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Old 8 July 2020, 11:31 PM   #1
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My Submariner 16800 tropical
Its been a while since I have been lusting for a Rolex Submariner 16800 with tropical dial. Most of the examples I have seen did not have that tropical appeal I was looking for in a watch until I bumped into this one. I was completely mesmerized by the brown texture of the dial and also of the bezel. I did not even bother to bargain anymore. I just got to have this beautiful watch in my collection. Happy to share it with everyone.












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Old 9 July 2020, 01:08 AM   #2
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This is from HQMilton? I think it was discussed here recently.

Enjoy it! Looks great.
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:25 AM   #3
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This is from HQMilton? I think it was discussed here recently.

Enjoy it! Looks great.
I got it from a local dealer here in the Philippines.
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:58 AM   #4
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This looks great!

In my opinion this one is nicer than the one that was on HQ Milton.
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Old 9 July 2020, 11:04 AM   #5
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I got it from a local dealer here in the Philippines.
Very nice! From Elias? Congrats 🥳
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Old 9 July 2020, 11:49 AM   #6
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Stunning, enjoy it in good health!
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Old 9 July 2020, 08:51 PM   #7
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Just curious, are there many examples of tropical dials with white gold lume surrounds?
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Old 9 July 2020, 11:17 PM   #8
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Just curious, are there many examples of tropical dials with white gold lume surrounds?
No there are not many like that one....some do have the gloss go matte which can be a sign of water damage or the famous “tropical” description lol
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Old 9 July 2020, 11:22 PM   #9
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No there are not many like that one....some do have the gloss go matte which can be a sign of water damage or the famous “tropical” description lol


Agree.


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Old 10 July 2020, 01:05 AM   #10
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Look amazing and first time see this type of tropical. Thanks for sharing. Do you happen to know what had contributed to that tropical dial color and insert?


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Old 10 July 2020, 03:31 AM   #11
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Killer watch!


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Old 10 July 2020, 03:35 AM   #12
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Beautiful!
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Old 10 July 2020, 03:37 AM   #13
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Gorgeous 16800! Also I like your profile picture
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Old 10 July 2020, 09:03 AM   #14
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Look amazing and first time see this type of tropical. Thanks for sharing. Do you happen to know what had contributed to that tropical dial color and insert?


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Old 10 July 2020, 09:09 AM   #15
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Fading can be attributed to long exposure to the sun’s heat and UV rays.

You can see it starting at the 2:00 marker.




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Old 10 July 2020, 12:32 PM   #16
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thats awesome!
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Old 10 July 2020, 06:27 PM   #17
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Lovely plume-vanilla combo.
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Old 17 December 2021, 02:27 AM   #18
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Gorgeous 16800! Also I like your profile picture
Love my Scuderia. Raw n nasty!
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