| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $22,118.36 |
| Item Number: | 163803 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Submariner 1680 "Ghost Bezel" |
| Serial: | 2936XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1972 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case; caseback stamped "1680" & "II.71." Serial and reference numbers are visible. |
| Dial: | Matte black tritium dial and matching hands. |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 9315 Fold Over Oyster with380 end links, 11 links and extension link stamped "PATETED". |
| 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. The bezel ring has remained sharp. The bezel insert has faded throughout to an attractive light grey color and shows normal signs of wear throughout. The pip is a later replacement. The dial is in excellent condition with light patina. The red "Submariner" text is still vibrant. The lume on the dial and in the hands have developed patina and aged to an attractive creamy color. The bracelet is in great condition with some wear and light stretch between the links. The clasp does not have a date code which is correct for circa 1973, this watch is circa 1972 but a year or so variance between the case and bracelet is not uncommon.
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 with it's creamy lume and evenly faded ghost bezel. We love how the lume and bezel colors really work well together and we can't forget about that pop of red "Submariner" text that really sets it all off. If you have been looking for a lovely Red Sub with character this is worth considering!
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
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Simply the best.
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.
