Manufacturer: | Rolex |
Regular Price: | $20,574.86 |
Item Number: | 150936 |
Condition: | Vintage |
Model Name/Number: | Submariner 1680 "Red, Mark V" |
Serial: | 3058XXX |
Year: | 1972 |
Gender: | Men's |
Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
Case: | Stainless steel case with wear and scratches. Inner case back is stamped "1680. III.71" Serial and reference numbers are clearly legible |
Dial: | Excellent matte black MK V dial |
Bracelet: | Excellent 93150 bracelet with 12 links, 580 endlinks and a divers extension link. The clasp is marked "H" indicating it is from 1983. |
Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
Warranty: | This pre-owned 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. |
Pre-owned Rolex Submariner ref 1680 (1972) is in overall great vintage condition. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The bezel is in attractive condition and has aged to a beautiful grey color throughout. The bezel has some nicks along the inner edge. The pip is a later replacement. The dial is in excellent condition and the lume has aged to a lovely and even beautiful marshmallow color. The hands have developed patina and the lume has aged to a very pale yellow color; it matches the color of the lume on the dial nicely. The bracelet is in good condition with some of stretch between the links.
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 watch is in overall beautiful condition. The lume has aged to an attractive marshmallow color which pairs nicely with the beautifully faded bezel. The watch features a Mark V dial. The Mark V dial is distinguished by the feet first depth rating with open 6s; the red "Submariner" text is also applied directly to the dial for this version and the coronet on the dial is specific to this variation.
* 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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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.