This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1988 Rolex Submariner 16800 Etched & Personalized Crew Watch Owned & Worn by Zeke Clark. This is a premier offering for music memorabilia and watch collectors alike. You are bidding on a historically significant 1988 Rolex Submariner 16800, which serves as a rare piece of rock and roll history. This specific timepiece was custom etched and personalized as a crew gift watch for the legendary Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen. It was gifted to by Eddie Van Halen himself and worn by Zeke Clark, the band's renowned lead guitar and amplifier technician. The caseback features a beautifully preserved, period-correct curved Van Halen logo with the name "ZEKE" meticulously etched underneath. The watch comes mounted on its authentic 93150 Oyster bracelet, matching the rugged utility of its touring pedigree. This exceptional lot is highly complete, including the original inner and outer boxes, the submarine anchor accessory, the red wax chronometer hangtag, and the period-correct Rolex Submariner booklet.
Provenance/Authenticity: Randall "Zeke" Clark is a renowned luthier and legendary guitar/amp technician who got his start in the San Francisco music scene in the 70s, working with various A-list artists until moving to LA in the 80s, where he worked for Eddie Van Halen. From 1985 to 1993, he served as Edward Van Halen’s lead guitar and amp tech, transitioning to the crew with Sammy Hagar to maintain the band's gear through the monumental 5150, OU812, and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge eras. Beyond his historic tenure as the custodian of Eddie's tone, Clark's elite five-decade career includes building, repairing, and maintaining specialized gear for iconic artists such as Prince, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Heart, Poison, and others. This curated selection of items offers collectors a unique and direct connection to rock history through the hands of a master craftsman who shaped the sound of guitar royalty.
This item was personally handled, vetted, and released by Zeke Clark, ensuring its authenticity and rock-history provenance. Zeke Clark utilizes an Official Personal Signature Stamp to validate and inventory documents and artifacts released directly from his private estate. This item comes with his personal ink-imprinted signature stamp on the certificate of authenticity, which serves as his legally binding, authorized mark of verification and carries the full weight of a hand-signed signature.
Condition: The watch and its accompanying items are all in very good condition, presenting with common signs of wear, aging, and long-term storage that validate its authentic history. The date window crystal features a scuff at the center. Both the bezel and stainless steel case exhibit minor blemishes and light surface scratches from genuine use. The 93150 Oyster bracelet shows expected faint markings and tiny indentations but retains excellent structural integrity. The presentation boxes, hangtag, and booklet display light aging consistent with a well-preserved set from the late 1980s.
SKU: RZC1122