rolex submariner date 40mm vintage black dial oystersteel 1680 watch (1)

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rolex submariner date 40mm vintage black dial oystersteel 1680 watch (7)

Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Vintage Black Dial Oystersteel 1680 Watch

$399.95

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Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Vintage Black Dial Oystersteel 1680 Watch

The Rolex Submariner Date reference 1680 holds a pivotal place in Rolex history as it was the first Submariner model to incorporate a date function. Introduced in the late 1960s, it successfully merged the robust functionality of a dive watch with the everyday practicality of a date display, a feature which necessitated the addition of the now-iconic Cyclops magnification lens on the crystal. This vintage reference set the course for the popular Submariner Date line that continues to this day.

Key Features

Case

Material	$Oystersteel (Stainless Steel)$
Dimensions	40 mm
Water Resistance	$200 meters (660 feet)$
Bezel	Black aluminum insert, bi-directional rotatable

Dial

Color	Vintage Matte Black, Tritium Luminous Markers (often with patina)
Functions	Center hours, minutes, and seconds, instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with Cyclops lens

Movement

Type	Mechanical $self-winding$
Power Reserve	48 hours
Caliber	Caliber 1575 (with date module)

Bracelet/Strap

Material	$Oystersteel$ $Oyster$ bracelet
Clasp	Oysterlock safety clasp

Additional Info

Watch Style	Luxury Watch
Warranty	2 Year Limited Warranty
Reference	1680
Production Era	Late 1960s – Late 1970s
Additional Info	First Submariner with a date function. “Red Sub” (early) and “White Sub” (later) dial variants.

Characterized by its 40mm Oystersteel case and the warm aesthetics of an acrylic crystal and matte black dial, the 1680 is highly prized by collectors. Its distinct versions—the early “Red Submariner” with its unique red text and the later “White Submariner”—make it a fascinating study in dial variations. Powered by the reliable Calibre 1575, the Ref. 1680 represents a key transitional period for the Submariner, evolving from a pure tool watch to a sophisticated status symbol.