Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021
LOT 254
ROLEX REF. 1680,
RED SUBMARINER, TROPICAL DIAL,METER FIRST MARK II, STEEL
RED SUBMARINER, TROPICAL DIAL,METER FIRST MARK II, STEEL
HKD 350,000 - 500,000
USD 45,100 - 64,500 / CHF 42,000 - 60,000
Sold: HKD 462,500
A very fine and extremely rare, stainless steel, self-winding diver's wristwatch with a tropical meter first brown dial.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner, Tropical Dial
Reference 1680
Year Circa 1969
Movement No. D502455
Case No. 2292762
Bracelet Rolex Stainless steel bracelet 9315, 280 endlinks approx. overall length 180 mm.
Caliber 1570
Dimensions Ø 40mm
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Notes
Rolex 1680 Red Submariner MK2
Officially introduced in 1969, the Rolex Ref. 1680 is the first Submariner featuring a date window. The current reference (so called ‘Single Red’) was produced from 1969 to 1975 in six executions (6 Marks, or MK), and only a very limited number of fading tropical dials were found during MK2 or MK3. It should also be noted that those from MK2 are even rarer.
This example is from MK2. It features a nice tropical brown dial, warm yellow indexes and hands, and a case of sharp edges which proves its original condition, and is therefore a piece that all Rolex enthusiasts don’t want to miss.