1978 Rolex Submariner Date ref. 1680, Vivid Yellow Patina, Box & Papers

Up for grabs is a Rolex Submariner Date

Reference 1680

5.4 mil serial number circa 1978 production with papers dated in 1979 at time or purchase new

Excellent vintage condition case with thick and even lugs and crown guards. Previously polished, but retains its original chamfers still. Fully legible numbers.

Dial is amazing MK2 with vivid yellow patina on plots. Damage-free. Original silver disk with open 6’s and 9’s. Hands are color matched to the dial by La Watchworks.

Original and excellent fat font insert with original pip.

Original Rolex 93150 bracelet with C date code and 580’s.

The watch also comes with Rolex boxes, manuals, and original punched papers from California AD.

No service history. The watch shows up about +8 seconds per day with ~260 amplitude.