ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET
Lot 208 ROLEX
Ref. 1680 Single Red

ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, RED SUBMARINER MODEL, 200M=660FT, REF. 1680, CASE NO. 2’215’989, CIRCA 1969

Closed13 November 2017

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CHF 23,750

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ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, RED SUBMARINER MODEL, 200M=660FT, REF. 1680, CASE NO. 2’215’989, CIRCA 1969
Movement: cal. 1570, automatic, 26 jewels, signed
Dial: signed
Case: screw back, inside case back stamped 1680 III. 69, 39.5 mm. diam., signed
With: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped 93150, deployant clasp stamped 93150 R4, end links stamped 501 B, overall length of approximately 175 mm.

Specialist note

In excellent overall condition, this example of the highly coveted ref. 1680 stands out through its clean and attractive dial with red Submariner script. Nicknamed “Red-Sub” by Rolex collectors, the timepiece features attractive luminous accents that have aged to a uniform color. Adding to the appeal of the wristwatch, the color of the dial is gradually changing to a dark brown color and is allied to a well preserved stainless steel case with very strong proportions, featuring clear reference and serial numbers. Overall, the watch is a very well preserved example of the celebrated reference 1680 “Red-Sub”.

For a detailed description and illustrations of other Submariner Date reference 1680 watches see Rolex Submariner Story by Franca & Guido Mondani and Lele Ravagnani, pp. 90-91.