1973 Rolex Red Submariner MK4 Ref. 1680 (Super Full Set)

Model:
Year of issue: 1973
Reference number: 1680
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

Super Full Set       - Here's a stunning example of a Rolex Red Submariner reference 1680 from 1978. Before we describe this watch we have to say that this is one of the best Red Subs we have offered for sale to date. The condition is stunning with a super fat and sharp case showing beautiful bevelling and healthy lugs. The dial is near flawless, not showing any wear from age. The luminous dots have aged to a vibrant  Yellow color and are matching the hands well. The bezel insert is to die for, has taken on a blueish gun metal grey color. The bracelet is a period correct folded 9315 Oyster with extension clasp. This watch comes in a super full set with inner and outer boxes, booklet, original filled and dated Warranty, anker and hang tag. We are super thrilled to offer this beautiful Red Submariner for sale.

SKU 9.3.2.234
Brand Rolex
Model Red Submariner MK4
Ref. No. 1680
Serial No. 3330XXX
Year 1973
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Very good case that has been lightly polished in the past and that is showing some wear from age. The lugs remain sharp, healthy and well defined with clear case numbers inbetween. The bezel is sharp and holds a beautifully faded gunmetal grey insert with Tritium pearl
Bracelet / Strap Very good and long matching 9315 folded Oyster bracelet with dive extension
Dial Very good MK4 Red Submariner dial with vivid patina on lume plots and hands. The dial surface is phenomenally clean, the scratches visible on pictures are on the plexi, not on the dial. The hands seem to have been relumed ages ago but are perfectly matching the color on the dial.
Price Sold
Crystal Acrylic Top Hat
Movement Automatic
Functions Date
Condition Mint
Box Inner and outer box
Paper Punched and dated Warranty Certificate, Booklet, Anker, hang tags

Dealer

Tariq Malik

The Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner is without a doubt one of the most successful Rolex models in history. Not only because it more than aptly served its purpose as diver’s watch, although I am pretty sure only a small number of Submariners has ever seen a spat of water. Its appearance in several James Bond movies certainly helped as well. If you omit functionality and marketing, the Submariner success is mainly due to its elegance as a timeless dress watch. It’s just one of those watches you keep looking at, regardless of wanting to know the time of day. The Submariner was launched in 1953 and officially presented at the Basel Fair in 1954. Check out my RPReport about the Rolex Submariner History by following this link...