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Description
A Rolex Submariner Watch, Stainless Steel with a Black Bezel and Dial.
Model number- 1680
Year- 1978
Case Size- 40mm
Movement- Automatic
Condition- Vintage
Warranty- 12-Month WLC Warranty
Original Rolex Paperwork
Rolex Service Paperwork
Boxed & Certified
A Rolex Submariner Date watch presented in stainless steel with a black bezel and matching black dial, representing one of the most iconic vintage sports Rolex references ever produced. Reference 1680 holds enormous importance in Submariner history as the very first Submariner Date model, introducing the now-legendary date complication and Cyclops lens to the collection. Produced during the golden era of Rolex tool watches.
Powered by Rolex’s proven automatic calibre movement, the 40mm case delivers the timeless proportions that many enthusiasts regard as the perfect Submariner size. The matte black dial with creamy tritium hour markers and matching hands gives the watch exceptional vintage character, while the faded nuances developed over time make each example entirely unique.
Presented in vintage condition and supplied with its original Rolex paperwork, boxed and certified alongside a 12-month WLC warranty, this 1978 example represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the most collectable vintage Submariner references available today. A true cornerstone piece for any serious Rolex collection, combining heritage, rarity and unmistakable vintage charm in equal measure.
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