ROLEX Submariner Date 40, ref. 16803

ROLEX Submariner Date 40 watch, ref. 16803. Serial No. R6521XX. Year of manufacture ca. 1988. Steel and 18k yellow gold.
40mm steel case with 18k yellow gold unidirectional rotating bezel and blue insert ring. Blue dial with luminous hour markers and Mercedes-type hands in gold with lume treatment. Date window at 3 o'clock with Cyclops lens. Sapphire crystal. Automatic movement caliber 3035, movement number 198107X. Steel and gold bracelet model 93153 with 18k yellow gold central links and Oysterlock folding clasp. It works.
Measurements: 40 mm (case diameter); 47 x 44 mm (total case with crown).

The Rolex Submariner Date ref. 16803 is a transitional model as it marked a significant change in the evolution of the Submariner by introducing modern features that were not present in previous references, but without yet being the definitive version of the model. and combining the robustness of stainless steel with the elegance of 18k yellow gold. Introduced in the 1980s, this model was one of the first Submariners to feature the combination of steel and gold, known as "Rolesor". The blue dial and matching bezel give it a distinctive and sophisticated look. Equipped with the caliber 3035, renowned for its precision and durability, this watch is a showcase of Rolex's watchmaking excellence. Its timeless design and functionality make it a desirable piece for both professional divers and brand enthusiasts.

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