The reference 16800 Submariner represents a transition period for perfect replica Rolex, eventually leaving behind the matte dials and printed lume of the older four-digit references, in favor of glossy dials and hour markers with white gold surrounds. The 16800 is unique as it sits in the gap between those two periods, with features from both eras. This luxury fake Rolex reference was the first to receive a flat sapphire crystal, meaning it looked a bit more modern right off the bat, and the water resistance went up to 300 meters for the first time. This is also when cheap replica Rolex UK added a uni-directional ratcheted rotating bezel to the Sub. But the early references as seen here maintined the matte dial with painted markers that feels so vintage.
The 16800’s relatively small production window, and its unique representation of this transition period for best 1:1 replica Rolex, make it a desirable reference on its own, but a glance at the dial here will tell you this is no ordinary 16800. COMEX or “Compagnie maritime d’expertises” is a French diving outfit that has been working with UK aaa quality fake Rolex since 1970 (after their involvement with the SEALAB project). COMEX commissioned watches from Rolex for use by their divers, often with experimental features such as helium release valves that had been developed for the Swiss copy Rolex Sea-Dweller during SEALAB. COMEX watches were never offered for sale commercially, and each had a marked caseback signifying its commission. This Swiss movement replica Rolex 16800 is one such example that falls into the early production of the reference with a matte dial, making it all the more desirable.