Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 496
ROLEX, REF. 1680, RED SUBMARINER, METER FIRST MARK II, TROPICAL DIAL
CHF 20,000 - 40,000
HKD 160,000 - 320,000 / USD 20,000 - 40,000
Sold: CHF 40,000
A very fine and extremely rare, stainless steel, self-winding diver’s wristwatch with uniform tropical meter first brown dial.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Reference 1680
Year Made circa 1969
Case No. 2421849
Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex bracelet (9315/280), approx. overall length 170 mm
Caliber 1570
Dimensions 39 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Original fitted box
Notes
Property of the original Spanish owner
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 most important collectors, 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. Combined with a beautifully aged, incredibly uniform, tropical dial (these were often replaced at Rolex service centers making them even less common), this color-change is only found on mark 2 and 3 dials.
This example consigned by the original Spanish owner still comes with its original outer box featuring the 1680/a/b sticker on the box and displays a beautiful case with well pronounced bevels as well as a mint tropical dial that shows no chips or defects and accompanied with its original Rolex 9315/280 folded bracelet. An extremely well preserved and grail example.
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 most important collectors, 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. Combined with a beautifully aged, incredibly uniform, tropical dial (these were often replaced at Rolex service centers making them even less common), this color-change is only found on mark 2 and 3 dials.
This example consigned by the original Spanish owner still comes with its original outer box featuring the 1680/a/b sticker on the box and displays a beautiful case with well pronounced bevels as well as a mint tropical dial that shows no chips or defects and accompanied with its original Rolex 9315/280 folded bracelet. An extremely well preserved and grail example.