For auction is a 1988 Rolex Submariner ref. 16808 color change purple/blue dial and faded blue bezel caliber 3035 40mm. The Good: 1. Gorgeous color combination of a dial with blue to purple effects (depending on the light condition) and a faded sky blue bezel insert. 2. 16808's represent real value in the market; neo-vintage (its almost 40 years old) with the character of a patina dial but at a big discount vs. a modern gold sub. 3. Working and functioning correctly, +6 seconds per day and +265 amplitude. The Bad: 1. Watch only.
Ref #: 16808 R serial
Diameter: 40 mm w/out crown, 44 mm w/crown, 47 mm lug to lug
Lug Width: 20 mm at the lugs tapering to 15 mm (will take a 20 mm bracelet)
Height: 13 mm
Power-reserve: 34 hours
Water Resistance: 300 meters
Gram Weight: 166 grams
Movement: Rolex caliber 3035 COSC automatic chronometer
Crystal: Sapphire with cyclops over the date at 3 o'clock
Strap/Bracelet: Rolex Oyster 18k with pin links, will fit up to roughly a 7.33" wrist
Case: 18k yellow gold oyster case with rotating faded blue bezel, Rolex triplock crown, oyster caseback
Dial: Blue with color change purple effect, nice patina on the markers with a slightly lighter patina on the hands
Condition: 82% (8.2 of 10): nice pre-owned vintage condition, a previously polished watch but in overall nice shape, working and functioning correctly
Box/Papers: Watch only
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