The first Submariner Date, reference 1680 has been launched more than 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 1975 watch for sale is just exceptional.
The watch had a full ROLEX service done on February 2024 with a worldwide Rolex warranty until 02-2026..