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| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Item Number: | 114027 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Submariner 1680 "Red Sub" |
| Serial: | 2955XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1972 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
| Case: | Stainless steel. Inner case back is stamped "1680 III.71" Serial and reference numbers are legible. |
| Dial: | Matte black Tritium dial. |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel No. 9315 Fold Over Oyster bracelet with 10 links, 380 end links and a diver's extension. Back of clasp is stamped "3 72" indicating it is from 1972. |
| 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 Rolex watch is in overall great vintage condition. The case is in great condition with normal signs of wear; it appears to have been lightly polished. The bezel is in great condition and has aged to a dark grey color throughout; the pip is a later replacement. The dial is in excellent condition and an even matt black throughout with some patina and a light mark in the center. The red "Submariner" text is still vibrant and when looking closely you can see some of the white behind the red paint which is common for the Mark IV dial. The lume on the dial and in the hands have developed patina and aged to an attractive pale yellow color. The lume in the hands and on the dial match very nicely. The folded bracelet is in great condition with normal wear and some stretch between the links which is common for this style bracelet.
Description: Rolex Submariner 1680 "Red Submariner"
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. Collectors tend to gravitate towards these Red Subs and we have seen demand increase significantly in the last couple years.
Collectors have identified six different "mark" or variations in the Red Submariner dials and this watch has a Mark IV dial. The Mark IV dial is distinguished by the feet first depth rating with open 6s and red Submariner text painted on top of white text; when looking closely under a loupe you can see this.
This example is in overall great, attractive condition. The lume on the dial has aged to a gorgeous pale yellow that pairs well with the red "Submariner" text and perfectly aged bezel giving this Sub the quintessential vintage look.
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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.