{"product_id":"1988-rolex-submariner-168000-triple-zero-904l-stainless-steel-black-dial","title":"1988 Rolex Submariner 168000 Triple Zero - 904L Stainless Steel Black Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA TV Static Patina Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat makes this specific piece stand out is the combination of its short production run and the specific aging of the dial. This example has developed a distinct TV static patina, a fine speckling across the black gloss dial that gives it depth and character. It has the classic look of the five-digit era, with the slim, original case geometry of the period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nine Month Triple Zero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eReference 168000 is one of the shortest lived models in the history of the Submariner. Known to collectors as the Triple Zero, it was produced for only a nine month window in the late 1980s as a bridge between the vintage 16800 and the modern 16610. This was the specific reference that introduced 904L stainless steel to the dive line. This example features a rare printing error on the dial where the S in Submariner resembles a Z, leading to its designation among collectors as the \"Zubmariner\". It represents a precise and brief moment of Rolex evolution that is far scarcer than the standard production models.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharp Lugs And A Crisp Bezel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis piece is in Excellent Vintage Condition overall, with a stainless steel case that retains its original lines and sharp lug transitions. The black dial carries an even TV static patina, and the bezel is sharp and rotates as intended. The Oyster bracelet shows minimal stretch for its age. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Daily Diver With Collector Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt 40mm on its Oyster bracelet, it wears like the classic five-digit Submariner it is: slim, balanced, and easy to keep on all day. It carries three layers of collectability into that daily driver (the short reference window, the Zubmariner printing, and the TV static patina) while keeping the full utility of a professional dive watch. For the buyer who wants the iconic Submariner silhouette but prefers a piece that looks different from every other one in the room, this is the choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eReference: 168000\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eModel: Submariner Date\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eYear: 1988\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMovement: Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCase Size: 40mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBezel: Unidirectional Rotating, Black Insert\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBracelet: Stainless Steel Oyster\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDial: Black TV Static Patina, Luminous Dot Indices\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMetal: 904L Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSKU: 487\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit And Customization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis watch should feel like it was made for your wrist from the moment you put it on. That's why we offer:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Strap Customization: Any two-piece strap swapped and custom-fitted in your choice of material, color, and length\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Standard Bracelet Sizing: Precise link additions or removals to achieve your exact fit\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Integrated Bracelet Sizing: A bespoke service few boutiques are equipped to handle\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e• Custom Caseback Engraving: Personalize your watch with initials, dates, or custom text engraved on the caseback\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eContact us about this item or your order, and we'll take it from there.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56054786261283,"sku":"10487","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/Vintage_1988_Rolex_Submariner_168000_Triple_Zero_904L_Steel_Auto_40mm-703-0.jpg?v=1794507121","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1988-rolex-submariner-168000-triple-zero-904l-stainless-steel-black-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}