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 | |
| Dimensions | 40 mm |
| Water Resistance | |
| 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 |
| Power Reserve | 48 hours |
| Caliber | Caliber 1575 (with date module) |
Bracelet/Strap
| Material | 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. |















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