Rolex Submariner 1680 18k 1978
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Rolex Submariner1680 18k 1978
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Case diameter
40 mm
Year
1978
Case material
Yellow gold
Bracelet
Yellow gold
Condition
Mint
New/unworn
Pre-owned
Movement
Automatic
Waterproof
No
Scope of delivery
Including box and papers
The first Submariner Date, reference 1680 has been launched 50 years ago. Compared to her eldest sister, the 5512 released in 1959, you have now a new feature, the date aperture at 3 o'clock with a magnifier X 2.5 to facilitate the reading. Aesthetically, the watch is identical. The new 1575 caliber is also introduced at this time. Only in 1969, the 1680/8 ...Read more
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Rolex Submariner1680 18k 1978

The first Submariner Date, reference 1680 has been launched 50 years ago.

Compared to her eldest sister, the 5512 released in 1959, you have now a new feature, the date aperture at 3 o'clock with a magnifier X 2.5 to facilitate the reading.

Aesthetically, the watch is identical.

The new 1575 caliber is also introduced at this time.

Only in 1969, the 1680/8 version in 18K yellow gold was launched.

This version gives Rolex a new era in the luxury sports watches.

Waterproof to 200 m, the 1680 will be produced 12 years from 1967 to 1979.

It will be replaced by the 16800 produced from 1979 to 1988.

This 1978 watch for sale full set is a very nice piece with the black dial.