Rolex Submariner Date 16800 40mm 1982
783-02811
- 40mm
- 1982
- Serviced In-House May 2026
- Original Box & Papers Are Not Included
For the discerning collector, this Rolex Submariner Date represents a pivotal chapter in Submariner history—where vintage charm meets the first steps toward modern refinement. This particular example stands out for all the right reasons, retaining its original dial, bezel, and period-correct hands—an increasingly rare and highly coveted combination. The dial has aged with grace, developing the kind of honest patina that cannot be replicated—soft, warm, and entirely authentic. Its matching tritium hands reinforce that all-important visual harmony collectors chase, while the original bezel insert frames the watch with just the right amount of wear, telling a story without ever feeling overdone. Produced in 1982, this Submariner hails from an era when Rolex was transitioning from matte dials to glossy finishes and introducing sapphire crystals—making the 16800 a true bridge reference. It offers vintage soul with a slightly more robust, modern edge. And 1982, of course, was a notable year—E.T. phoned home, Thriller redefined music forever, and this Submariner quietly began its own journey through time. Unlike cassette tapes and VHS players, however, this piece hasn’t gone out of style… it’s only become more desirable. With its originality, honest aging, and historical significance, this 16800 isn’t just a watch—it’s a proper collector’s piece that rewards both the eye and the intellect.
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online purchases. Online purchases can be returned to: Harmony Jewellers
37 Main Street West Grimsby, ON L3M 1R3
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purchase to return an item. Items must be returned unused, in their
original packaging, and in a saleable state to be accepted for return.
Any product that has been built or altered at your request (including
ring re-sizing and diamond upgrades) is not eligible for exchange.
