Rolex, very rare "Red Submariner" Meter first, ca. 1970. Stainless steel. D 39.5 mm. Rolex introduced the first Submariner with date in 1969, the reference 1680. Only the early production models were printed with the red Submariner inscription on the dial. Over the decades, this lot developed an attractive cream-colored patina of the luminous material on the dial and hands. Reference No. 1680. Case No. 2421864, screw-down case and crown, rotatable bezel. Dial: Black dial with luminous dots and red SUBMARINER inscription, 200 m = 660 ft. Movement: Rolex automatic movement No. D 582966, chronometer quality. Band: Oyster band (folded links) with fold-over clasp, dated 1/76 and end links No. 9315 - 280. Wrist size ca. 19 cm. The Oyster band is probably original to the watch, the clasp was replaced ca. 1976. Accessories: Copy of the Bucherer service invoice.Rolex, sehr seltene "Red Submariner" Meter first, ca. 1970. Edelstahl. D 39,5 mm. Rolex stellte 1969**erste Submariner mit Datum vor,**Referenz 1680. Nur**frühen Modelle aus der Produktion wurden mit der roten Bezeichnung Submariner auf dem Zifferblatt bedruckt. Dieses Lot entwickelte im Laufe der Jahrzehnte eine attraktive, cremfarbene Patina der Leuchtmasse auf dem Zifferblatt und den Zeigern. Referenz Nr: 1680 Gehause Nr: 2421864, verschraubtes Gehause und Krone, drehbare Lunette Zifferblatt: Schwarz mit Leuchtpunkten und roter SUBMARINER Bezeichnung, 200 m = 660 ft Uhrwerk: Rolex Automatikwerk Nr. D 582966 in Chronometerqualitat Band: Oysterband ("gefaltete Bandglieder") mit Faltschliesse datiert 1/76 und Endgliedern Nr. 9315 - 280. Armumfang ca. 19 cm. Das Oysterband dürfte noch original vom Kauf der Uhr stammen,**Schliesse wurde ca. 1976 ersetzt Accessoires: Kopie Bucherer Service-Rechnungnotes:*
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