The Submariner Date ref. 16808 occupies a special place among vintage Rolex collectors, pairing the iconic diving silhouette with an 18k yellow gold case and matching 18k yellow gold bracelet. At 40mm, the proportions remain timelessly wearable, while the unidirectional black bezel frames the black dial and its distinctive nipple hour markers — a detail that defines this particular vintage configuration.
The bracelet fastens with a fold-over clasp that includes a dive suit extension, a functional carry-over from the watch's diving heritage. Power comes from an automatic movement, keeping the date complication running with no manual winding required.
This example is sold naked — without original box or papers — making it an accessible entry point into one of the most recognizable gold Submariners Rolex produced.
