Rolex Submariner Date 18k Yellow Gold GAS Line For those newbies in the

For those newbies in the audience

While Benrus produced a ton of military grade watches back in the 60s and 70s

Military issued wristwatches are one of the coolest subsets of vintage timepiece collecting

They needed a watch that could tell time in two time zones simultaneously

Rolex Submariner Date 18k Yellow Gold GAS Line For those newbies in theWhy We Love It The Reference 16808 we have here dates to approximately 1980, and is a transitional model of sorts; featuring the desirable matte "nipple" dial made popular from its predecessor (Ref. 1680 8), while also housing a hi beat movement with quickset date function and sapphire crystal. Many would consider this generation to be the ultimate blend of vintage looks and modern wearability, mirroring the transitional period of their steel siblings