1978 Rolex Submariner MK2 Ref. 1680 (with Box & Certificate & fresh RSC)

Model:
Year of issue: 1978
Reference number: 1680
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

1680 White       - The 1680 reference was launched in 1967 as the first Submariner in the line-up which had a date. To mark this, the word Submariner was printed in red color until the white Submariner variant was launched in ca 1977. The current example is from 1978 and houses a MK2 dial with vivid cream patina which really is the highlight of this watch. The lumes really pop out on the back dial and blend nicely with the beautifully aged dark gunmetal grey insert.The watch has just returned from a full Service at Rolex, as to be expected the hands had been replaced by Luminova hands but we have beautifully color matched them with the lumes on the dial.  Its a beautiful example of a vintage Submariner Date offered in a great full set with box and certificate and fresh RSC papers.

SKU 1.1.840
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Ref. No. 1680
Serial No. 5350XXX
Year 1978
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Very good case that has been lightly polished in the past and is showing some wear from age. The lugs remain straight and even with clear numbers inbetween. The bezel insert is mint and has aged to a matte dark gun metal grey color
Bracelet / Strap Very good 93150 solid Oyster bracelet with dive extension and later clasp. 11 links
Dial Excellent Mk2 dial with vivid vanilla color lumes. There is a small oil stain under the U from Submariner, visible only under magnification. The watch just came back from a full Service at Rolex so the hands were replaced with Luminova hands, these hands have been color matched.
Crystal Acrylic Top Hat
Price Sold
Movement Automatic, freshly serviced by Rolex
Condition Very good
Box Orig. Box & Carton
Papers Punched Warranty Certificate, RSC Card & Invoice

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...