RolexSubmariner Date 16800
The first sapphire-crystal Submariner Date, made 1979-1988.
- 40mmcase
- Steelmaterial
- Automaticmovement
- 1979–1988made
- 8listings now
Pre-owned, full set–none listed now
Pre-owned, B&P not stated–4 listings, too few to say
Pre-owned, watch only–none listed now
Box or papers only–3 listings, too few to say
Unworn / new–none listed now
Updated 2h ago
Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
We started tracking this watch on 22 Oct 2026. The chart fills in as we record prices each day.
8 listings
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1981 Rolex Submariner Date 16800 Oyster Perpetual Swiss Automatic Watch Lincoln
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1981 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealer ★ Top Rated ticktockwatches · 100% · 2,683 feedback£6,950 free delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Submariner 16800 Watch 1984 40mm Date (1517) Deal
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1984 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealer ★ Top Rated kent.time-watches · 100% · 845 feedback£6,995 free delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Submariner 16800 1984 40mm Steel Date Cal.3035 832 serial Great Patina Box Manchester
Box or papers
Box only1984 40mm Authenticity GuaranteePrivate seller pay_as_you_go · 97.6% · 1,728 feedback£6,995 free delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Submariner Date 16800 Oyster Bracelet Black Dial Stainless Steel 1979 London
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1979 40mmBlack dialBracelet Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer imperialtime-uk · 100% · 440 feedback£7,159 free delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Submariner 16800 Watch Stainless Steel with Black Dial Date Papers & Box Newbury
Full set
Box & papers 40mmBlack dial Authenticity GuaranteePrivate seller 20h 32m · 0 bids paul010_2 · 100% · 649 feedback£7,337 free delivery Current bid -
Rolex Submariner Date 16800 Vintage Matte Dial 1983 Stunning Watch - Boxed Set Paignton
Box or papers
Box only1983 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer biscardis-cameras-watches · 100% · 1,062 feedback£7,999 free delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Submariner 16800 1982 Matte Dial Black Ghost Bezel 40mm Watch Porth
Box or papers
Box only*1982 40mmBlack dial Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer kettleandkardz · 100% · 567 feedback£8,916 incl. £16 delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Submariner 16800 Steel Watch 40mm Case Black Dial With 17.5cm Strap Rochester
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40mmBlack dialStrap Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer ★ Top Rated harveythompsonltd · 100% · 5,370 feedback£8,995 free delivery Not enough data
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Before you buy a used Submariner Date 16800
- Prefer the Authenticity Guarantee. On eBay UK most watches over £1,500 are checked by an independent authenticator before they're sent to you. Look for the green tag on the listings above, or tick "Authenticity Guarantee" in the filters.
- Check the reference and serial. Ask for a photo of the reference and serial between the lugs (or on the rehaut on newer models), and make sure they match the papers. The reference should be 16800.
- Box and papers should match the watch. The serial on the warranty card must match the case. A "full set" with a generic box or papers from another watch is worth no more than the watch alone.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Most fakes and scams are priced 30–50% under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal.
- Ask about servicing. A full service costs £700–£1,500 at the brand, so a recent service with paperwork adds real value. Ask when it was last serviced and whether it keeps time.
- Look for polishing and replaced parts. Sharp case edges and unpolished lugs add value; aftermarket dials, bezels or diamonds take it away. We remove listings that say "custom" or "aftermarket", but check the photos.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal. Our fake watch checklist has more.
Questions
How much is a used Submariner Date 16800 worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a pre-owned Rolex Submariner Date 16800 typically costs £7,159, including postage. These are asking prices, so a watch can sell for less, especially with Best Offer.
What are the specs of the Submariner Date 16800?
The first sapphire-crystal Submariner Date, made 1979-1988. Case size 40mm, steel, automatic movement, made 1979–1988.
Is it safe to buy a Submariner Date 16800 on eBay?
It can be. On eBay UK most watches over £1,500 qualify for the Authenticity Guarantee, where an independent authenticator checks the watch before it reaches you. We tag those listings, flag sellers with little or poor feedback, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
