A superb unpolished 1975 Rolex Submariner 1680 — an essential piece for serious collectors. This example sits at the pivotal moment between the “red” and “white” Submariner era (approx. 3.9 million serial) and is fitted with a highly desirable MK1 dial. The dial’s vanilla-aged lume plots are evenly matched to the hands and markers, creating an attractive, cohesive patina that signals authenticity and careful preservation.
Key details:
Model: Rolex Submariner 1680
Year: 1975 (early transition from red to white)
Dial: MK1 — highly collectible and sought-after by enthusiasts
Lume: Vanilla-aged plots, well-matched and attractive patina
Case material: Stainless steel
Size: 40 mm
Condition: Excellent; unpolished
Why this 1680 stands out:
Transitional provenance: The serial places this watch at a historically significant point in Submariner production.
Authentic, well-matched patina: Collectors prize even, natural aging; this watch presents that patina across dial, hands, and lume.
MK1 dial rarity: Early Mk1 dials are increasingly scarce and command attention in the market.
A superb unpolished 1975 Rolex Submariner 1680 — an essential piece for serious collectors. This example sits at the pivotal moment between the “red” and “white” Submariner era (approx. 3.9 million serial) and is fitted with a highly desirable MK1 dial. The dial’s vanilla-aged lume plots are evenly matched to the hands and markers, creating an attractive, cohesive patina that signals authenticity and careful preservation.
Key details:
Model: Rolex Submariner 1680
Year: 1975 (early transition from red to white)
Dial: MK1 — highly collectible and sought-after by enthusiasts
Lume: Vanilla-aged plots, well-matched and attractive patina
Case material: Stainless steel
Size: 40 mm
Condition: Excellent; unpolished
Why this 1680 stands out:
Transitional provenance: The serial places this watch at a historically significant point in Submariner production.
Authentic, well-matched patina: Collectors prize even, natural aging; this watch presents that patina across dial, hands, and lume.
MK1 dial rarity: Early Mk1 dials are increasingly scarce and command attention in the market.
