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| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $12,857.36 |
| Item Number: | 161138 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Submariner 1680 "Grey Bezel" |
| Serial: | 6191XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1979 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case; the back of clasp is stamped "1680". Serial and reference numbers are visible. |
| Dial: | Matte black dial with Tritium lume plots. |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 93150 Oyster bracelet with 11 links, 580 end links and divers extension. The clasp is marked "VC" indicating it was produced in 1978. |
| Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
| Warranty: | This pre-owned 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. |
Vintage Watch Condition Examination:
This Submariner is in great vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The case is strong with normal signs of wear. The bezel ring has remained sharp and the bezel is in great condition. The bezel insert has faded evenly throughout to a beautiful grey color with hints of blue and lavender depending on lighting; the pip is a later replacement. The matte dial is in great condition with light patina. The lume on the dial has aged to a lovely yellow/beige color. The hands have developed light patina and the lume has developed patina; the seconds hand has aged darker than the others. The bracelet is in good condition with normal signs of wear, it has some stretch between the links.
Description: Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680
Pre-owned Rolex Submariner ref 1680 (Circa 1979) is one of the most sought-after vintage watches on the market. It hails from the legendary Submariner collection, complete with an Oyster case, 60-minute diver's bezel, and self-winding movement. The 1680 also holds a special place in Rolex history as the first Submariner to feature a date mechanism on the dial. Rolex initially made the 1680 with a single line of red text on the dial and would later move to all white text like the example we have here. These "White" 1680s have gained popularity and good ones are becoming harder and harder to find. This example has aged beautifully over the years from the perfectly aged bezel to the striking lume color; This Sub checks all the boxes.
* 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.
Each order is ready for shipment within one (1) business day after the order is approved and processed. All watch orders are shipped FedEx overnight and are fully insured at no charge to the customer. Please be advised that for any deliveries from Bob's Watches, a recipient aged 21 years or older must be present to provide a signature upon receipt of the package.
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Simply the best.
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.
