Some specifications for this reference are on file; the record is incomplete.
Rolex · Submariner
Submariner Date
Ref. 1680 — “Red Sub”
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First Submariner with a date. Early examples carry red 'Submariner' text (Mark I–VI dials), a heavily studied and faked feature.
At a glance
- Brand
- Rolex
- Collection
- Submariner
- Reference
- 1680
- Production
- 1969–1980
- Caliber
- 1575
- Case diameter
- 40mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
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