16808

I got a 16808 from 1987 which lacks these two so charming characteristics but an interesting fading of its originally cobalt blue dial. Thank you so much for sharing with us! Abel

The yellow gold on these old boys is subtle and classy. For the worldly gentleman. A cousin.

… with that stunning color change from its original cobalt blue to this charming purple color. I also own a Submariner 16808 serial R circa 1987 with a similar color change. It is probable that your watch is also from same era as I was told that it was du

I always wanted a blue dial submariner. I loved the bi metal submariner at first but then as the years went on I found myself drawn to the solid gold transitional model 16808 with its vintage style Nipple dial. Ever since those days I have been a sucker f

Next to its modern counterparts.

And that is a big statement after over 35 years of collecting and probably 70 watches having been on my wrist. This watch has a special place in my heart. The 16808 enjoys the best of both worlds. It’s my watch of choice in the sun and will always be in m

For me one of the nicest solid gold sports watches. Best of both worlds with the rare translational 16808 which aesthetically has the wonderful vintage style Nipple dial but has the modern improvements of the upgraded depth rating and sapphire Crystal whi

Vintage Gold

The one and only 16808 transitional model traverses across from vintage to modern perfectly keeping the nipple dial and introducing the sapphire crystal. A beach watch that always makes me smile and warm inside. Happy Bank holiday to all here in UK and ha