Rolex Submariner Date 16800 Original Matte DialThe transitional Sub From the late 1970s Rolex began using more robust sapphire crystals on their watches. Known as transitional models, early example were fitted with matte dials a lot like the dials in the plastic glass watches that had preceded them. This transitional Submariner Date is fitted with its original matte dial with a creamy patina on the hour plots that are a decent match with the hand lume. It is rare to find these dials in this