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Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 - 'Root Beer Sub'
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Straight Facts
The Rolex Submariner is a true icon - and the word icon does get thrown around a lot. If you were to ask 10 people to draw you their idea of a watch looks like - chances are they would draw or describe something that looks like a Rolex Submariner. It’s the dive watch of reference good/bad/indifferent there is no escaping it. Over its 70 year run there have been numerous changes made to the model, but of all the variants - solid gold Submariners have a special place in our hearts (and collections!).
The Rolex Submariner is true tool watch - meant for and used by the most serious divers of all time. That being said, in 2023 how many of us are really using these for underwater exploration? When Rolex first introduced the Solid Gold Submariner, it was elevating this ‘everyman’ icon to a level of true prestige and luxury - desk diver reporting for duty!
The present example is even more special and rare than just a gold 1680. It has aged to a ‘root-beer’ color more closely associated with 1970s GMT-Masters. The bezel is a GORGEOUS BROWN with a perfectly matching sunburst dial and richly patinated lume. This is a special one, and with the 70th Anniversary of the Submariner in 2023, what better way to celebrate.
*Some marks or spots on the dial are reflections or dust on the crystal and are due to high intensity strobe lighting used while photographing. They are not actually on the watch or visible in natural lighting.
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- Due to the vintage or antique nature of many of our watches, they may not keep time as accurately as when new, nor as precisely as quartz or electronic devices.
- We do not guarantee water resistance and do not warranty against moisture or water damage. Deliberate exposure to water or steam is not recommended.
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- Internal or external damage caused by accidents, mishandling, abuse, modifications, or services performed by anyone other than our authorized personnel.
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Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 - 'Root Beer Sub'Sale price$48,500.00 USD Regular price
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