Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Hong Kong, Jun 13, 2023

LOT 274

ROLEX
REF. 16808, SUBMARINER, PROTOTYPE NIPPLE BURGUNDY DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 220,000 - 400,000

EUR 26,000 - 47,200 / CHF 25,300 - 45,900 / USD 28,100 - 52,000

Sold: HKD 450,000

Extremely rare, fine, 18K yellow gold self-winding wristwatch with Prototype Nipple Burgundy dial, center seconds, and date at 3.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Submariner

Reference 16808

Year circa 1981-1982

Movement No. 0553140

Case No. 6704224

Material 18K yellow gold

Bracelet 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet 9958 with 46 endlinks approx.185mm length

Diameter 40mm.

Caliber 3035

Weight 166gr. (approx.)

Signature Dial, case and movement