Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Matte MK2 Dial Vintage (1978)
Explore the iconic Rolex Submariner Date Reference 1680 featuring a rare matte MK2 dial. Introduced in the late 1960s as the very first Submariner model to feature a date complication, the reference 1680 remains an absolute holy grail for vintage Rolex sports watch collectors.
Dating to 1978, this example boasts an immaculate matte black MK2 dial with gorgeous, warm cream tritium hour markers and matching original hands. The 40mm stainless steel case retains thick, punchy lugs and sharp profiles, capped with its classic high-hat acrylic crystal. Powered by the renowned, ultra-reliable Rolex Caliber 1570 automatic movement, this vintage tool watch is worn on a classic stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a folding diver's clasp.
Key Features:
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Model: Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 1680
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Dial: Original Matte Black MK2 Dial with Cream Tritium Patina
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Year: Circa 1978
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Movement: Automatic Rolex Caliber 1570
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Case & Crystal: 40mm Stainless Steel with Top-Hat Acrylic Crystal
Terms & Guarantee:
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Fixed Price: Our prices are strictly firm and non-negotiable.
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1-Year Warranty: Includes our standard 1-year in-house mechanical warranty.
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100% Original: All parts are guaranteed genuine; any aftermarket components will always be explicitly mentioned.
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