Old Rolex Submariner
The old Rolex Submariner is more than a dive watch; it’s a benchmark of modern horology with roots tracing back to 1953. Built for endurance yet refined in design, it evolved from a utilitarian tool to a cultural icon. At Grey and Patina, the pursuit lies in uncovering the rare, the storied, and the beautifully aged—those vintage Submariner references that don’t just tell time, but echo legacy through every faded bezel and lume-filled dial.
1987 Rolex 168000 Faded Matte Dial Submariner W/Box & Paper
1958 Rolex 6536-1 “Small Crown” Submariner
1960 Rolex 5512 Gilt-Chapter Ring Exclamation Submariner
1978 Rolex 1680 Pumpkin Submariner
1965 Rolex 5513 Gloss Gilt Submariner W/Box & Paper
1960 Rolex 5512 Tropical Gilt Tulip Submariner W/Box & Paper
1966 Rolex 5512 “Galaxy Dial” Submariner
1963 Rolex 5513 Gilt Chapter Ring Submariner W/Box & Paper
1987 Rolex 16808 Tropical Dark Lavender Dial Gold Submariner
1981 Rolex 16800 Transitional Matte Dial Submariner
1981 Rolex 16800 Transitional Matte Dial Submariner
1978 Rolex 1680 Faded Ghost Insert Mk. I Submariner
1987 Rolex 16808 Tropical Dark Lavender Dial Gold Submariner
1968 Rolex 5513 Meters First “Kissing 40” Submariner w/ Box & Paper
1960 Rolex 5512 Tulip Dial Tropical Gilt Submariner
1966 Rolex 5513 Gilt Submariner
1979 Rolex 1665 Rail Dial Sea-Dweller
1967 Rolex 1016 “Day Glow” Explorer