Rolex Submariner 1680

Rolex Submariner Date Red Submariner 1680 MK1 Meters First Dial – 1969 – Serviced

Basic Info Listing code : QZX2G1 Brand : Rolex Model : Submariner Date Reference number : 1680 Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 1969 Condition : Used (Good) Most Recent Servicing : October 16, 2021 Scope of delivery : Original box, original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United States of America, Florida Price : 42,500 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 40 mm Dial : Black Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel Clasp : Fold clasp Clasp material : Steel Rolex Submariner 1680 Red Submariner MK1 “Meters First” Dial – 1969 – Rolex Service 2021 – Original Dial & Hands – Full Documentation Offered for sale is a highly collectible vintage Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 “Red Submariner”, featuring the desirable Mark I “Meters First” dial produced during the earliest period of Red Submariner production. This watch was gifted to me in 1969, and I have been the sole owner for over 50 years. It has been carefully maintained and periodically serviced by Rolex. The watch represents an excellent collector example with original dial and hands preserved, beautiful matching patina, and full Rolex factory service documentation. Key Collector Features Reference: 1680 Red Submariner Year: Circa 1969 Serial Number: 2,099,690 Dial: MK1 “Meters First” dial (200m = 660ft) Red SUBMARINER text with slight orange-red aging Original tritium dial and hands Matching warm cream/yellow patina on markers and hands SWISS – T < 25 tritium signature Open “6” in 660ft consistent with MK1 dial Correct early Rolex coronet and typography The dial remains in excellent original vintage condition and has not been repainted, refinished, repaired, or relumed. Provenance This watch has single-owner provenance. Purchased new in 1969 Gifted to me by my father when I was 15 years old Worn and enjoyed for many years Maintained through Rolex service Single-owner examples with documented history are rarely offered for sale. Rolex Factory Service (2021) The watch was fully serviced by Rolex on October 21, 2021. Service included: Full movement overhaul Replacement crystal Replacement bezel Replacement crown Replacement bracelet Importantly: Original dial and hands were preserved All replaced original parts were returned The watch includes: Rolex service invoice ($3,632.77) Rolex green service card with serial number Original replaced parts Since the service was completed, the watch has been kept safely stored and not worn. Condition The watch remains in excellent vintage condition with: Beautiful, even tritium patina Matching matt black background with matching dial and hand lume color Strong red Submariner text Clean dial with no visible lume loss The movement is running well following the recent Rolex service. Technical Specifications Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Submariner 1680 Year: 1969 Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40 mm Bezel: Rotating diver bezel Crystal: Acrylic Dial: Black with Red Submariner text Depth Rating: 200m = 660ft Bracelet: Oyster steel bracelet (Rolex service replacement) What Is Included The watch comes with: Rolex Submariner 1680 Red Submariner watch Rolex 2021 service invoice Rolex green service card Original replaced parts returned by Rolex Replacement Rolex bracelet from service Summary This is a beautiful example of an early Red Submariner with the highly sought-after MK1 meters-first dial. The combination of: Single-owner provenance Original dial and hands Matching vintage patina Rolex factory service documentation Returned original parts makes this a very desirable collector piece. Available for inspection Additional photographs available upon request