Rolex Submariner*** 1680 Red Sub MK IV B&P*** 1972
ROLEX Red Submariner Mark IV Ref. 1680, Box & Papers, 1972
Serial: 2628734
Circa: 1972
Reference: 1680
DIAL: Mark IV Black dial with luminous triangle, dots and rectangle hour markers.
Submariner text in RED color and date aperture at 3 o’clock.
Original ‘Mercedes’ hands with central sweep seconds. 660ft=200m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified and SWISS – T < 25 indicated on the dial.
CASE: 40mm, Stainless Steel with black rotating diver bezel
Inner case back dated I.70
MOVEMENT: Caliber 1570, Self-winding mechanical movement with 26 jewels
BRACELET: Rolex stainless steel fliplock bracelet Ref 93150
CONDITION REPORT: Good condition with mint condition dial and hands, original bezel and only slightly polished case.
NOTES: This watch comes with its original presentation box and punched papers.
The reference 1680 was introduced in the mid-1960’s (est. 1966) and had the chronometer movement standard as well as the date display. This was also the introduction of the ‘Cyclops’ date magnifier on the acrylic to the Submariner line.
The 1680 also marked the transition of the Submariner from a pure tool watch built for serious divers to also being designated for and sold as a luxury sports watch. This was made apparent because the 1680 was the first Submariner to be sold in a two-tone steel and gold version as well as an 18K solid gold version.
This particular early 1680 Submariner, nicknamed the ‘Red Submariner’ has the text SUBMARINER in red. This was only the case for the first few years of production with an estimated 6 different Red Sub Mark series.
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