Important Watches

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 26, 2021

LOT 150

ROLEX
REF. 1680, SUBMARINER, RED WRITTEN MK 6 DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 15,000 - 27,000

Sold: EUR 17,500

Very fine and rare, self-winding, diver’s wristwatch.


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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

Year circa 1974

Case No. 3854104

Bracelet stainless steel oyster folded bracelet 9315 end links 380 with fliplock buckle. approx. length 17,5 cm

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 40 mm.

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

Launched circa 1967, the Ref. 1680 was the first to be fitted with a date function. Early dial variations of the reference displays a ‘meters first’ depth rating and the ‘Submariner’ writing printed in red, hence the nickname “Red Sub”.