{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-date-1680-mk2-2","title":"ROLEX SUBMARINER DATE 1680 MK2","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ROLEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1680\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX\/PAPERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NO\u003c\/span\u003e\/NO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40\u003c\/span\u003emm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSTAINLESS STEEL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL: \u003c\/strong\u003eSTAINLESS STEEL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAUTOMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRolex released the reference 1680 in 1967 as the original “Date Sub,” more than a decade after the Submariner’s inception. It featured a distinctly different case design and a unique “Top Hat” crystal with the iconic cyclops magnifier. In the first decade of its life, these watches were affectionately known as “Red Subs” due to the distinctive red lettering on their dials. Over time, the Red Sub has become one of the most sought-after vintage Rolex models: a grail for many collectors, with a price tag to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn comparison, 1680s featuring white dials are perhaps some of the most underappreciated vintage Rolexes. Produced between 1976 and 1979, they feature white text across three dial variants, commonly referred to as the Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe present example from 1979 features a Mk2 dial in superb condition. The tritium lume on the markers and hands has aged to a rich, creamy hue, and the dial remains free of imperfections. The case has only been lightly polished in the past and remains superbly strong. The original top hat crystal is included with the watch, though the previous owner fitted a T19 dome crystal, giving it a subtle Sea-Dweller look but without the added thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI (Tommy) used to watch Stef get completely confused by the idea of a dome crystal on a 1680. However, the big man has now fallen in love with this watch, a perfect testament to the fact that nothing is certain in vintage watches, and our tastes do evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe movement is running beautifully at +2 s\/day, with an amplitude of 276° and a beat error of 0.1 ms. An honest example of a Rolex icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56480894615938,"sku":null,"price":10350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/ROLEXSUBMARINERDATE1680MK2_b1386f59-53a6-4a32-82ac-4411d164f8e7.jpg?v=1775406629","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/rolex-submariner-date-1680-mk2-2","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}