Submariner 1680 – Creamy Patina (ca. 1978)
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A vintage icon from Rolex’s golden era of dive watches, this Submariner 1680 stands out with its beautifully aged creamy tritium patina—offering timeless character and collectability.
Details:
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Reference: 1680
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Year: ca. 1978
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Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel
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Bezel: Black aluminum insert with faded hue and silvered numerals
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Dial: Matte black with creamy tritium indices and matching hands
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Movement: Rolex Caliber 1575, automatic with date
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Bracelet: Oyster bracelet 93150
Set Includes:
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Watch only (no box or papers)
Condition:
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Vintage condition with honest signs of age
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Dial and hands show consistent creamy patina
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Case retains strong proportions;
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Bezel insert naturally faded with minor wear
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Crystal clean, possibly replaced
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Running well; time and date functioning properly
The Rolex 1680 is a cornerstone in Submariner history—the first to feature a date complication—now elevated by the sought-after patina that vintage collectors prize.
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