| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $14,400.86 |
| Item Number: | 146212 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model: | Submariner 1680 "Ghost Bezel" |
| Serial: | 5093XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1978 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case; caseback stamped "1680". Serial and reference numbers are visible. |
| Dial: | Matte black tritium dial and matching hands. |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 9315 Fold Over Oyster with380 end links, 12 links and a diver's extension link; Clasp is stamped "A" indicating it is from 1976. |
| Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
| Warranty: | This Vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
| Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
Vintage Watch Condition Examination:
This Rolex watch is in overall great vintage condition. The case is in great condition with normal signs of wear. The bezel insert has faded throughout to an attractive light grey/blue color and shows normal signs of wear throughout. The bezel has a blemish between 12-1 that can be hard to notice. The pip is a later replacement. The dial is in excellent condition with light patina. The lume on the dial and in the hands have developed patina and aged to a striking yellow color. The hands have developed a bit of patina; the lume in the hands matches the lume on the dial nicely. The bracelet is in great condition with some wear and light stretch between the links.
Description: Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost Bezel"
Pre-owned Rolex Submariner ref 1680 ( 1978) is one of the most sought-after vintage watches on the market. It hails from the legendary Submariner collection, complete with an Oyster case, 60-minute diver's bezel, and self-winding movement. The 1680 also holds a special place in Rolex history as the first Submariner to feature a date mechanism on the dial. Rolex initially made the 1680 with a single line of red text on the dial and would later move to all white text like the example we have here. These "White" 1680s have gained popularity and good ones are becoming harder and harder to find. This example has aged beautifully over the years. The bezel has taken on a gorgeous fade that is darker at the bottom and lightens towards the top edge; it also has taken on a bluish-grey color which is just fantastic. In addition to the bezel, the lume has aged to a striking yellow that really pops. Its amazing to think of how this watch looked when it was born and now, that's one reason why we see many people gravitate towards vintage watches.
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
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Excellent service, staff was very helpful in educating me on my purchase. I’ll never consider buying anywhere else
So far everything has been great!
My birth year serial Perfect matching markers and hands patina Perfect matching pearl Fat font insert with a beautiful grey out fade patina Running 100% excellent time. Accurate to the second even after 24 hours and non effects by wearing or resting positions.
outstanding example of Red Submariner. Exactly what I have been looking for.
Item delivered promptly and as described.
A little late on my review but I thought better late than never. I purchased this watch as an every day timepiece and couldn't be happier. I wear it everywhere and it still looks and functions great.
