1969 Rolex Red Submariner Ref: 1680 Meters First Dial Turning Brown
1969 Rolex Red Submariner Ref: 1680 Meters First Dial Turning Brown
Inventory 1261
Brand Rolex
Style Submariner ‘Red’
Model 1680
Serial 2,1XX,XXX
Dial Mk 2 Meters First
Material Stainless Steel
Case (mm) 40
This watch is running at COSC spec.
Case
Very nice case that has recently been polished and has light wear from use..
The caseback is stamped: 1680 II.69
Bezel/Insert
Very nice condition black insert that has faded to a blue hue and has light wear from use.
Dial
Very nice condition Meters First Red Submariner dial with even and creamy hour markers. The lume is mostly intact on all the markers except the 11 and 12 o'clock markers where it has partially flaked off. The watch comes with the correct 'hooked 7' silver date disc. I've included a photo of the watch in direct sunlight to show the dark brown hue the dial has aged to.
Hands
Excellent hands that have aged to a few shades darker patina than the markers.
Bracelet/Strap
Excellent newer 'Pateted' 9315 folded-link Oyster bracelet with 12 links and 380 end links. The bracelet has light stretch and wear from use.
Accessories
This watch comes with only the watch as shown in the photos.