| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $14,915.36 |
| Item Number: | 137182 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Submariner 1680 “Grey-blue bezel” |
| Serial: | 5647XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1978 |
| Gender: | Men’s |
| Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
| Case: | Stainless steel; inside caseback is stamped “1680”. Serial and reference numbers are clearly visible. |
| Dial: | Matte black dial with Tritium lume on dial and hands |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 93150 Oyster with 12 links, 580 endlinks and clasp stamped “VC” indicating it is from 1978 |
| Box & Papers: | Watch Essence’s presentation box |
| Warranty: | This vintage Rolex comes with Watch Essence’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 some light wear and scratches. The bezel insert is in great condition with light wear; it has aged to a lovely grey-blue color throughout. The pip is a later replacement. The dial is in overall great condition with light patina. The lume on the dial has developed patina and aged to an attractive almond color. The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands has aged to a pleasing yellow color that is a bit darker than the lume on the dial; this is not uncommon. The bracelet is in great condition with light wear and light stretch between the links. The crystal has light wear.
Description: Rolex Submariner 1680
Pre-owned Rolex Submariner ref 1680 (1978) is one of the most sought-after vintage watches on the market. It hails from the legendary Submariner collection, complete with a waterproof 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
