Rolex - Submariner Date - 16803 - Men - 1986

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Description from the seller

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

- Ref 16803 Year 1986
- Original warranty and documents.
- Chrono24 authenticity certificate.
- Serviced and just 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 the factory it had Tritium dial and a steel clasp, and the clasp was replaced with the steel-and-gold one, as well as the dial, hands, and bezel of ref 16613NL.
- Comes with 2 original Rolex boxes, its vintage 1986 box and another original 2015 box.
- Black dial with date at 3 o’clock.
- Oyster perpetual steel and 18k yellow gold bracelet and contains the 12 factory links.

Professional sale, invoice issued with VAT included in the price. Shipped from the EU with no taxes and customs costs.

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

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

- Ref 16803 Year 1986
- Original warranty and documents.
- Chrono24 authenticity certificate.
- Serviced and just 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 the factory it had Tritium dial and a steel clasp, and the clasp was replaced with the steel-and-gold one, as well as the dial, hands, and bezel of ref 16613NL.
- Comes with 2 original Rolex boxes, its vintage 1986 box and another original 2015 box.
- Black dial with date at 3 o’clock.
- Oyster perpetual steel and 18k yellow gold bracelet and contains the 12 factory links.

Professional sale, invoice issued with VAT included in the price. Shipped from the EU with no taxes and customs costs.

This Submariner 16803 is highly sought after because it was the first steel-and-gold (Rolesor) Submariner and was manufactured from 1984 to 1988. As a transitional reference, it was produced for a very short period (roughly between 1984 and 1988), which makes it a highly coveted piece for 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
Private

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