Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 16618 from 2002 - Full Set
BRAND: |
ROLEX |
MODEL: |
SUBMARINER 16618 |
YEAR: |
2002 |
MATERIAL: |
18K YELLOW GOLD |
SIZE – DIAMETER EXCLUDING WINDING CROWN: |
40MM |
SIZE – LENGTH INCLUDING LUGS: |
47MM |
CONDITION: |
MINT |
BOX: | YES |
PAPER: | YES |
PRICE: |
SOLD |
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 16618 from 2002 - Full Set
Rolex Submariner in 18K yellow gold with blue round dial and gold dots and baton for hours. At 6 o’clock is engraved Submariner 1000ft/300mand Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. The window for the date is at 3 o’clock. It is a “Swiss Made” model. The hands are in gold with “Mercedes style”. The watch is waterproof with screw-down crown with unidirectional blue bezel. It is a 18K yellow gold back case. Automatic movement with caliber 3135 and 31 jewels. The serial number is Y348…and date the watch to 2002. The watch comes with a 18K yellow gold bracelet 93258 with Oysterlock clasp. It is a full set with paper, brochure, and box. The length of the bracelet is 7.5 inches.
History
In 1905, Hans Wilsdorf founded in London “ Wilsdorf & Davis” a wholesaler company. The same year, he signed a contract to distribute the Aegler wristwatches brand in UK. In 1908, he creates his own brand called “Rolex” abbreviation of “Rolling Export”. In 1914, Wilsdorf won a class “A” rating certificate from the Kew observatory in England. In 1914, “Les Fils de jean Aegler become Rolex Watch Co. Aegler SA, Manufacture d’Horlogerie”. In 1920, Wilsdorf founded “Montres Rolex SA” in Geneva. In 1926, he patented a watchcase with a screw down crown. In 1927 the “Oyster” was born when Mercedes Gleitze crossed the Channel in 15 hours and 15 minutes. In 1931, came the “Perpetual”, then the “Datejust” in 1945. Since 2000, Rolex makes its own movements and produce over 700,000 watches a year many being iconic like the Daytona, Submariner or the Prince to name a few.
Technical details
Rolex automatic 3135 movement with 31 jewels, 28,800 A/h and 48 hours of power reserve.
Measurements
Diameter excluding winding crown: 40mm
Length including lugs: 47mm