Rolex. An attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, orangy-brown dial, blue bezel and bracelet
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Rolex. An attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, orangy-brown dial, blue bezel and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER, 660FT=200M, REF. 1680/8, CASE NO. 5'257'532, CIRCA 1977

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Rolex. An attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, orangy-brown dial, blue bezel and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 660ft=200m, Ref. 1680/8, case no. 5'257'532, circa 1977
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, orangy-brown dial, applied luminous dot baton, dagger numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving blue bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
39 mm. diam.
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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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The appearance of the present watch may come as a surprise to some collectors, but the combination of blue bezel and vibrant brown dial is most appealing for this particular watch. A yellow gold reference 1680, this Submariner stuns by its unusual reflective brushed brown dial. The shine coming from its surface is only heightened by the special applied luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals. Avid Rolex collectors have coined the term "nipple" dial for watch faces adorned with these applied indices with stylish gold surround. While the dial of this watch was originally of blue colour, a mix of exposure to the elements, including strong ultra-violet light, has changed the property of the paint on the watch face to a charismatic orangy-brown. This type of "ageing" can occassionaly be found on some Rolex watches, making them even more attractive to the collector.

The gilt graphics on the dial are particular to the gold version of the reference and befit the watch perfectly. Overall in very good condition, this is a golden opportunity for any collector to obtain a rare and attractive Submariner.

Being in yellow gold, the watch is technically a ref. 1680/8 even if the reference number engraved between the upper lugs and on the inside of the case back only identifies it as a reference 1680.

Rolex reference 1680 was introduced in 1969 and was the company's first Submariner with date. Available in either stainless steel or 18K gold, the standard version of this reference featured dial and bezels in either blue or black.

Reference 1680/8 is illustrated in Rolex Submariner Story by Franca & Guido Mondani and Lele Ravagnani, pp. 104-105 and p. 107, as well as in 100 Years of Rolex likewise by F. & G. Mondani, p. 133.