| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Reference | 1680 |
| Year of production (circa) | 1972 |
| Material | Steel |
| Crystal | Acrylic |
| Dial color | Black |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Bracelet/strap: | Steel |
| Lug Width | 20 mm |
| Set Content | Rolex service papers |
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Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680
The 1680 was launched in the late sixties, to run alongside the 5513. In contrast to the 5513, the 1680 was the first Submariner to feature the now famous date with cyclops. A 2,5x magnification lens was put on top of the acrylic crystal, right over the date window. It has become an iconic look for Rolex, which you can find on Datejusts, Day-Dates, GMT’s and more.
Here we have an example from about 1972. Originally this year the dial has to be a single red, but somewhere down the line, it has been replaced by an all-original Mk I dial. But it does not make the watch less special, look at that cream-coloured tritium with the matching hands. The watch comes with Rolex service papers.
If you enjoy a nice date and cyclops, this beautiful 1680 could very well be your next watch!
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Brand
Rolex
Movement
Automatic
Model
Submariner
Diameter
40 mm
Reference
1680
Bracelet/strap:
Steel
Year of production (circa)
1972
Lug Width
20 mm
Material
Steel
Set Content
Rolex service papers
Crystal
Acrylic
Warranty
2 year (AWCo)
Dial color
Black
Oh, the mighty Submariner! Could this be the most desired watch ever made?
The Sub certainly has the heritage to go with its iconic status. It was one of those very early dive watches from the era when commercial and leisure diving exploded. The Ref. 6204 was introduced in 1954 (after having been completed in 1953), shortly after the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. It followed the, now familiar, template for a modern dive watch with its rotatable bezel surrounding the dial and crystal.
The Submariner has been in continuous production ever since and saw many updates along the way. Still, the modern Submariner looks eerily similar to its 1953 predecessor, proving that this is one of the most timeless and iconic watch designs out there. One of the most copied as well.
The early Submariners have become extremely collectible. Good examples are exceedingly rare and fetch astronomical prices. A very popular variant is the Ref. 5513, which was made from 1962 until about 1988. It is a true vintage Sub with its acrylic crystal and aluminum bezel inlay. Although variants with applied indices can be found in its later years, the archetypal 5513 features Tritium painted markers. Rare dial variations such as gilt and explorer dials are particularly collectible.
When hunting for a Sub, you will have to make one crucial decision: date or no date? Some people prefer the clean, symmetrical look of a no-date Sub. Others like the date and cyclops on the crystal. While the aforementioned Ref. 5513 is a no-date version, cyclops-loving collectors should be looking at a Ref. 1680 (introduced in 1967) and its successors.
1988 Saw the introduction of the first “modern” Rolex Submariner. Among the updates was a sapphire crystal, which completely changes the feel of the watch, but also its everyday toughness. The Ref. 14060 (no-date) and 16610 (date) are among the most popular Subs today. They combine the ruggedness of a modern Rolex with the classical looks of a slim case and aluminum bezel insert, which were lost in later ceramic Subs.
The Rolex Submariner is arguably the perfect watch. A timeless design combined with great engineering. Versatile aesthetics and rugged build. And it was not exactly hurt by being James Bond’s watch of choice in Dr. No, 1962.
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