Rolex Vintage Submariner 1680 Box + Papers + Booklets + Service Records

$10,500

The Rolex Submariner 1680 holds a special place in the brand’s history as the first Submariner reference to feature a date complication, introduced in the late 1960s. Its addition of the Cyclops lens over the date window at 3 o’clock set it apart from earlier no-date Submariners and marked the evolution of the model into a true tool watch with everyday functionality. The 1680 was produced from the late 1960s through the late 1970s, with some of the most collectible early models featuring the famous “Red Submariner” dial, where the word Submariner is printed in red. Later versions shifted to all-white text dials. Key features include: • 40mm stainless steel Oyster case with a unidirectional rotating bezel • Black matte dial with luminous hour markers and hands (tritium on original examples) • Date window with Cyclops magnification at 3 o’clock • Caliber 1575 automatic movement, known for robustness and reliability • Acrylic crystal, giving it the vintage charm collectors love • Oyster bracelet in stainless steel with flip-lock clasp The Submariner 1680 is admired for its rugged tool watch heritage paired with Rolex’s refinement. Its vintage appeal—especially in the “Red Submariner” variants—makes it one of the most collectible Submariners, sought after by enthusiasts worldwide.