| Reference | 16800 (vintage Submariner Date) |
|---|---|
| Case | 40mm × 12.5mm, stainless steel |
| Dial | Black with Cyclops date at 3 o'clock |
The Submariner 16800 is the vintage 40mm steel version of the Rolex professional dive watch, built here with a black aluminium insert bezel and a black dial. This super clone follows the 16800 reference with a 40mm steel case, a date at 3 o'clock under a Cyclops lens, and a three-link Oyster bracelet for $1,349. Every proportion, the screw-down crown, and each bracelet link follow the genuine reference within tight production tolerance.
The Rolex Submariner 16800 super clone carries a 40mm Oyster case measuring 12.5mm thick, built on a 904L stainless steel core for accurate weight and corrosion resistance. The case alternates mirror-polished and satin-brushed surfaces along the lugs and flanks, matching the finishing pattern of the genuine vintage Submariner. The screw-down Triplock crown at 3 o'clock seals the case for water resistance to 300 meters, the depth rating the 16800 introduced to the Submariner line.
The unidirectional rotating bezel turns counter-clockwise only and carries a graduated 60-minute black aluminium insert for tracking elapsed dive time. The aluminium insert reads as the correct period-faithful detail for the 16800, which predates the Cerachrom ceramic bezels of modern Submariner references. This super clone follows the genuine 16800 bezel action with a firm 120-click rotation that locks each minute marker into place.
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers the black dial and carries a Cyclops magnification lens over the date aperture at 3 o'clock. The 16800 is the Submariner reference that replaced the earlier acrylic crystal with sapphire, a change this super clone reflects accurately. The solid screw-down caseback seals the Caliber 3035 clone movement and supports the 300-meter water resistance rating of the Submariner.
The black dial of this Submariner 16800 super clone carries a deep glossy black surface that frames the date aperture at 3 o'clock under the Cyclops lens. The Cyclops magnifier enlarges the date for quick reading and gives the dial the recognizable Submariner Date layout. The dial keeps the clean, high-legibility tool-watch face that defines the vintage 16800.
The Submariner 16800 carries large applied hour markers and Mercedes-style hands filled with warm-toned luminous material for low-light legibility underwater. The lume tone matches the period look of the vintage reference and gives the diver a clear time reading through a descent. The central hour, minute, and seconds hands follow the genuine reference in shape and proportion, and the markers match the size and placement of the authentic 16800.
The applied Rolex coronet sits at 12 o'clock, with "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 300m=1000ft" printed across the dial in fine white text. The depth rating line confirms the 300-meter capability the 16800 brought to the model. The black dial, the white printed text, and the black aluminium bezel give the 16800 a high-contrast, balanced face against the steel case.
The Rolex Submariner 16800 super clone runs on a Swiss-grade automatic movement engineered to match the genuine Rolex Caliber 3035 in feel, frequency, and autonomy. The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, winds bidirectionally through a free-rotating rotor, and holds a power reserve of approximately 48 hours for nearly two days off the wrist. The Caliber 3035 drives the central hours, minutes, seconds, and the quickset date at 3 o'clock, the quickset function the 16800 brought to the Submariner Date.
Daily deviation holds within -5 to +8 seconds per day after factory regulation, close to the chronometer standard of the genuine Caliber 3035. The smooth sweeping seconds hand and the quiet rotor confirm the Swiss-grade build. The 300-meter water resistance and the screw-down Triplock crown let the 16800 super clone hold its seal through recreational and professional diving.
Spec grid:
The Submariner 16800 super clone carries the Oyster bracelet, the three-piece-link design Rolex uses across its professional dive models. The bracelet uses a brushed steel finish with a polished center accent on the period-correct links, tapering smoothly from the lugs toward the wrist. A folding clasp with a safety catch holds the bracelet closed and sits flush against the wrist. The Submariner uses the Oyster bracelet and never a President bracelet.
The watch weighs approximately 130 grams on the full Oyster bracelet, giving the balanced wrist presence buyers expect from a vintage steel Submariner. The slim 12.5mm case profile of the 16800 sits flat under a cuff and reads as more wearable than thicker modern dive watches. The 40mm case and three-link bracelet sit comfortably on wrists from 6.5 to 8 inches.
The Rolex Submariner 16800 super clone carries a 40mm Oyster case measuring 12.5mm thick, built on a 904L stainless steel core for accurate weight and corrosion resistance. The case alternates mirror-polished and satin-brushed surfaces along the lugs and flanks, matching the finishing pattern of the genuine vintage Submariner. The screw-down Triplock crown at 3 o'clock seals the case for water resistance to 300 meters, the depth rating the 16800 introduced to the Submariner line.
The unidirectional rotating bezel turns counter-clockwise only and carries a graduated 60-minute black aluminium insert for tracking elapsed dive time. The aluminium insert reads as the correct period-faithful detail for the 16800, which predates the Cerachrom ceramic bezels of modern Submariner references. This super clone follows the genuine 16800 bezel action with a firm 120-click rotation that locks each minute marker into place.
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal covers the black dial and carries a Cyclops magnification lens over the date aperture at 3 o'clock. The 16800 is the Submariner reference that replaced the earlier acrylic crystal with sapphire, a change this super clone reflects accurately. The solid screw-down caseback seals the Caliber 3035 clone movement and supports the 300-meter water resistance rating of the Submariner.
The black dial of this Submariner 16800 super clone carries a deep glossy black surface that frames the date aperture at 3 o'clock under the Cyclops lens. The Cyclops magnifier enlarges the date for quick reading and gives the dial the recognizable Submariner Date layout. The dial keeps the clean, high-legibility tool-watch face that defines the vintage 16800.
The Submariner 16800 carries large applied hour markers and Mercedes-style hands filled with warm-toned luminous material for low-light legibility underwater. The lume tone matches the period look of the vintage reference and gives the diver a clear time reading through a descent. The central hour, minute, and seconds hands follow the genuine reference in shape and proportion, and the markers match the size and placement of the authentic 16800.
The applied Rolex coronet sits at 12 o'clock, with "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 300m=1000ft" printed across the dial in fine white text. The depth rating line confirms the 300-meter capability the 16800 brought to the model. The black dial, the white printed text, and the black aluminium bezel give the 16800 a high-contrast, balanced face against the steel case.
The Rolex Submariner 16800 super clone runs on a Swiss-grade automatic movement engineered to match the genuine Rolex Caliber 3035 in feel, frequency, and autonomy. The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, winds bidirectionally through a free-rotating rotor, and holds a power reserve of approximately 48 hours for nearly two days off the wrist. The Caliber 3035 drives the central hours, minutes, seconds, and the quickset date at 3 o'clock, the quickset function the 16800 brought to the Submariner Date.
Daily deviation holds within -5 to +8 seconds per day after factory regulation, close to the chronometer standard of the genuine Caliber 3035. The smooth sweeping seconds hand and the quiet rotor confirm the Swiss-grade build. The 300-meter water resistance and the screw-down Triplock crown let the 16800 super clone hold its seal through recreational and professional diving.
Spec grid:
The Submariner 16800 super clone carries the Oyster bracelet, the three-piece-link design Rolex uses across its professional dive models. The bracelet uses a brushed steel finish with a polished center accent on the period-correct links, tapering smoothly from the lugs toward the wrist. A folding clasp with a safety catch holds the bracelet closed and sits flush against the wrist. The Submariner uses the Oyster bracelet and never a President bracelet.
The watch weighs approximately 130 grams on the full Oyster bracelet, giving the balanced wrist presence buyers expect from a vintage steel Submariner. The slim 12.5mm case profile of the 16800 sits flat under a cuff and reads as more wearable than thicker modern dive watches. The 40mm case and three-link bracelet sit comfortably on wrists from 6.5 to 8 inches.
The Rolex Submariner line offers distinct steel Date references across three production eras, and the 16800 holds the transitional vintage 40mm reference with the aluminium bezel and Caliber 3035. The comparison of the three Submariner Date references is listed below.
| Variant | Era | Bezel | Caliber | Super Clone Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submariner 16800 (this reference) | 1979–1988 | Aluminium insert | 3035 | $1,349 |
| Submariner 16610 | 1988–2010 | Aluminium insert | 3135 | $1,349 |
| Submariner Date 126610LN | 2020–present | Cerachrom ceramic | 3235 | $1,399 |
Buyers select the Submariner 16800 for the vintage transitional character, the slim 12.5mm case profile, and the period-correct aluminium bezel that modern ceramic references no longer offer. The 16610 buyer prefers the later five-digit run with the Caliber 3135 and a longer production history. The 126610LN buyer chooses the current 41mm case, the Cerachrom ceramic bezel, and the Caliber 3235 with its longer power reserve. The Submariner 16800 Super Clone gives the vintage-style option with the historically important reference and a wearable 40mm profile.
The Rolex Submariner launched in 1953 as one of the first wristwatches built for recreational and professional diving, with a unidirectional 60-minute timing bezel and a water-resistant Oyster case. Rolex developed the model into the standard dive watch through references including the 5512, the 5513, and the 1680, the first Submariner to carry a date function. The reference 16800 followed in 1979 and marked a turning point for the line. The 16800 raised water resistance from 200 meters to 300 meters, introduced the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal in place of the earlier acrylic crystal, and adopted the Caliber 3035 with its quickset date function. Rolex produced the 16800 until 1988, when the reference 16610 took over with the Caliber 3135. Collectors regard the 16800 as the transitional Submariner that carried the model from its vintage era into its modern specification. The Submariner 16800 Super Clone carries that combined heritage of dive-watch engineering and transitional-era design onto the wrist.
Every Rolex Submariner 16800 super clone passes a four-stage quality control sequence before shipping. The QC steps are listed below.
The Submariner 16800 Super Clone ships in secure, discreet packaging to protect your privacy. The full package contents are listed below.
The Rolex Submariner 16800 super clone ships within 24 hours of order confirmation via DHL Express or FedEx Priority with full insurance and discreet packaging. Worldwide delivery lands in 5 to 10 business days across the USA, UK, UAE, India, and Europe. Every watch carries a 1-year limited warranty covering movement defects, with replacement-parts support and servicing guidance provided after purchase. The support channels for the Submariner 16800 Super Clone are listed below.
Real owners of the Rolex Submariner 16800 super clone share the wrist-side verdict. Ratings average 4.9 / 5 across 142 verified orders.
"I wanted a vintage-style Submariner, and the 16800 case profile on this one is correctly slim at around 12.5mm. It sits flat under a shirt cuff in a way modern Subs do not. The aluminium bezel insert has the right matte finish, not a glossy ceramic look. At $1,349 it wears like a genuine vintage piece."
"Shipped DHL and arrived in Manchester in 6 days. The packaging was discreet exactly as described. The aluminium insert bezel is the detail I was most worried about, and the factory got the graduated 60-minute scale and the matte black tone right. The 120-click action is firm."
"I was nervous spending this much on my first clone. WhatsApp support answered every question about the 16800 reference before I ordered. The watch arrived in a full box set with papers. The Cyclops date lens and the glossy black dial closed the deal for me."
Yes, the Rolex Submariner 16800 sold on Super Clone Watches is a 1:1 super clone that matches the genuine vintage reference at 98% visual and dimensional accuracy. The build follows the black dial, the Cyclops date window, the black aluminium insert bezel, and the Oyster bracelet geometry within tight tolerance. The price of $1,349 compares to a genuine vintage market figure near $11,000 for an original 16800.
A Swiss-grade automatic clone of Rolex Caliber 3035 powers this Submariner 16800 super clone. The movement runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour, holds a power reserve of approximately 48 hours, and drives the hours, minutes, seconds, and the quickset date at 3 o'clock. The Caliber 3035 is the correct movement for the 16800 reference, and the clone matches the genuine caliber on frequency and autonomy.
Yes, the 16800 is a vintage Submariner Date reference produced by Rolex from 1979 to 1988. The 16800 is the transitional Submariner that raised water resistance to 300 meters, introduced the sapphire crystal, and adopted the quickset Caliber 3035. This super clone builds the 16800 as a vintage-style 40mm steel dive watch rather than a current production model.
The Submariner 16800 holds water resistance to 300 meters, which covers recreational and professional diving. The 16800 was the reference that raised the Submariner from a 200-meter rating to 300 meters. The 40mm steel case, the screw-down Triplock crown, and the screw-down caseback seal the watch, and this super clone passes a water-resistance pressure test during quality control to confirm the seal before shipping.
The 16800 uses an aluminium insert bezel, not a Cerachrom ceramic bezel. The aluminium insert is the period-correct detail for a Submariner produced between 1979 and 1988, since Rolex introduced ceramic bezels to the Submariner line decades later. This super clone reproduces the graduated 60-minute aluminium insert with the correct matte black tone.
The difference between the Submariner 16800 and a modern Submariner is the bezel material, the case size, the crystal, and the movement. The 16800 carries a 40mm case, an aluminium insert bezel, and the Caliber 3035, while the current Submariner Date 126610LN carries a 41mm case, a Cerachrom ceramic bezel, and the Caliber 3235. The 16800 offers the slimmer vintage profile, and the modern reference offers a longer power reserve and a ceramic bezel.
An authentic Rolex Submariner 16800 trades near $11,000 on the vintage market, with original-condition examples often higher. This super clone sells for $1,349, which delivers 98% visual and functional parity at roughly 12% of the genuine vintage figure. Buyers receive the full vintage steel Submariner wrist presence and dive-watch build without the vintage-market capital commitment.
A 1-year limited warranty covers movement defects and manufacturing faults on this Submariner 16800 super clone. Replacement parts sourcing runs through the originating factory via Super Clone Watches support. Movement servicing guidance is provided through WhatsApp and email for the lifetime of the watch.
