Rolex Submariner 16800 Matte Dial with Creamy Patina 23 This particular Calatrava is the

This particular Calatrava is the rarely seen reference 2452R

No lume but lots of cool…

- Serial: 142xxxx dating to 1966

honest condition—exactly what we love to see

Length: 15 + 3

Rolex Submariner 16800 Matte Dial with Creamy Patina 23 This particular Calatrava is theThe Rolex Submariner Date was officially introduced in 1969 with the launch of Reference 1680. This milestone marked the first time the Submariner featured a date window and Rolex's signature Cyclops magnifying lens. By the late 1970s, Rolex began transitioning from acrylic crystals to more robust sapphire crystals. These so called "transitional" models bridged the gap between vintage and modern Submariners, combining elements from both generations.