Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 499
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1680, RED SUBMARINER, MARK II, METER FIRST DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 15,000 - 25,000
HKD 130,000 - 218,000 / USD 16,600 - 27,700 / EUR 15,300 - 25,500
Sold: CHF 16,250
A fine and rare, early, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with red meter first dial
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, switzerland
Model Red Submariner
Reference 1680
Year circa 1969
Case No. 2294155
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet (93150/580), approx. overall length 170 mm.
Diameter 39
Caliber 1570, 26 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
While the 1680 Submariner needs no further introduction since its launch in 1969, the red Submariner is a classic Submariner that is now part of the most important collections, while later versions are relatively common, these early examples featuring a meter first dial represent a very small percentage of the total red sub production.
Provenance
Property of a South African collector