Rolex Submariner Date bfcm24 and is a rare find

and is a rare find in vintage Omega

Wittnauer often comes up in conversations about Longines

like the Reference 6150 that found its way to the summit of Everest in 1953

Yet if you didn’t know that bit of information

This particular example is a 35mm civilian date model (often referred to as a 37mm model with the inclusion of the bezel)

Rolex Submariner Date bfcm24 and is a rare findIn the early 1980s, Rolex improved upon the original Submariner Date model, releasing the Reference 16800. Improvements over the original 1680 model included a uni directional ratcheting click bezel, a sapphire crystal with a lower profile and a quick set date function. The 16800 was also given an increased depth rated to 300m, up from the 200m depth rating of the 1680. A high beat movement was also added, offering additional accuracy. Early 16800