Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Rolex
Submariner, Reference 1680 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1972
Lot Closed
February 8, 02:25 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Submariner, Reference 1680
A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet
Circa 1972
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'797'105
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 3'060'507
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm
Signed: dial, case and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The reference 1680 was introduced 1969 and has revolutionised the modern-day Submariner, as it was the first to offer a date function. While at first produced with a red 'Submariner' text, it later changed to the white version visible on the present lot.