Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 30
ROLEX
REF. 1680, DIVER'S, SELF-WINDING, DATE, "TROPICAL" DIAL; "SUBMARINER"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
REF. 1680, DIVER'S, SELF-WINDING, DATE, "TROPICAL" DIAL; "SUBMARINER"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 35,000 - 50,000
USD 37,500 - 54,000 / HKD 294,000 - 418,000 / CHF 34,700 - 49,500
Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, self-winding, "tonneau"-shaped, diver’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, 60-minute graduated revolving bezel with blue insert for the decompression times, nipple "Champagne" turned toned "tropical" dial, with centre seconds, date of the month (aperture at 3 o'clock under Cyclop lens).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model "Submariner"
Reference 1680
Year circa 1977-1978
Movement No. D 226 856
Case No. 5 257 075
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet leather strap
Buckle gold plated Rolex buckle
Diameter 39 mm.
Caliber 1570, 26 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement