Rolex Submariner Date Matte Dial Rolex Service Papers Ref 16800From the 1970s Rolex began using more robust sapphire crystals on their watches. Known as transitional models, early examples were fitted with matte dials that were similar to the dials in the plastic glass watches that had preceded them, but many got replaced at service. This fantastic example of the 16800 Submariner Date still has its original matte dial with super nice yellow patina on the hour plots that adds to the vintage vibes of this now very