Servicing
This Rolex Submariner Ref. 16800, powered by the Calibre 3035 movement, came into my shop extremely dirty and had been worn hard. It underwent a full service and repair. The movement was completely disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned, and carefully inspected, with worn or damaged parts replaced as needed. The automatic winding system, date-change mechanism, and escapement were reassembled and lubricated with high-grade synthetic oils. After regulation and timing adjustments, the watch was re-cased (after the had been throughly cleaned). Following service, the Submariner ran accurately, with smooth operation and strong performance, ready for continued.
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History
The Rolex Submariner Ref. 16800, introduced around 1979, marked a significant evolution in the Submariner line by blending vintage charm with modern advancements.. Powered by the newly introduced Calibre 3035, this reference brought a quickset date function and a higher beat rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour, improving accuracy and durability. Often referred to as a transitional model, the 16800 retained the classic Submariner design.