Rolex Submariner 16800 Matte Dial with Creamy Patina ralph-lauren - Arabic lume numerals

- Arabic lume numerals

but with a tiny crack at the tritium pearl

dark purple

This beautiful vintage Rolex epitomizes the pinnacle of transitional references

Rolex Submariner 16800 Matte Dial with Creamy Patina ralph-lauren - Arabic lume numeralsThe Rolex Submariner Date was officially introduced in 1969 with the launch of Reference 1680. This milestone marked the first time the Submariner featured a date window and Rolex's signature Cyclops magnifying lens. By the late 1970s, Rolex began transitioning from acrylic crystals to more robust sapphire crystals. These so called "transitional" models bridged the gap between vintage and modern Submariners, combining elements from both generations.