Rolex Red Bezel Submariner. Both timepieces now feature a redesigned slightly larger 41 mm case whose profile is highlighted by the light reflections from the case sides and lugs and are fitted on a remodelled bracelet. 3 meter first where the depth rating is in meters first followed by the equivalent in feet and 3 feet first marks vice versa.
The rolex red submariner was produced from roughly 1969 to 1973 some say 1966 as a start while others claim the watch went on until 1975. The red sub always contains the automatic caliber rolex 1575 which added a date display to its predecessor 1570. In the world of watch collecting an iteration or type of dial is categorised by the prefix mark often abbreviated to mk and the rolex red submariner ref 1680 has an impressive 6 marks.
1680 brings back wildly inconsistent dates but after referring to highly reliable sources it can be confidently stated that the 1680 was introduced in 1969.
The word submariner was written in red on the dial until 1974 thus earning it the nickname red sub. Some rolex watches are irresistible to fans and connoisseurs alike. An online search into researching the production period of the submariner ref. Production of the rolex red submariner ref 1680 began in 1969.