| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-8-01 |
Good Oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Reference 16800
Year Circa 1987
Case No. R381967/ No. 6206
Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex bracelet (93150/501B), approx. overall length 180 mm.
Caliber 3035, 27 jewels
Dimensions 39 mm.
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Fitted box, punched warranty, booklet
Notes
Approximately 200 watches of model REFERENCE 16800 were delivered to COMEX between 1982 and 1989. The Ref. 16800 featured the caliber 3035 with date mechanism and a scratch-proof sapphire crystal. The first batch of 100 Ref. 16800 were delivered in 1982 with a matt tritium COMEX logo dial. These are often referred to as the ‘transitional’ models by collectors, due to mix of the old style matt dials and new style sapphire crystals. The other 50 watches in the first batch were delivered with a gloss tritium dial with a ‘small’ COMEX logo. The second batch of 100 ref. 16800 watches that were delivered to COMEX also featured a gloss tritium dial with a ‘small’ a COMEX logo. Both the matt logo dials and gloss tritium ‘small’ logo dials were of very poor quality, the condition often deteriorated causing problems with debris becoming loose on the dial and in the movement.