Viewer Question 7: The Rare Rolex "Triple Zero" Submariner
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Talking the Rolex Date Submariner Reference 168000.
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I have the 168000, which I bought new near the end of its production run. Until recently, when I temporarily removed the bracelet, I always thought that it was a 16800 as indicated on the warranty card. Even my Rolex AD was surprised to learn about this undocumented transitional upgrade. For years, I had regretted not waiting a few months and buying the subsequent model 16610 instead, but now I appreciate having this transitional Sub from the era before the maxi case. Still running strong today as if new.
Awesome - that'll certainly quell those 16610 regrets!
Nice surprise!
Great videos. You don't have a annoying voice and you have a great passion for watches. Keep making videos. I like when you just go into shops and record whats on the market. I enjoy the longer videos as well. Great job sir.
1988 is m braclet code that’s another way to verify your 000 great video
Great video Austin. Very interesting that Rolex did this. Thanks to you and the Doctor for sharing this with us.
Service paperwork will show 168000. Also Rolex introduced 904L stainless steel Submariner in 1985. Therefore the the production run for the 168000 is 1985 to 1987. I would suggest that the 168000 exists because the switch to 904L and the 3135 movement did not quite synchronise. This watch does not attract a premium therefore there is no reason for anyone to add the extra zero. As the extra zero was added to existing 16800 cases then it is possible that the extra zero is misaligned on a genuine 168000.
Harry Flashman the use of 904L in 1985 was the Seadweller not the Submariner.
Mariano ZD I beg to differ. The Rolex Magazine Issue 6, p. 35: ‘The Rolex Submariner was the first Rolex watch to be made from 904L steel....’ There is no better source of information on Rolex than the company itself.
@@harryflashman9495 challenge accepted, try to find me a Submariner 16800 in 904L steel ;)
Mariano ZD There are no 16800 in 904L steel. That is my point: the 168000 dates from 1985.
@@harryflashman9495 the only way to proof your statement is if you find a model 168000 and warranty card from that year. (other then 1987/88)
I have a 168000 from my research I have seen a few older boxes marked 16800/0
I have the same watch and I love it!
They also did the same with the 16570 3186
Matte dial, open 6 and 9 but also a flat 4. The bezelinlay should also have the flat 4.
Mariano ZD what do you mean by flat 4 I have a 000 I’ve verified it to
Be authentic by open day wheel the m bracelet date code and R serial number
ryan boisvert Hi, the 4 is flat on top, same as on the datewheel.
Mariano ZD I gotcha well I guess my bezel is original too sweet I just noticed how it’s more flat than say a 16610 is more of a point to the top side of the 4 thanks for that piece of info
これは最も興味深いですI love Rolex Timepieces.
I learn something new everyday! Rolex makes tons of watches every year and I think these transitional pieces are nothing more than Rolex using up excess old parts or using new parts because of supply chain,logistics,etc. production amounts and timing issues. A great example is why some models still have the 3135 and the rest have 3235- I think they’re using their old stuff in models they know will sell anyways. Great video as always.
Yes, that's a great point. Using up a stock of parts is a factor indeed. Another instance (I think) are the short hands on the 39mm Explorer Mark 1, and subsequently got longer (and fit correctly).
I picked up the mark 2 this summer and I love the lumed numerals.
It was a transition to the 16610 just has the movement from the 16800 but case of the 16610 spare parts laying around the facility oh well I’m happy to own mine is also a zoro dial in witch the s looks
Like a z and from my findings that’s a 1/10 rarity also
Transitional models and small variation in Rolex vintage & net-vintage pieces are fun! A little off topic, but the last Rolex watch to be produced with aluminum bezel was the submariner 16610, right (2010)? 16710 & 16600 both ended prod. in 2008/2009.
Very interesting Austin, nice one 👍
Interesting video.where should I look for the reference number on my Rolex airking(the latest model)?.should I go for the hulk submariner or gmt2 aka pepsi?
116900? ...check the warranty card. Or rolex.com
@@treedillinger5801 Thanks.What I meant was is the model reference number stamped/engraved someplace on the watch?
Paulienkham Vaiphei oh right, yes- it’s still in the same place. The reference number is at 12 o clock between the lugs and the serial number is at 6 o clock, but you can also see the serial number in the rehaut. You’ll have to take the bracelet off to see the engraving between the lugs.
@@treedillinger5801 This is the reason I like your videos and respect your knowledge.👍
I came here thro' search engine that I want to see some fine example of triple zero and I am disappointed - too much of you talking and not showing the watch enough - just my two cents. Video aside, few glimpse on the watch showed two problems, first its definity being over-polished; second the end-link doesn't look right, it fits too well and looks a bit like SEL while Rolex at this period should have hollow end links, again just my two cents
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Someone clicked unlike but the video has no views, no way.....
Very interesting.
Mine is a 1988 R serial number
Tritium 💪
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