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Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Black Dial Steel Vintage Automatic 40mm Watch

Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Black Dial Steel Vintage Automatic 40mm Watch

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Rolex Submariner Date “White” – Ref. 1680

Specific Watch Details:

  • Year: 1978 (Approximately)
  • Condition: Used (Good) – Moderate wear from regular use, including scratches or minor dents. Bracelet may be stretched. Engravings may show wear. May have been lightly polished. Please see photos.
  • Inclusions: Inner & outer box, Oyster booklet, serial hangtag, reference sticker, RolliWorks service booklet with service invoice/receipt
  • Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Fliplock clasp

General Information:

  • Brand: Rolex
  • Model: Submariner Date
  • Reference Number: 1680
  • Movement: Rolex Caliber 1575 – Automatic, Date complication
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel
  • Bezel: Bidirectional rotating aluminum timing bezel
  • Crystal: Acrylic
  • Case Back: Solid
  • Case Diameter: 40.00 mm
  • Water Resistance: Not specified (vintage model – not guaranteed)
  • Produced: 1969–1979

Dial:

  • Color: Black
  • Features: Tritium hour markers, Tritium hands, Tritium lume

About the Rolex Submariner Date “White” – Ref. 1680:

The Rolex Submariner 1680 holds a special place in Rolex history as the first Submariner to feature a date complication. Produced from the late 1960s through the late 1970s, early models carried a single line of red text on the dial, while later examples—like this 1978 “White” variant—featured all-white text. This design shift created a historically significant Submariner aesthetic still echoed in today’s models. Featuring a 40mm stainless steel case, acrylic crystal, aluminum bezel insert, and the robust caliber 1575 movement, the 1680 remains one of the most sought-after vintage dive watches. Collectors prize the “White” 1680 for its blend of tool-watch functionality and enduring historical importance in the Rolex lineage.

Important Notes:

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