Lot 97
Lot 97
ROLEX, TROPICAL 'RED' SUBMARINER, REF. 1680

Price Realised USD 32,500
Estimate
USD 20,000 - USD 30,000
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ROLEX, TROPICAL 'RED' SUBMARINER, REF. 1680

Price Realised USD 32,500
Price Realised USD 32,500
Details

CIRCA: 1970
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 40mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: Stainless steel Oyster
BRACELET SIZE: 6.3 inches / 160mm
DIAL: Brown
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Date
CALIBER: 1570
BOX: Yes
PAPERS: Yes
ACCESSORIES: Rolex outer box, presentation box, punched chronometer attestation, product literature, hang tag




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Lot Essay

Introduced in late 1960s, the reference 1680 was the first Submariner to feature a date indicator as well as the cyclops magnifier. Distinguished by its red Submariner printing to the dial, the “Red Sub” as it is known to collectors has become a cult classic.

This particular example is distinguished by its dial, which has faded into an appealing uniform chocolate brown shade, referred to by many as a “tropical dial”. Further to the attractive dial, the present watch comes with it’s original box and papers. This is a good opportunity to own a full kit “Red Sub” in honest condition.

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