Rolex Submariner 1680
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Let's dive deeper into this beauitful 1680!The 1680 was introduced in 1969. It was the first submariner with a date function displayed at the 3-hour position. You might think right now: “Why would Rolex put a datefunction on a diving watch?” Well, because it rapidly became more than just a diving watch. During the sixties, the Submariner was so popular amongst everyone that Rolex adjusted the model based on the demands for everyday use. Nowadays, this watch is such a classic and therfore, it has been on the wirsts of many cult figures. This stainless steel specimen is very handsome as the tritium plots have aged so beautifully into a creamy colour and they match perfectly with the handset. Moreover, the bezel is still in great condition and has barely lost its colour. The watch has the nice case size of 40mm, which is the perfect size for a sportive, yet formal watch. It comes with a solid oyster bracelet that is in mint condition. This is a very early example as it belongs to the first batch of Submariners with a white text, which Rolex introduced in 1975.
Introduction
Rolex SubmarinerVisionary Hans Wildorf set out to make the world’s first waterproof and dust proof wristwatch and so in 1926 the ‘Oyster case’ was created. Then later on in 1953, the Rolex Submariner was born, with a water depth rating of 330ft/100M making it one of the world’s first wristwatches designed for the upcoming sport of scuba diving. The wristwatch was created for divers who needed a precise watch which could scale to such depths and be a reliable and accurate way of measuring (with the turning bezel) the time spent underwater. A major aspect of creating such a time piece was to make it easily legible yet aesthetically pleasing, hence the large contrasting white tritium hour markers and Mercedes hand on the black dial. The rugged look was adopted by no other than himself Mr Bond. (Sean Connory as Bond wore it in 1962’s ‘Dr. No’. The watch was also featured in the later ‘Goldfinger’ and ‘Thunderball’ movie.) A legend was born and overtime it proved to be arguably one of the best, most desirable and iconic luxury watches of all time.REF. 1680The Submariner 1680 was produced between 1967 until 1979. It was the first Submariner with the date function. This reference has a calibre 1575 based on the cal.1530. In the first 7 years of production the 1680 was printed with Submariner on the dial in red instead of white, the “red Submariner”. The early models are extra desirable and feature a “Meter first dial” (which refers to the 200 meters depth rating being displayed before the 600 feet depth rating.)
Specifications
- SKU 4740
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