Manufacturer: | Rolex |
Regular Price: | $13,166.06 |
Item Number: | 128430 |
Condition: | Vintage |
Model Name/Number: | Submariner 1680 "Jubilee" |
Serial: | 5114XXX |
Year: | Circa 1978 |
Gender: | Men's |
Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
Case: | Stainless steel; inside caseback is stamped "1680". Serial and reference numbers are visible. |
Dial: | Matte black dial with Tritium lume on dial and hands. |
Bracelet: | Stainless steel 62510 Jubilee with 21 links, 555 endlinks and clasp stamped "C" indicating it is from 1978. |
Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
Warranty: | This vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
This Rolex watch is in great, honest condition. The case is strong with some scratches and nicks; the bevels are visible. The caseback has some scratches. The bezel ring has remained sharp and the bezel insert has aged nicely to a beautiful dark grey color. The bezel has some scratches and wear. The pip at 12 is a later replacement. The dial is in great condition with light patina; the dial has a mark on it under the hands above the "Submariner text" depending on the time, this is covered by the hands. The lume plots on the dial have developed patina and have aged to a pleasing custard yellow color. The hands have developed patina and the lume has aged to a beautiful yellow that matches the hands well. The jubilee bracelet is in great overall condition with wear and some stretch between the links which is not uncommon. Some of the links in the center of the 12 o'clock side show signs of flattening from the previous owner wearing against a desk/ hard surface; something we have seen before. The crystal has some wear.
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 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, like the example we have here.
This watch has an overall great look from the perfectly aged dark bezel to the striking custard colored lume. In addition, the watch is paired with a jubilee bracelet which changes the whole look and feel.
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
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Excellent service, staff was very helpful in educating me on my purchase. I’ll never consider buying anywhere else
So far everything has been great!
My birth year serial Perfect matching markers and hands patina Perfect matching pearl Fat font insert with a beautiful grey out fade patina Running 100% excellent time. Accurate to the second even after 24 hours and non effects by wearing or resting positions.
outstanding example of Red Submariner. Exactly what I have been looking for.
Item delivered promptly and as described.
A little late on my review but I thought better late than never. I purchased this watch as an every day timepiece and couldn't be happier. I wear it everywhere and it still looks and functions great.