Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 16/14 This Sirius 45 features the

This Sirius 45 features the brands trademark Epi leather in a very rare bright orange color way and carries the LV icon embossed once on the outer leather shell

they were the last series of matte dials that Rolex used in the 5513s

The dial features bold Arabic painted numerals and we believe the hands have been replaced at service at some point

The watch comes on the pictured leather strap with steel buckle

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 16/14 This Sirius 45 features theThis beautiful vintage Rolex epitomizes the pinnacle of transitional references. The Reference 16808 in 18k yellow gold was introduced alongside the steel reference 16800 in 1979 as the first Submariners to feature a sapphire crystal. In its early years, both models uniquely combined a matte dial, reminiscent of their predecessors with plexiglass. These are very rare and were only in production for a short period. This particular example showcases one