$7,500.00
Product Description
Available is a¬†1971 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 “Red Sub”, one of the defining references in vintage Rolex collecting. The 2.9M serial places this example squarely in early 1971 production within the most desirable Red Sub era.
The watch retains its¬†original matte tritium dial, exhibiting honest and naturally formed¬†spider-cracking, a well-documented aging trait of untouched early-’70s dials. The lume plots show a warm, creamy tone that matches the aged hands. The¬†bezel insert is period-correct, showing appropriate wear accumulated over more than five decades.
Case lines remain visibly thick, with surface wear consistent with an authentic vintage diver. The watch is fitted to a genuine¬†Rolex “Hecho en M√©xico” Jubilee bracelet, a correct Latin American market configuration with proper factory stamps:¬†“HECHO EN MEXICO,” “JOSKES,” and “ACERO INOXIDABLE.”
Presented in unrestored vintage condition, this example offers the originality and honest aging that serious collectors look for. Mechanically sound and visually cohesive, this Red Sub stands firmly in the investment-grade vintage category.
Brand
Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner Date “Red Sub”
Reference Number: 1680
Year Manufactured: 1971 (2.9M serial)
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Condition: Vintage (case wear, bezel wear, spider-cracked dial, aged hands/plots)
Gender: Men’s
Age Group: Adult
Style: Vintage Diver
Display: Analog
Brand
Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner Date “Red Sub”
Reference Number: 1680
Year Manufactured: 1971 (2.9M serial)
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Condition: Vintage (case wear, bezel wear, spider-cracked dial, aged hands/plots)
Gender: Men’s
Age Group: Adult
Style: Vintage Diver
Display: Analog
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