Rolex - Submariner Date - 16803 - Men - 1986

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Description from the seller

Rolex Submariner Date with steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet (Rolesor).

- Ref 16803 Year 1986
- Original warranty and papers.
- Chrono24 authenticity certificate.
- Recently serviced and maintained (06/26/2026).
- Watch never polished and in excellent condition.
- Dial, bezel and clasp are new, replaced by Rolex to modernize it, since from factory it had a Tritium dial and steel clasp, and the clasp was replaced with the steel-and-gold one, as well as the dial, hands and bezel of ref 16613NL.
- Supplied with 2 original Rolex boxes, its 1986 vintage box and another original 2015 box.
- Black dial, date at 3.
- Oyster Perpetual steel and 18k yellow gold bracelet and includes all 12 factory links.

Professional sale, invoice issued with VAT included in the price. It ships from the EU with no additional taxes and duties.

This Submariner 16803 is highly sought after because it was the first steel-and-gold Submariner (Rolesor) and was manufactured from 1984 to 1988. As a transitional reference, it was produced for a very short period (approximately between 1984 and 1988), which makes it a highly coveted piece among collectors due to its scarcity in the secondary market.

Rolex Submariner Date with steel and 18k yellow gold Oyster bracelet (Rolesor).

- Ref 16803 Year 1986
- Original warranty and papers.
- Chrono24 authenticity certificate.
- Recently serviced and maintained (06/26/2026).
- Watch never polished and in excellent condition.
- Dial, bezel and clasp are new, replaced by Rolex to modernize it, since from factory it had a Tritium dial and steel clasp, and the clasp was replaced with the steel-and-gold one, as well as the dial, hands and bezel of ref 16613NL.
- Supplied with 2 original Rolex boxes, its 1986 vintage box and another original 2015 box.
- Black dial, date at 3.
- Oyster Perpetual steel and 18k yellow gold bracelet and includes all 12 factory links.

Professional sale, invoice issued with VAT included in the price. It ships from the EU with no additional taxes and duties.

This Submariner 16803 is highly sought after because it was the first steel-and-gold Submariner (Rolesor) and was manufactured from 1984 to 1988. As a transitional reference, it was produced for a very short period (approximately between 1984 and 1988), which makes it a highly coveted piece among collectors due to its scarcity in the secondary market.

Details

Brand
Rolex
Gender
Men
Model
Submariner Date
Reference number
16803
Band material
Gold/steel
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Long (over 200 mm)
Period
1980-1989
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Black
Case material
Gold/Steel
Original box included
Yes
Original papers included
Yes
Original warranty included
Yes
Case diameter
40 mm
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1986
Sold by
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Objects sold
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