Geneva, Nov 09, 2025

LOT 611

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 168000, SUBMARINER, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

HKD 48,600 - 78,000 / USD 6,300 - 10,000 / EUR 5,400 - 8,600 / JPY 950,000 - 1,520,000

Sold: CHF 8,750

A fine, rare, transitional, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with date


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-02

Very good

HANDS Service hands

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Model Submariner

Reference 168000

Year circa 1986

Case No. 9868675

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 157 mm.

Caliber 3035, 27 jewels

Diameter 39

Signature dial, case and movement

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 Japanese Gentleman