1972 Rolex Submariner Date ref. 1680 “MK4 Red Dial, Cream Patina”

Up for grabs is a Rolex Submariner Date

Reference 1680

3.3  mil serial number circa 1972 production

Very good vintage condition case with even lugs and crown guards. Clear numbers.

Watch was found from original owner’s family and has/had plenty of gunk and dirt between the lugs, on bracelet, and between the bezel. It is always better to show it as found and as original as reassurance of nothing being swapped, added, or replaced.

Dial is original, MK4 red with nice cream patina on plots. Hands are original, tritium. Minute hand has some lume missing. There is a bit of spotting on dial as seen in macro pictures. Original date disk.

Bezel insert is original fat font with faded color.

Caseback is original, stamped 1680 and da ted 72 inside.

Bracelet is a Rolex 93150 with 11 links, 580 ends, B date code. Shows stretch from use and wear.

No box or papers. No service history.