Rolex Submariner Ref 16800 7276518

About This Watch: The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic timepieces made, by any watch manufacturer, ever. Designed as a sports/dive watch, its classic styling remains the model for many modern watches in production today. The 16800 was one of the first Submariners to receive a sapphire crystal and a 300m water depth rating. Also introduced with this reference was the updated Calibre 3035 movement with quick-set date feature. The early 16800s, such as this one, were the last to have matte dials and painted tritium lume for the hour markers, instead of the later applied white gold surrounds. The History: The Rolex brand needs no introduction. Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, these visionary men set out to do what had not been successfully and reliably done before. Build a timepiece to be worn on the wrist that was both highly reliable, functional, and durable, as well as stylish. Wilsdorf’s dream was to create a watch that could accomp