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LOT 255

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 16800, SUBMARINER, SOLD TO "NAVY EXCHANGE N.S. ROTA SPAIN", STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 8,000 - 16,000

HKD 77,000 - 154,000 / USD 9,800 - 19,500 / EUR 8,700 - 17,300 / JPY 1,540,000 - 3,070,000

An iconic, attractive and rare stainless steel, self winding diver’s wristwatch with date, glossy dial, original punched warranty dated 1987 from the US Navy Exchange (NEX) Rota Spain.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Submariner

Reference 16800

Year Sold in February 1987

Case No. 9190830

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet (93150/593) with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 175 mm.

Caliber 3035, 27 jewels

Diameter 39 mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Accompanied by the original fitted box, punched warranty certificate from the US Navy Exchange (NEX) Rota Spain dated February 9, 1987, instruction booklets, the original Submariner 300m/1000ft anchor, and the original Rolex hang tag.

Notes

MILITARY PROVENANCE AND HISTORICAL COHERENCE (COUNTRY CODE 904)The present Rolex Submariner Ref. 16800 stands out for its exceptional and highly documented provenance, authenticated by its original warranty certificate bearing the specific Country Code "904" punched at the factory. Within the Rolex country coding system, code 904 was strictly reserved to identify timepieces officially allocated and shipped to the US Military Post Exchange and Navy Exchange networks (PX/NEX).This certificate features an indisputable dual-authentication: the factory-punched "904" code alongside the watch's unique serial number, perfectly complemented by the period violet ink stamp from the official retail point of the US Naval Air Station: Navy Exchange N.S. Rota (Spain).Sold on February 9, 1987, this timekeeper beautifully bridges Cold War military history with haute horology. The outstanding completeness of the original accessories—including the period-correct fitted box, Submariner booklet, original 300m/1000ft depth anchor, and the highly elusive original hang tag—confirms this lot's status as a museum-grade "Full Set" of an integrity that has become virtually impossible to find on today's vintage market.