Rolex Submariner Date President Hafez Al Asad Dial

Rolex Submariner Date reference 16800 featuring a highly collectible custom dial commissioned by the former Syrian President Hafez Al-Assad. Known among horological circles as a "transitional" Submariner reference, this model features a 40mm stainless steel Oyster case that introduced critical advancements to the family, including the integration of a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and an upgraded water-resistance rating of 300 meters (1,000 feet). Setting this unique version apart is the customized matte black dial adorned with Assad's signature crisply printed in red Arabic script (الرئيس حافظ الأسد) centered right above the "Submariner" model text.