Details
MATERIALE DELLA CASSA: acciaio
DIMENSIONE DELLA CASSA: 39,5 mm diam.
QUADRANTE: Nero
MOVIMENTO: Automatico
COMPLICAZIONI: Data
CALIBRO: 1570
CON: bracciale Oyster in acciaio inox stampato 93150, chiusura deployante stampata 93150 S12, collegamenti finali stampati 580, lunghezza completa circa 175 mm
DATA: 1970

THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR

ROLEX, STEEL AUTOMATIC SINGLE RED SUBMARINER WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET, REF. 1680

CASE NO. 2’936’201

CASE MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CASE SIZE: 39.5 mm diam
DIAL: Black
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Date
CALIBER: 1570
WITH: Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped 93150, deployant clasp stamped 93150 S12, end links stamped 580, overall length approximately 175 mm.
DATE: 1970s

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Lot Essay

Fresh to the market and in attractive overall condition, this example of the highly coveted ref. 1680 stands out through its clean and attractive Mark IV dial with red Submariner script.

Nicknamed “Red-Sub” by Rolex collectors, the timepiece features attractive luminous accents and hands that have aged to a uniform colour. Adding to the appeal is the well preserved stainless steel case with strong proportions, featuring clear reference and serial numbers. Overall, the present watch is a well preserved example of the celebrated reference 1680 “Red-Sub”.

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” has become a cult classic.

For a detailed description and illustrations of other Submariner Date reference 1680 watches, see: Rolex Submariner Story by Franca & Guido Mondani and Lele Ravagnani, pp. 90-91.

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