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Rolex Submariner 1680

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Vintage Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Ghost Bezel Black Dial Automatic 40mm Watch

Vintage Rolex Submariner Date – Ref. 1680 (Stainless Steel / Black Dial / Ghost Bezel / 40mm) Specific Watch Details: Year: 1978 Condition: Used (Good) – Moderate wear from regular use, including scratches or minor dents. Bracelet may be stretched. Engravings may show wear. May have been lightly polished. Please see photos. Condition Notes: Case was re-cut and laser welded Inclusions: Watch Only Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Fliplock clasp Stock Number: 1393 General Information: Brand: Rolex Family: Submariner Model: Submariner Date Reference Number: 1680 Movement: Rolex Caliber 1570 – Automatic; Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date Case Material: Stainless Steel Bezel: Bidirectional aluminum timing bezel (faded “ghost” insert) Crystal: Acrylic Case Back: Closed Case Diameter: 40.00 mm Dial: Color: Black Indexes: Tritium hour markers Hands: Mercedes-style hands About the Submariner Date: The Rolex Submariner Date ref. 1680 is a cornerstone vintage reference, representing the first Submariner to feature a date complication. Produced throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, it maintains the classic proportions and tool-watch functionality that defined the early Submariner line. This example showcases a naturally faded “ghost” bezel, a desirable trait among collectors that highlights the watch’s age and character. Powered by the Caliber 1570 and fitted with an acrylic crystal and tritium dial, the 1680 remains a highly collectible vintage Submariner with strong historical significance. Important Notes: All images provided are of the actual watch you will receive. For added assurance, please contact us directly with any questions. This watch may or may not include specific parts, booklets, or accessories. Please read the listing carefully. We use a macro lens for our photos, which may make imperfections appear larger or more pronounced than they actually are.

Collectible Features |Rolex Submariner 1680

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.
Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Serpico y Laino
Dials co-branded with the name of a famous Rolex retailer in Venezuela.
Swiss T<25
A marking indicating the use of tritium as a luminescent material, emitting less than 25 millicuries of radiation.

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