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11 June 2006, 06:41 AM
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Submariner 16800
Let me introduce the newest member of my little family. The so called "Transitional" 16800. Transitional in that this model bridges the gap between the acryllic crystal 1575 movement 1680 and the present 16610.
The 16800 uses a faster beat 3035 movement. Introduced in the early 80s the first models used a matt dial with non WG surrounds. Depending on the source this was changed circa 1983 to the gloss dial WG dials used to day. By utilizing a sapphire crystal the depth rating was increased to 300m. The 16800 was briefly replace by the Ref# 168000 (change in steel) prior to the advent of the 16610. This one bears a 7.3mil ser. no. dating it to circa 1982.   
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11 June 2006, 06:42 AM
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 Another beauty, Mike  Congratulations 
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11 June 2006, 07:47 AM
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Lovely, Mike. Looks like it just came off the production line.
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11 June 2006, 08:17 AM
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Real Name: Jeff
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WOW! That's a great looking watch!
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11 June 2006, 12:31 PM
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Outstanding !!! What a beaut !!!! How do you guys take such great pictures?
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11 June 2006, 05:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
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11 June 2006, 05:43 PM
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You may as well listen to JJ, kaka - he's been around since light was invented.
 Mike, that's a real purdy watch it is, yuh huh, yuh huh!
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11 June 2006, 08:40 PM
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Very impressive watch and pictures Mike,love the dial IMO far better than the modern day sub.
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11 June 2006, 09:13 PM
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what a beauty mike! great catch.. and in amazing condition.. seems you will soon have more vintage rolexes than rolex :)
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11 June 2006, 09:18 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Real Name: Allan
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Great watch and great pics, Mike. Congrats!!!
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11 June 2006, 10:14 PM
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Absolutly beautiful Mike. Congratulations.
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14 June 2006, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: maverick
Location: Prescott
Watch: Rolex
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Beautiful example!
Those thransitional models are nice and interesting. =) maverick
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