Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Rolex

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.