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Property of the family of the original owner
Submariner 'Red meters first', reference 1680 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1970 | Circa 1970
Lot Closed
September 29, 11:24 AM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 24,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Submariner 'Red meters first', reference 1680
Montre bracelet en acier avec date |
Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet
Vers 1970 |
Circa 1970
Cadran: noir
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatique, 26 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: D'614'364
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 2'437'566
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions : 40 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 180 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'614'364
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 2'437'566
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 117.70 g |
Gross weight 117.70 g
Offered on behalf of the family of its original owner, this watch is the most collectible Submariner Date as it features the highly sought-after red writing designation. Collectors have classified the 'Red Sub' in seven dial variations, or 'Marks', based on slight variations of the graphics.
The three first marks are the most sought-after ones as they combine the appeal of the red writing with another typical feature of early Submariner pieces: the meter first depth rating.
The present example is fitted with a Mark III dial which is characterized by the depth rating with open '6', a short top bar of the 'F' and a narrower curved of the T of the “FT” and a bolder font than the Mark II. It further has the very fresh light patina, which is typical of the Mark III. These dials are usually seen fitted on cases with serial numbers between 2.2 and 2.45 million, which matches the present 2.43 million example.
Appearing on the market for the first time in its history, this Rolex Submariner 1680 Red Meter first mark III will be a smart addition to any enthusiast’s collection.