The Rolex Submariner with reference number 1680 was produced from 1966 to 1979. You can now find these beautiful timepieces on the pre-owned market.
The Rolex Submariner 1680 is a sought-after vintage dive watch for several reasons. The stainless steel case and bracelet that comes standard for the Submariner make it a durable choice that can last for years. The addition of a date display also adds functionality to this timeless design. Of course, it wouldn’t be a diving watch without robust water resistance. The Submariner 1680 won’t let you down, as it’s capable of depths up to 100m. It also features the Submariner’s standard unidirectional, rotating bezels for tracking dive time.
As for the dial, the black colour helps make the luminescent hour markers and hands even more readable in low-light conditions. Overall, the Submariner 1680 is a beautiful, vintage Rolex that you’ll be able to appreciate for many years to come.
Since the 1950s, Rolex has been perfecting and iterating on the first Submariner model. At first, Rolex Submariners had no date display, and the 1680 was the first Submariner to introduce this feature to the fan-favourite diving watch. While this is a useful feature for many, the change divided the watch community.
Some preferred the no-date Submariners for the cleaner dial design and some preferred the date display for the functionality and the aesthetic. If the date window is something you appreciate on your diving watch, then the 1680 might be the perfect vintage Submariner for you.
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