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The Rolex Submariner reference 1680 holds a special place in the history of the model, being the first Submariner to feature a date complication. Introduced in the late 1960s, it combines the rugged DNA of Rolex’s professional dive watch with the practicality of the Cyclops date display.
This example is the luxurious 18k yellow gold version, reference 1680/8, produced in 1972. While the Submariner was originally conceived as a pure tool watch, the solid gold execution transforms it into something entirely different — a bold statement piece that still retains all the functionality of the classic diver.
The watch features the characteristic black “nipple dial” with applied conical gold hour markers, a design element exclusive to vintage precious-metal Rolex sports models of the era. The dial offers a beautiful contrast between the matte black surface and the warm tone of the applied gold indices.
Powered by the reliable Rolex calibre 1575 automatic movement, the watch represents an important and highly collectible chapter in the evolution of the Submariner line — where functionality meets unmistakable vintage luxury.
This watch has had a Rolex Service in 2023 and thus features original high quality polishing and movement specs you do not have to worry about for the years to come.
