Rolex Submariner Date 16808

Last updated: June 7, 2025

Brand: 

Model Line:

Production Period:

1979–1988

Caliber/s:

Case Material:

18k Yellow Gold

Strap/Bracelet:

18k Yellow Gold Oyster bracelet with Fliplock clasp

Case Width:

40mm

Case Height:

48mm

Lug Width:

20mm

Rolex Submariner Date 16808 Description

The Submariner Date 16808 stands as a testament to Rolex’s ability to blend functionality with luxury. Its introduction of sapphire crystal and unidirectional bezel set new standards for dive watches, while its gold construction and distinctive dials offered a touch of opulence. Collectors value the 16808 for its transitional features and its role in the evolution of the Submariner line.