180 Rolex Rare and Precious Submariner Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Reference 16 80, Black Nipple Dial

Estimate: € 15.000 –⁠ 30.000

Sold (Premium) € 35.100

Model Submariner
Year 1979
Reference 1680
Case Material Yellow Gold
Case Number 5860613
Bracelet Material Yellow Gold
Movement Automatic, cal. 3035
Dimension 39 mm
Signed Dial, movement and case
Movement Automatic, cal. 3035

Reference 1680 was the first ever Submariner to feature a date and a cyclops lens in the plexiglass. Moreover it was the first Submariner to be produced in gold, for clients seeking for a touch of luxury with professional capabilities. The present example is a great specimen in yellow gold, absolutely rare with its originally black dial and unidirectional black bezel for checking decompression time spans. In superb overall condition, this 1680 has a sharp-edged case with nice yellow-gold Oyster bracelet. The black glossy dial has the esteemed nipple configuration with applied dot indexes for hours/minutes and Mercedes hands. The caliber is the automatic 3035.