{"product_id":"rolex-18k-yg-nipple-index-blue-submariner-date-1984s","title":"ROLEX 18k YG “Nipple Index” Blue Submariner Date 1984s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 1967, the Ref.1680 marked the first time a date function appeared on the Submariner line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile later generations would introduce two-tone variations, the earliest gold-reference descendant—the Ref.1680\/8 introduced in 1969—existed exclusively as a full 18k gold model, emphasizing the growing presence of luxury within Rolex’s professional sports line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1979, Rolex evolved the platform into the Ref.16800 series, powered by the new Cal.3035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis movement introduced the quickset date function, allowing direct date adjustment through the crown rather than advancing the hands through repeated 24-hour rotations. At the same time, water resistance increased from 200 meters to 300 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside it came the full gold Ref.16808—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea watch that combined the physical weight, scale, and authority of Rolex’s sports models with the unmistakable presence of solid gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe example presented here is a rare early-production 1984 piece, still retaining much of the visual DNA of the earlier 1680 generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dial is the highly desirable early “nipple dial” configuration, distinguished by raised gold hour markers rather than the later flat white-surround indexes. The typography remains the early “1000ft” layout, while the “T” sits correctly between “SUPERLATIVE” and “CHRONOMETER,” confirming the dial’s originality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition further elevates the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lugs retain strong, defined edges with virtually no visible thinning, while the caseback opening grooves remain sharp, showing only light signs of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost striking, however, is the dial itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than developing into the vivid purple tones often associated with tropical Blue Subs, this dial has aged into a deeper, muted blue with a subdued atmospheric warmth—creating a character entirely its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the early nipple markers, the result is not simply a vintage sports watch, but a piece that carries the full emotional weight of aging, material, and time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3222\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- wrist size in our picture is 17cm circumference -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Rolex Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53324985139507,"sku":null,"price":6480000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/1076\/0499\/files\/BF1636B6-9823-4491-A028-C2FB6225699C.png?v=1778041813","url":"https:\/\/principe-prive-epocadoro.com\/products\/rolex-18k-yg-nipple-index-blue-submariner-date-1984s","provider":"PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d'Oro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}