Rare

Rolex
Submariner
Ref. 1680


EUR 19.900,-

The Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 with red text is one of the most coveted vintage Submariners of all time. Produced from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, it’s instantly recognizable by the iconic red “Submariner” script on the dial – a detail highly sought after by collectors. This example features an original Mark V dial, distinguished by its thin red font, open sixes, and balanced minute track. The case, bezel insert, and tritium lume are all in wonderfully preserved condition with beautiful vintage patina. A true piece of Rolex history – rare, correct, and highly collectible.

Details


Material

Steel

Clockwork

Automatic

Ref NR.

1680

Dial color

black

Condition

very good

Diameter

40mm

Warranty

2 Years

The Diver's Watch

Submariner

The Submariner appeared in 1953 and was the first wristwatch for divers that was waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. In the history of watchmaking, the Submariner marked a historic turning point and became an absolute reference among diving watches.

Legendary Waterproofness

Oyster Case

The Oyster case is a milestone in the history of watchmaking. Invented by Rolex in 1926, it was the world's first waterproof watch case. Bezel, caseback and winding crown are screwed watertight to the middle section. Form and function are perfectly matched - typically Rolex.

Robust & sought after

Stainless steel Oystersteel

For a Rolex to retain its beauty and functionality in extreme conditions, Rolex uses its own stainless steel alloy - Oystersteel. It is particularly resistant to corrosion and distinguished by its special shine. Oystersteel belongs to the steel grade "Stainless Steel 904L" which is normally used in extreme areas such as the aerospace and chemical industries.

The best time is now:

Rolex Submariner

2 Years Timelounge Warranty

very good

Steel

Articles prepared for you

In the right time

The return of the 80s

Everything comes back. At some point. Even my grandmother knew that and the more mature you become, the more you realise: damn, it really is like that. When Rolex presented the GMT-Master II as a yellow gold and bicolour version on a Jubilé bracelet last year, I immediately felt something like my own personal Werthers Echte moment. Only not with gold-wrapped caramel sweets, but with the watches I knew from my childhood. And so I still remember, as if it were yesterday, the picture of TV legend Horst Tappert smiling at me from the cover of a TV magazine with a gold GMT on a Jubilee bracelet.

How deep is deep?

When I started wearing watches at a young age, everything was quite simple for me. If the words “Water Resistant” were written on the back cover, you had to be careful. On the other hand, if it said “30M”, everything was fine. Off to the beach with it and have fun. I wore those watches in the sea for years without a care in the world - for swimming, showering and bathing anyway.