ROLEX | A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET, MADE FOR THE PERUVIAN AIRFORCE NO. 107 REF 1680 CASE 3715664 SINGLE RED SUBMARINER CIRCA 1974

• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • black dial, luminous triangle, baton and dots indexes, aperture for date • stainless steel Oyster case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw-down crown and case back, case back inscribed with "FUERZA AEREA DEL PERÚ" • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Movement in working order when cataloging. Dial and hands are in very good condition of aging, luminous of hands and indexes is consistent with the age, with beautiful yellow sign from aging, hands with sign of oxidation . Matte dial with no sign of damage. Case is in very good condition consistent with the age, with some inevitable light scuffs and scratches, especially to the bands. Inner case back stamped with "3715664. 1680" End links stamped with 385. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

  The present example is a very rare reference 1680 Red Submariner. The watch was made for the Peruvian Air Force in approximately 1974. The case back is inscribed “Fuerza Aerea Del Peru” (Peruvian Air Force, FAP) and the case number is also repeated on the inside of the case back. Furthermore, the issue number attributed to each watch and engraved on the outside of the case back still remains visible and reads 107.