Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Rolex

'Nipple dial' Submariner, Ref. 1680/8 Yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet Circa 1971

Lot Closed

May 11, 12:49 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 40,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Rolex


'Nipple dial' Submariner, Ref. 1680/8

Yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet

Circa 1971


Dial: black 

Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels

Movement number: D'797'888

Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back 

Case number: 2'816'167

Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp 

Dimensions: 39 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 200 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Rolex service card, service invoice, original hands, additional re-printed dial, travel pouch and associated Rolex presentation case

Reference 1680 was the first ever Submariner to feature a date and a cyclops lens in the plexi glass. The matt black dial is decorated by yellow gold markers, eventually gaining the nickname the “nipple dial”. The text of depth had feet in front of meters, indicating it to be a later model in the references production.