Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 135

ROLEX
REF.1680/8, SUBMARINER, TROPICAL NIPPLE DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD

EUR 20,000 - 40,000

USD 21,300 - 42,500 / HKD 168,000 - 334,000 / CHF 20,800 - 41,600

Sold: EUR 39,150

A rare self winding 18K yellow gold submariner wristwatch with tropical nipple dial.


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Submariner

Reference 1680/8

Year Circa 1971

Movement No. D603663

Case No. 2821882

Bracelet Black calf leather with Rolex tongue plated buckle

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 40 mm

Weight 85 gr. (approx)

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

The Rolex Submariner is surely one of the most representative of the brand concerning professional diving models. It features the rotating bezel which is essential during the process of diving at great depth. This example comes with a
very nice virated color of the dial and attractive nipple dial.