Rolex Submariner 1680

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Condition: -
Year of Production: 1969
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: Switzerland
Description

Red Submariner, Meter First, Mark II, Rolex, 'Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 200m./660 ft., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified', case No. 2229320, Ref. 1680. Made in 1969. Fine and rare, early, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with red "Submariner" dial, date and a stainless steel Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet. | Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks & Horological Tools / Imperial Treasures | Geneva, 16th November 2008

Red Submariner, Meter First, Mark II, Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 200m./660 ft., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 2229320, Ref. 1680. Made in 1969. Fine and rare, early, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with red "Submariner" dial, date and a stainless steel Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet., CHF 20,000 - 25,000 USD 18,000 - 23,000 / EUR 13,000 - 16,000 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with "Submariner" in red letters, luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P... Geneva, Nov 16, 2008 LOT 685 Red Submariner, Meter First, Mark II, Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 200m./660 ft., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 2229320, Ref. 1680. Made in 1969. Fine and rare, early, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with red "Submariner" dial, date and a stainless steel Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet. CHF 20,000 - 25,000 USD 18,000 - 23,000 / EUR 13,000 - 16,000 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with "Submariner" in red letters, luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm. Share

Collectible Features |Rolex Submariner 1680

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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
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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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