Rolex Submariner*** 1680 Red MK V PX Full*** 1973

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ROLEX Red Submariner MK V Ref. 1680, PX Order Full Set of Papers, 1973
Serial: 332XXXX
Circa: 1973
Reference: 1680

DIAL: Mark V Black dial with luminous triangle, dots and rectangle hour markers.
Submariner text in RED color and date aperture at 3 o’clock.
Original ‘Mercedes’ hands with central sweep seconds. 660ft=200m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified and SWISS – T < 25 indicated on the dial.

CASE: 40mm, with black rotating diver bezel

MOVEMENT: Caliber 1570, Self-winding mechanical movement with 26 jewels

BRACELET: Rolex stainless steel fliplock bracelet

MANUFACTURER: Rolex

CONDITION REPORT: Mint and all original condition. The case may have been polished during a professional service.

NOTES:
The reference 1680 was introduced in the mid-1960’s (est. 1966) and had the chronometer movement standard as well as the date display. This was also the introduction of the ‘Cyclops’ date magnifier on the acrylic to the Submariner line.
The 1680 also marked the transition of the Submariner from a pure tool watch built for serious divers to also being designated for and sold as a luxury sports watch. This was made apparent because the 1680 was the first Submariner to be sold in a two-tone steel and gold version as well as an 18K solid gold version.
This particular early 1680 Submariner, nicknamed the ‘Red Submariner’ has the text SUBMARINER in red. This was only the case for the first few years of production with an estimated 6 different Red Sub Mark series.
This watch comes complete with its original full set of PX (army base) receipts, order form, guarantee and original box, a big asset for its collectability.

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