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Rolex · Submariner

Submariner Date

Ref. 168000 — “Triple Zero

discontinued904L transitionPartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

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Short-lived 'triple zero' bridging the 16800 and 16610, notable for Rolex's move to 904L steel.

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Submariner
Reference
168000
Production
1987–1989
Caliber
3035
Case diameter
40mm
Case material
904L stainless steel (early adoption)

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.

  1. 1680Red Sub

    Submariner Date · 1575

    1969–1980
  2. 16800

    Submariner Date · 3035

    1979–1988Transitional
  3. 168000Triple Zero

    Submariner Date · 3035

    1987–1989TransitionalThis reference
  4. 16610

    Submariner Date · 3135

    1989–2010
  5. 116610LN

    Submariner Date · 3135

    2010–2020
  6. 126610LN

    Submariner Date · 3235

    2020