| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $21,603.86 |
| Item Number: | 163184 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Submariner 1680 "Red Submariner" |
| Serial: | 3036XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1972 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case; caseback is stamped "1680" and "III.71." Serial and reference numbers are clearly visible. |
| Dial: | Matte black Mark V tritium dial |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 93150 Oyster with 11 links, 580 end links and divers extension. The clasp is stamped "K5" indicating it is from 1986. |
| Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
| Warranty: | This vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
| Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
Vintage Watch Condition Examination
This Submariner is in great vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The bezel ring has remained sharp and the insert is in great condition with some wear. The pip in the bezel has developed patina and aged to a lovely caramel color. The dial is in great condition with light patina and some light wear around the edge. The lume on the dial has developed patina and aged to an attractive buttery color. The hands have developed patina and the lume has aged to match the lume on the dial. The bracelet is in great condition with some wear and some stretch between the links.
Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel Oyster
Rolex introduced the reference 1680 around 1969 and it was in production until roughly 1979. This was the first Submariner to feature the date function and Rolex still offers date and no-date models to this day. This example has the word "Submariner" written in red text and collectors refer to these as the "Red Submariner." Rolex did this until around 1975 and then they switched to all white text.
This watch is in overall beautiful condition. The lume has aged to a fantastic butter yellow color which pairs nicely with the beautiful bezel that has aged to a super dark grey color. When looking at the bezel closely, you can see how the silver numbers on the bezel have aged nicely and almost have a very light champagne tint; this just adds to the overall vintage charm. Collectors have identified six different "Red" 1680 dial variations. This watch features a Mark V dial. The Mark V dial is distinguished by the feet first depth rating with open 6s; the red "Submariner" text is also applied directly to the dial for this version and the coronet on the dial is specific to this variation.
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Excellent service, staff was very helpful in educating me on my purchase. I’ll never consider buying anywhere else
So far everything has been great!
My birth year serial Perfect matching markers and hands patina Perfect matching pearl Fat font insert with a beautiful grey out fade patina Running 100% excellent time. Accurate to the second even after 24 hours and non effects by wearing or resting positions.
outstanding example of Red Submariner. Exactly what I have been looking for.
Item delivered promptly and as described.
A little late on my review but I thought better late than never. I purchased this watch as an every day timepiece and couldn't be happier. I wear it everywhere and it still looks and functions great.
