Rolex Submariner Date Matte Dial Box and Papers Ref 16800 1988 The lume dots at the

The lume dots at the hour markers are all present and have a nice white shade that matches the hands nicely

naturally tanned black leather

The tritium lume on the hour plots and hands has aged nicely to a mellow beige colour

- Serial 694xxx dating to 1961

The Maxi dial is most easily identified as the SUBMARINER text on the dial is wider than the depth-rating text

Rolex Submariner Date Matte Dial Box and Papers Ref 16800 1988 The lume dots at theFrom the late 1970s Rolex began using more robust sapphire crystals on their watches. Known as transitional models, early examples were fitted with matte dials that were similar to the dials in the plastic glass watches that had preceded them, but many got replaced at service. This fantastic example of the 16800 Submariner Date still has its original matte dial with super nice creamy patina on the hour plots that adds to the vintage vibes of this now