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Submariner ‘Red’, reference 1680, stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 1974
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Description
Cadran: noir
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatique, 26 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: D'650'491
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 3’816’215
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 40 mm, circonférence totale approx. 185 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'650'491
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 3’816’215
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm, overall circumference approx. 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 91.3 g |
Gross weight 91.3 g
An extremely important reference in the Submariner history, the reference 1680 was released in 1967 and produced until 1979. The reference 1680 was waterproof up to 200 meters. It can be divided into two main categories, cosmetically differentiated by their dial: the watches produced until 1976 would bear a red Submariner script while the later examples would bear only white text (with feet-first depth indication) on their dial.
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 present example is fitted with a Mark VI dial, matching with the 3.8 case number, which is characterized by the closed '6'.
Condition Report
MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing. The date is advancing.
CASE: The case has been polished mainly to the upper left and lower right lugs. Small dings on both bands and small scratches on the right lugs. Nicely faded bezel with scratches and dings throughout, especially between 2 and 4 o’clock. Missing pearl on the bezel.
BRACELET: is in good condition with scratches throughout, mostly located on the clasp. Bracelet US made by C&I, clasp 7-70
DIAL: Overall in very good condition. Very discreet shadow on the very outer edge of the dial at 56’. Oxidation marks on the hands, mainly on the seconds hand.