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Submariner 'Red meters first', reference 1680, stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 1969

Lot Closed

October 7, 12:29 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 EUR

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Description

Rolex

Submariner 'Red meters first', reference 1680

Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet

Circa 1969

Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Case number: 2'229'165

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 165 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

Gross weight 99.91 g

This reference stands among the most desirable Submariner Date models, distinguished by its coveted red 'Submariner' inscription. Specialists commonly identify seven different dial executions, referred to as “Marks", each defined by subtle typographical variations.

The earliest three versions are especially prized, as they combine the distinctive red signature with another hallmark of early Submariners: a depth rating expressed in meters before feet.

Mark 1 dials represent the first appearance of the Red Submariner configuration. They are consistently of the 'meters-first' type and are characterised by the red 'SUBMARINER' positioned above the white text. Notable details include closed sixes in the depth numerals and a particular typography for the 'ft' indication, where the 'f' slightly curves upward over the 't.'

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