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Rolex

Ref. 1680

Submariner “Red Sub”, MK V

勞力士，「Submariner, Red Sub, MK V」型號1680，精細罕有，精鋼自動鏈帶腕錶，備中心秒針、日期，約1975年製

估價
HK$120,000–200,000
€12,600–21,000
$15,400–25,600
成交價
HK$277,200
製造商
Rolex
年份
Circa 1975
型號
1680
機芯編號
D366’833
錶殼號碼
3’931’892, inside caseback stamped 1680
型號名稱
Submariner “Red Sub”, MK V
材料
Stainless steel
機芯
Automatic, cal. 1570, 26 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “9315”, endlinks stamped “380”, max length 180mm
錶扣
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant folding clasp
尺寸
40mm diameter
簽名
Case, dial, clasp and movement signed
瀏覽業務規定
Launched circa 1967, the reference 1680 was the first to be fitted with a date function. The inclusion of a date window enable diver’s to monitor passing days during their underwater expeditions. Early dial variations of the reference displays a ‘meters first’ depth rating and the ‘Submariner’ script printed in red, hence the name “Red Sub”. Highly sought-after, these diver’s watch with a dash of red is rare and marks an important milestone for this utilitarian tool watch.

The present example features a Mark V dial, recognizable from the feet first orientation of the depth rating. The red “Submariner” script is printed directly on the dial on the surface without a white base layer and features open 6’s on the depth rating. The bezel has matured to a dark grey shade, furthermore the lume plots have aged to an attractive warm buttery patina. Offered in attractive condition, the contrast of the of grey, black and yellow heightens the vintage appeal of this timepiece.

Rolex

Swiss | 1905

Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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