{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-date-1680-mk2-3","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\u003e1979\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 data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"139\"\u003eRolex released the ref. 1680 in 1967 as the original \"Date Sub,\" more than a decade after the Submariner’s inception. It features 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 data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"658\"\u003eIn comparison, the \"White\" 1680s are perhaps some of the most under-appreciated vintage Rolexes. Produced between 1976 and 1979, they feature white text across three dial variants—commonly referred to as the Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 white dials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eThe current example from 1979 sports 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 been polished in the past but remains strong—especially the lugs. The original Mk3 insert has faded to a striking blue colour, offering amazing contrast to the dial. The original silver date wheel is still present, and the full-link 93150 bracelet shows minimal stretch, the clasp is a service replacement from 1995. The watch comes with its original wallet with serial sticker and translation papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003eThe movement runs beautifully at +3 s\/d, 295 amplitude, with a 0.4 ms beat error—an honest example of a Rolex icon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56661933556098,"sku":null,"price":10495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/ROLEXSUBMARINERDATE1680MK2_4e4ef271-7508-498a-b732-02ba17454cd8.jpg?v=1780601620","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/rolex-submariner-date-1680-mk2-3","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}