The Rolex Submariner reference 1680 was introduced in the late-1960s and was manufactured until 1980.

The Submariner 1680 is a popular vintage Rolex watch to collect since it was the very first Submariner to include a date window on the dial.However, there is a specific variant within the 1680 family known as the Red Submariner that’s the most coveted of all.

As its nickname suggests, the Rolex Red Submariner 1680 includes a red SUBMARINER inscription on the dial.Rolex eventually replaced the red version with an all-white text Submariner 1680 in the mid-1970s.

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• Military used Rolex Submariner "Red" MK4
• Ref: 1680 that has papers from US military base in Italy dated 1973.
• While not officially issued by any known unit, it is a "military" used piece as it was purchased by a serviceman on base.
• Interestingly, case back has what I assume is a unit number with "We Happy Few" also etched with the numbers 292 spelt out as "Two Nine Two". In the center of the case back is the initials CJS which I assume is the initials of the diver.
• Together with the accessories such as the original box and guarantee booklet, there is also a diver's depth gauge which is battered and worn.
• 40mm
• Automatic
• Stainless steel case with solid caseback.
• Original black dial with aged patina markers and hand in beautiful condition without any noticeable blemishes.
• MK 4, feet first "open 6".
• Stainless steel screwed down crown.
• Original folded bracelet marked 9315, fitted with a newer 93150 clasp.
• 2.76 mil series.
• Box and papers dtd 1973.

** An interesting piece of watch, guarantee booklet reflects purchase as made from USA Navy Exchange in Italy. Case back stamp with the above described military numbers.

** Condition of watch is pretty decent, clear bevels at watch case.