1680
- Production
- 1967–1979
- Model
- Submariner Date
- Case material
- Oystersteel
- Case size
- 40mm
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Cal. 1575
- Bezel
- Aluminum · Bi-directional Rotating
- Dial colours
- Black
- Market value band
- $12k – $45k
The first Submariner to carry a date and a cyclops. Earliest examples wear red 'Submariner' text on the dial — the 'Red Sub' — which collectors chase across multiple dial variants. This is the reference that turned the Submariner from a pure tool-diver into the everyday Rolex icon.
- Red-text dials came first and were replaced by white text during the production run.
Before you ask.
When was the Rolex 1680 produced?
The 1680 was produced from 1967 to 1979.
What movement does the Rolex 1680 use?
The Rolex 1680 runs the Cal. 1575, an automatic movement.
How do I check a Rolex 1680 with Watch Safe?
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