Rolex
Submariner, 'Red meters first' reference 1680 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1970 | Circa 1970
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October 1, 12:34 PM GMT
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12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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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 tropical
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatique, 26 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: D'512'703
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 2'294'205
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions : 40 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 195 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: un maillon de bracelet Rolex
Dial: tropical black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'512'703
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 2'294'205
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex spare bracelet link
Poids brut 108.10 g |
Gross weight 108.10 g
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 2.29 million example.
This Rolex Submariner 1680 Red Meter first mark III will be a smart addition to any enthusiast’s collection.