Rolex Submariner 16800 "Spider Dial"

Rolex Submariner 16800 is a classic in itself. This specific example has a "Spider Dial" which has cracks throughout the lacquer on the dial. This was a manufacture flaw that did not age how Rolex intended. The 16800 is a transitional model with few numbers made. This is a collectors daily watch with he rarity of the dial and reference combination.

Information:

Serial: 8,96X,XXX

Year: 1986

Case Reference: 16800

Dial: Tritium – ‘Spider Dial’ – The black dial has cracks throughout lacquer finish but lume plots are perfectly intact with lume becoming an eggshell patina

Hands: Tritium – Lume has become an eggshell patina – metal has some deterioration

Case: Unpolished - Overall great condition with micro wear throughout - Original chamfers on the lugs

Bezel: Bezel in great shape – Few Hairline marks – Lume plot has turned pumpkin orange

Bracelet: 93150 Clasp Code  –  593 Endlinks - Has moderate wear throughout - minimal stretch

Case back: 16800 – Great Shape – Micro Wear

Movement: 3035 – Running Strong (-15s/d)

Glass: Sapphire – Flea bites at 2 & 6

Bracelet: Stainless Steel

Case Size: 40mm

Lug Width: 20mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Movement: Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Bracelet size: 7.5”