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Lot 35 ROLEX
RED SUBMARINER, REF. 1680
RED SUBMARINER, REF. 1680
ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BRACELET AND GUARANTEE
SIGNED ROLEX, RED SUBMARINER MODEL, REF. 1680, CASE NO. 3'037'070, CIRCA 1972
Closed8 November 2021
Price Realised
CHF 27,500
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Specialist note
In attractive overall condition, the present example of the highly coveted reference 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 colour. Adding to the appeal is the well preserved stainless steel case with strong proportions, featuring clear reference and serial numbers. Overall, the present watch is a well preserved example of the celebrated reference 1680 “Red-Sub” offered with the Rolex Guarantee.
Introduced in late 1960s, the reference 1680 was the first Submariner to feature a date indicator as well as the cyclops magnifier. Distinguished by its red Submariner printing to the dial, the “Red Sub” has become a cult classic.
Nicknamed “Red-Sub” by Rolex collectors, the timepiece features attractive luminous accents that have aged to a uniform colour. Adding to the appeal is the well preserved stainless steel case with strong proportions, featuring clear reference and serial numbers. Overall, the present watch is a well preserved example of the celebrated reference 1680 “Red-Sub” offered with the Rolex Guarantee.
Introduced in late 1960s, the reference 1680 was the first Submariner to feature a date indicator as well as the cyclops magnifier. Distinguished by its red Submariner printing to the dial, the “Red Sub” has become a cult classic.