Rolex · Submariner
Submariner Date
Ref. 16800
discontinuedSapphire transitionDocumentedEvidenceProbableLast reviewed Not yet reviewed
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Transitional reference: introduced quickset date (cal 3035), moved to sapphire crystal and 300m, and shifted from matte to glossy dials during its run.
At a glance
- Brand
- Rolex
- Collection
- Submariner
- Reference
- 16800
- Production
- 1979–1988
- Caliber
- 3035
- Case diameter
- 40mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
Related references
Reference family timeline
Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.