Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 140

ROLEX
REF. 1680, SUBMARINER, METER FIRST, RED WRITING BROWN MK 2 DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 20,000 - 40,000

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

Sold: EUR 31,320

A rare self-winding stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with red writing brown tropical dial.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
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 1969/1970

Movement No. D465601

Case No. 2292917

Bracelet Original Rolex oyster Length 180 mm. (approx)

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 40 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Rolex Submariner booklet, purchase receipt

Notes

The Red Sub’s defining trait is a single line of red text above six o’clock declaring the Submariner name. Rolex produced the “Red” version of the Submariner 1680 until the mid-1970s, around the 4.0 million serial range. Later versions of the Submariner 1680 featured white text.