1969 Rolex Submariner Date ref. 1680 “Red MK3 Meters First Tropical Dial”

Up for grabs is a Rolex Submariner Date

Reference 1680

2.299 mil serial number circa 1969 production

Excellent vintage condition case with thick lugs with factory chamfers still remaining. Clear numbers between the lugs.

Dial is a beautiful MK2 Meters First with chocolate brown color. Nice patina on plots. Hands have been relumed to match the patina of dial.

Caseback is original, stamped II.69 and 1680

Bracelet is original Rolex 9315 with 280 ends, ’70 date, and correct Patent Pending diver’s extension.

All pictures were taken outside, in natural daylight. No flash or other artificial lighting or filters were used, so the watch is represented as it appears to naked eye.