Rolex 1680. Because of the new date feature the movement had to be modified and the watch had the caliber 1575 within which was basically the same as the preceding caliber 1570 only with the addition of the date function. 1979 vintage rolex submariner 1680.
Rolex Submariner Ref 1680 Retailed By Tiffany Co Circa 1977 Rolex Submariner No Date Rolex Red Submariner Rolex Submariner from www.pinterest.com
Because of the new date feature the movement had to be modified and the watch had the caliber 1575 within which was basically the same as the preceding caliber 1570 only with the addition of the date function. Evolution of the red rolex submariner ref 1680 from the research i did last 2 3 years i now know that the earliest redsubs are made with 2 1xx xxx serial and with early 69 caseback stamp. 3 meter first where the depth rating is in meters first followed by the equivalent in feet and 3 feet first marks vice versa.
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1680 mk2 meters first red circa 1969 19 685. Rolex 1680 in white letters a stainless steel rolex white submariner reference 1680 with date feature. 1680 mk2 meters first red circa 1969 19 685. Movement ref 1680 features the calibre 1570 26 jewels movement.
