ROLEX | A FINE YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETREF 16808 CASE 7446862 SUBMARINER CIRCA 1982

• cal. 3035 automatic movement, 27 jewels • black matte dial, applied luminous triangular, baton and dot indexes, center seconds, outer minute track, magnified aperture for date • 18k yellow gold Oyster case, screw-down crown and case back, rotating black bezel calibrated for 60 units • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. It was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Hands with very minor surface scratches. Dial in very good condition and there are no visible blemishes. Case in good condition with some inevitable light surface scratches due to normal wear. Under the lugs show scratches which is probably due to removal of the bracelet. Overall in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Reference 16808 can be regarded as the transitional model that bridges the reference 1680 with its vintage style "nipple dial", versus the relatively new reference 16618 with contemporary luminous indexes.