248 Rolex Attractive and Charming Submariner, Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, with Tropical Purple Dial, Reference 1680, with Papers and Service
Estimate: € 30.000 – 60.000
Sold (Premium) € 39.000
| Model | Submariner |
|---|---|
| Year | 1972 |
| Reference | 1680 |
| Case Material | Yellow Gold |
| Case Number | 2976173 |
| Bracelet Material | Leather Strap |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 1575 |
| Dimension | 40 mm |
| Signed | Dial, Case and Movement |
| Accessories | Service and Warranty |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 1575 |
Reference 1680 was the first Submariner to be produced in gold, for clients seeking a touch of luxury with professional capabilities. The present example is a great specimen in yellow gold, absolutely rare with its original dial and unidirectional blue bezel for checking decompression time spans. In very nice overall condition, this 1680 has a sharp-edged case with nice proportions and bevels. The dial is showing a principle of topicalization (actually not just a principle) that is conferring a subtile and intriguing purple color in the middle slowly fading to blue when getting to the edges. With nipple indexes, the present watch is among the most significant yellow-gold Submariners to have been offered at auction in the recent years considering the fact that it comes with its original warranty and service.