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Rolex Submariner Date 1680

Name: Rolex Submariner Date
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 1680
Price: 11700 GBP
Availability: InStock

Used () | Year of production 1979 | No original box | No original papers

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Basic Info
Listing code	KC1FG6
Brand	Rolex
Model	Submariner Date
Reference number	1680 (Submariner Vintage)
Dealer product code	RX728
Movement	Automatic
Case material	Steel
Bracelet material	Steel
Year of production	1979
Condition	The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
Scope of delivery	No original box, no original papers
Gender	Men's watch/Unisex
Location	United Kingdom, London
Price	£11,700
Availability	Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement	Automatic
Caliber/movement	1570
Base caliber	1570
Power reserve	48 h
Number of jewels	26
Case
Case material	Steel
Case diameter	40 mm
Water resistance	20 ATM
Bezel material	Steel
Crystal	Plexiglass
Dial	Black
Dial numerals	No numerals
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material	Steel
Bracelet color	Steel
Clasp	Fold clasp
Clasp material	Steel
Functions
Date

Description

“No modern watch can match the charm of a vintage Submariner. This example is one of the best I’ve seen, it’s in stunning condition.”

Arguably the most important watch in history, the Submariner inspired not only future dive watches, but the entire sports watch category. When Swiss explorer Auguste Piccard first took his submarine down to an incredible depth of 3,131m, a specially-designed Rolex accompanied him, and emerged from the water keeping perfect time. This was the inspiration for the 1953 release of the Submariner, a waterproof watch that was sporty yet elegant, commissioned by a Rolex director who was a close friend of Jacques Cousteau. This model, the 1680, is an all-time classic - the last Submariner to feature a bi-directional bezel, but the first with a date window. The matte black dial and hands on this piece are original, and the beautiful patina and ageing on the tritium lume plots and bezel pearl has created a matching cream tone, whilst the aluminium bezel insert has faded to a gorgeous “ghost” colour. The newer bracelet dates to 1987, an update which was common at the time due to the weakness of the original bracelets. The movement is the original in-house cal.1575, and the “VD” code confirms the clasp as original as well. An historic piece in a class of its own.

Condition Report:

For its age, the watch is in exceptional condition, with pronounced lugs and a strong crown. The bracelet shows little to no stretch and the watch comes with two spare links.

Year: 1979

Reference: 1680

Size: 40mm

Case: Stainless Steel

Strap: Stainless Steel Bracelet

Movement: Automatic Calibre 1575

Water Resistance: 200m

Box: None

Papers: None

(our ref. RX728)

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