Geneva, Nov 06, 2022

LOT 436

ROLEX, REF. 168000, SUBMARINER, STEEL

CHF 6,000 - 10,000

EUR 6,200 - 10,300 / USD 6,000 - 10,000 / HKD 46,900 - 79,000

Sold: CHF 11,875

A fine, very rare, transitional, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Submariner

Reference 168000

Year circa 1987

Case No. R328114

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet (93150/593), approx. overall length 185 mm.

Diameter 39 mm.

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Accessories later Rolex fitted box, Rolex UK service warranty dated 2011

Notes

Rolex 168000 is one of the shortest productions in Rolex history for only about 9 months between 1988-1989, the reference 168000 is a true rarity among the Submariner family. The difference in comparaison with the 16800 was the change from 316L steel to grade 904L and was quickly stopped and replaced with reference 16610. It is probably the shortest production span of any Submariner.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss collector