1991 Rolex Submariner Mint Unpolished Ref. 16618 (Full Set)

Model:
Year of issue: 1991
Reference number: 16618
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

Goldfinger - this stunning Rolex Submariner takes our breath away. Rolex Sports models in Gold have become quite strong in the past years with some even saying 'Gold is the new Steel'. This solid 18K Submariner from 1991 feel so good on the wrist, the weight is enormous so nothing for weak wrists. It is among the best examples we have ever seen in completely untouched and unrestored condition with an unpolished and a razor sharp case and bracelet. The lugs are well defined and still show the beautiful factory bevels. The previous owner owned it for a year after he had bought it in unworn NOS condition. He sparingly wore the watch a few times and tucked it back in the box, apart from very light hairlines the watch is literally new with zero stretch showing on the bracelet. To sweeten what you have just read, this watch comes with its original wooden box and carton and also with the punched, stamped and dated certificate from 1992 when it was initially sold in Spain.

SKU 1.1.825
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Ref. No. 16618
Serial No. N134XXX
Year 1991
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Excellent unpolished 18K case showing only very light wear from age. No visible dents or dings, the bezel is sharp as new with a beautiful black gilt font insert. Reference and Serial numbers are fully retained and are crisp and sharp.
Bracelet / Strap Excellent unpolished bracelet showing only very light wear from age. It has full links
Dial Excellent black Tritium dial with beautifully aged cream luminous matching with the original hands.
Crystal Sapphire
Price Sold
Movement Automatic
Function Date
Condition Mint
Box Orig. box and carton
Papers Orig. punched Certificate

Dealer

Tariq Malik

The Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner is without a doubt one of the most successful Rolex models in history. Not only because it more than aptly served its purpose as diver’s watch, although I am pretty sure only a small number of Submariners has ever seen a spat of water. Its appearance in several James Bond movies certainly helped as well. If you omit functionality and marketing, the Submariner success is mainly due to its elegance as a timeless dress watch. It’s just one of those watches you keep looking at, regardless of wanting to know the time of day. The Submariner was launched in 1953 and officially presented at the Basel Fair in 1954. Check out my RPReport about the Rolex Submariner History by following this link...