ROLEX, REF. 1680, “RED SUBMARINER”, MK IV DIAL, A FINE STEEL DIVER’S WRISTWATCH ON BRACELET WITH DATE
Lot 80PROVENANCE: Family of the Original Owner

ROLEX, REF. 1680, “RED SUBMARINER”, MK IV DIAL, A FINE STEEL DIVER’S WRISTWATCH ON BRACELET WITH DATE

Fermé9 June 2022

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ROLEX, REF. 1680, “RED SUBMARINER”, MK IV DIAL, A FINE STEEL DIVER’S WRISTWATCH ON BRACELET WITH DATE

CIRCA: 1971
CASE MATERIAL: Steel
CASE DIAMETER: 40mm
SERIAL NO’: 2701020
BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel
BRACELET SIZE: 180mm Approximate Overall Length, End Links Stamped: "280", Bracelet Stamped: "9315"
DIAL: Black
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Date
BOX: No
PAPERS: No

Note du spécialiste

Consigned by the son of the original owner, the present timepiece was purchased during the original owner’s military service during the Vietnam War.

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.

This example of the highly coveted ref. 1680 stands out by its very well preserved MK IV dial with red Submariner script. Nicknamed “Red Sub” by Rolex collectors, the timepiece features evenly aged luminous accents, the full case retains its original proportions and appears to have never been polished.The present lot offers collectors the opportunity to purchase one of the most lauded vintage Rolex models in excellent condition.