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| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Item Number: | 133893 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Submariner 1680 "Red Submariner" |
| Serial: | 3689XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1974 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case. Inner case back is stamped: "1680". The serial and reference numbers are visible. |
| Dial: | Matte black dial |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 9315 Oyster Fold-over with 12 links, 380 end links and divers extension link. The extension link is an error "PATETED" link. |
| 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 good, honest vintage condition. The case is in good condition with scratches, wear and some nicks. The bezel insert is in good condition with some wear and scratches. The bezel has faded a bit and has turned to an attractive blue/grey color. The pip is a later replacement. The date wheel is a later, service replacement. The dial is in good condition with some light patina and some chips/wear along the edge (ones to note are at six and nine). The lume on the dial has developed patina and aged to an attractive pale yellow color. The hands have developed patina and the lume has aged to a stronger yellow color. The bracelet is in overall good condition with some wear and stretch between the links. The crown on the clasp shows some wear. The crystal is in overall great condition with some wear and scratches.
Description: 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. Collectors tend to gravitate towards these Red Subs and we have seen demand increase significantly in the last couple years.
This example features a Mark VI dial and this dial variation is distinguished by the feet first depth rating with closed 6s in the depth rating. This watch also features a folded link bracelet with error divers extension. Rolex misspelled patented on the divers extension, it reads "Pateted." These error bracelets are becoming more sought after by collectors because they bring the watch to the next level of rarity. The bracelet does not have a date code on the clasp which is correct for the year of production (1974).
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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.