Submariner family

Rolex Submariner 1680

Catalog example attributed to Rolex 1680 Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 1680 Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI, photo 1 Catalog example attributed to Rolex 1680 Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI, photo 2 Catalog example attributed to Rolex 1680 Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI, photo 3
Catalog example: Rolex 1680 Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI. Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. Photo source: bobswatches.com

2 variants linked under reference 1680

Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VICrown guards, date / White text matte

Rolex Submariner 1680 brings together 2 recorded configurations, including Red SubmarinerA Submariner Date 1680 with Submariner printed in red. Dial mark and originality drive the premium., Mk I-VI, White text matteA flat, non-gloss dial surface. Many later vintage sport Rolex references moved from glossy gilt to matte printed dials. dials. Compare their specifications and open each entry for its evidence.

Reference
1680
Variants
2 variants
Range span
$11,000 to $50,000
Photo set
6 images
Recorded range 1680 / Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI $22,000 to $50,000 Recorded range 1680 / Crown guards, date / White text matte $11,000 to $20,000

A closer look

Notable examples

Explore the dial, bezel and case details through distinct examples, each linked to its original source.

1680 references at a glance

1 references and 2 recorded configurations are summarized below. Production dates come from the catalog notes. Market ranges combine recorded dealer, auction and estimate fields for orientation only; open a guide before comparing condition or originality.

References at a glance
ReferenceProductionRecorded configurationsCatalog market rangeGuide
16802 configurations1969–1979Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI
Crown guards, date / White text matte		$8,000–$60,000Open guide →

How to narrow the comparison

  1. Start with the reference, then use the recorded configurations to identify the bezel, dial and case that match the watch.
  2. Open the guide for its catalog notes, photographs and any attached source links. Treat ranges as context, not a valuation.
  3. For a specific offered watch, request reference markings, service records and replacement-part disclosures. A shared reference number alone does not establish matching condition or originality.

Reference sources and price evidence

0 distinct reference sources are attached to these 2 catalog entries. 2 entries have no attached reference source; treat their specifications and historical notes as catalog claims awaiting verification.

0 of 2 entries have attached price-source links. Dealer ranges, auction ranges and catalog estimates are separate data categories, not live offers or verified transaction results. Check each linked page for asking versus sold price, sale date, currency, fees and the actual configuration; a source link alone does not establish those details.

Photographs illustrate sourced examples. Image-source links identify their origin; they are not reference research, proof of authenticity or a statement of image rights. No physical inspection is represented here. Read the editorial and evidence method.

Collector Read

Compare the recorded differences within reference 1680.

The Submariner gains a date window and Cyclops magnifier. Early red model lettering and later white-text dials belong to the same acrylicA plastic bezel insert used on some vintage sport watches. It can fade, crack, or be replaced, so originality matters.-crystal reference.

The comparison table keeps missing specifications visible. The catalog range span ($11,000 to $50,000) combines recorded ranges across configurations; it is not an appraisal of a particular watch.

Reference Summary

Reference
1680
Collection
Submariner
Variants
2 variants
Range span
$11,000 to $50,000

Known Variants

Ref. 1680

Crown guards, date

The Submariner gains a date window and Cyclops magnifier. Early red model lettering and later white-text dials belong to the same acrylic-crystal reference.

Rolex 1680 Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI 1969 Crown guards, date / Red Submariner, Mk I-VI Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. $22,000 to $50,000 Rolex 1680 Crown guards, date / White text matte 1975 Crown guards, date / White text matte Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. $11,000 to $20,000