Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Submariner, Ref. 1680 Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1978
Lot Closed
May 11, 12:47 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Submariner, Ref. 1680
Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet
Circa 1978
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D815972
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 5'613'463
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex international service guarantee card and travel pouch
The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic watches in the world with the richest history. It may be hard to believe today that Submariners were not given a date window until 1969, 16 years after the first Submariner and indeed 2 years after the first Sea-dweller. The very first generation of Submariners with date windows is the 1680.