Rolex. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet, original guarantee and box

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Rolex. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet, original guarantee and box

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER, 1000FT=300M, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, REF. 16800, CASE NO. 7'437'845, MANUFACTURED IN 1982

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Rolex. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet, original guarantee and box
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000ft=300m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, ref. 16800, case no. 7'437'845, manufactured in 1982
Cal. 3035 nickel-finished lever movement, 27 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.; overall length of bracelet approx. 180 mm.

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This lot is offered without reserve. Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

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Lot Essay

With Rolex Garantie et Attestation de Chronomètre Officiel dated July 1983 and fitted green presentation box.

Reference 16800 was launched in 1982 and introduced the quick-set date. The depth rating was increased to 1000 ft (300 m). The present watch is from the early series, still featuring the black matte dial and without the white gold frames around the luminous numerals. It is furthermore preserved in very good, original overall condition.

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