Rolex Submariner 1680

Vintage Rolex Red Submariner 1680 Feet First Dial

22,632.86 Circa 1971 141092 Vintage Mens No Box or Papers Stainless Steel Acrylic 40mm Aluminum Timing 2867XXX Black w/ Tritium hour markers, Tritium hands & Tritium lume 1575 Automatic Bidirectional Date Stainless Steel Oyster Rivet Oysterclasp This Submariner is in great vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The case has been polished. The inside caseback is stamped "1680, IV.72." The numbers are clearly visible between the lugs. The bezel insert is in great condition with light wear. The crown is a later, trip lock (has 3 dots), service replacement. The dial is in excellent condition with light patina around the edge. The lume on the dial has developed patina and aged to an attractive buttery yellow color. The hands have developed patina and the lume has aged to a similar color as the lume on the dial. The C&I Oyster bracelet has 10 links and is stamped "7-70." This bracelet is in great overall condition with some wear and some stretch between the links which is common for this style bracelet.  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 circa 1971 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 have identified six different "Red" 1680 dial variations. This watch features a Mark IV dial, distinguished by the feet-first depth rating with open 6s and red "Submariner" text painted over white text.