Rolex Submariner*** 1680 Red Sub MK IV*** 1972
ROLEX Red Submariner Mark IV Ref. 1680, 1972
Serial: 2811581
Circa: 1972
Reference: 1680
DIAL: Black 'Mark IV' 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 60 min black rotating diver bezel, tritium pip.
MOVEMENT: Caliber 1570, Self-winding mechanical movement with 26 jewels
BRACELET: Rolex stainless steel Oyster 9315/380B dated 3.72
CONDITION REPORT: Excellent condition. The case is worn but appears unpolished. The dial and hands are excellent with stunning with rich patina on the indexes. Hands are original to the watch and are lighter in color than the dial. The insert appears to be a later generation and the endlinks appear to be service 380B.
The movement was fully overhauled in March 2023.
NOTES: 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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