Rolex Submariner with pre-ceramic bezel insert with stunning patina of its original pre-ceramic black bezel insert, making this collectible timepiece into its own Van Gough, due to exposure to natural sunlight and salt Ocean water.

The 16,8000 is known as a transitional Rolex offered for just a year, and had new advances including a quick date set, sapphire crystal and a non-allergic stainless steel bracelet and case. We believe this to be an undervalued reference with tremendous upside.

A unique defect in the lacquer finish of the dial has result in the most unique patina, known as "Star Dust."

Reference 16,8000

Born Circa 1988

Serial Number R, 597,XXX

Size 40mm

Original  Factory Black Dial

Original Black Pre-ceramic Ratchet Bezel Insert

Original Oyster Bracelet 

Condition Excellent, Unpolished Case

 Recently Serviced with One Year Warranty

Comes with original Box Tags

 Ours is in excellent condition with very strong lugs, original dial, hands, crown  box, each authenticated and guaranteed original.