There’s something perversely decadent about a full gold dive watch. It’s like saying: “who cares if my arm gets chomped by a shark, I can afford a new watch anyway."

Rolex introduced the first gold Submariner, the ref. 1680/8, in 1969 with either a black or blue dial and bezel combo. This 16618 from 1999 sports the beautiful deep black dial and bezel combination. However, when we look at the bezel we can see that is has beautifully faded to a light greyish color. The 40mm Oyster case is carried by a matching gold Oyster bracelet with polished center links and safety diving clasp. The dial features 18k yellow gold applied indices with luminova, hence it being signed "Swiss only". This was only done between 1998 and the turn of the century, before Rolex switched to the use of Superluminova (signed "Swiss made") and after tritium (signed Swiss T<25).

The sturdy and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal ensures that the watch can be safely used while soaking your feet or taking a leisurely swim on a hot summer day. The watch is in excellent condition with a thick case, sharp lines and a tight bracelet. Moreover, she comes as a full set with box and original paperwork.