Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 18k Meters First
- 1 year mechanical warranty
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Condition
Movement
Rolex automatic winding chronometer certified caliber
Bracelet/Strap
Original Rolex 18k yellow gold “Patent Pending” Submariner bracelet
Shipping, Returns, & Warranty
Shipping
| Shipping Option | Rate |
| Fedex | $15 |
| Fedex Overnight | $35 |
| USPS | $10 |
Returns
We accept returns within 3 days of receiving your purchase. Returns must be sent via overnight or priority international delivery, fully insured, with shipping costs covered by the customer. For credit card payments, a 5% restocking fee will apply to any returns or cancellations to cover processing fees. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.
Please note, all watch trades, which we gladly welcome, are final unless the watch is grossly misdescribed or misrepresented.
Warranty
Every Oliver & Clarke timepiece comes with a one-year mechanical warranty starting from the date of delivery. We ensure all watches are in wonderful working condition and are ready for daily wear. Many have been fully serviced by our team of watchmakers.
Please note:
- 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.
- Warranty does not cover internal or external damage caused by accidents, mishandling, abuse, modifications, or services performed by anyone other than our authorized personnel.
- Our warranty is non-transferable.
The Oliver & Clarke Guarantee
At Oliver & Clarke, we meticulously vet each watch to ensure its authenticity and quality. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and our mission is to help you find the perfect timepiece. If you have any questions, we are here to assist you promptly.
- Each timepiece is thoroughly evaluated, authenticated, and approved by our expert team before it is offered for sale.
- We guarantee the period-correctness of all components unless otherwise stated.
- The authenticity of each watch is guaranteed in perpetuity.
The Story
Straight Facts
The Rolex submariner has to be the most iconic watch ever produced. Its influence spans from its role in the first film production of James Bond (starring Sean Connery with his “Big Crown” Submariner) to its input on practically every dive watch produced since its inception. The Ref. 1680 is special however - it is the first Submariner to ever feature a date complication and also the first Submariner to be produced out of gold. This example happens to be the absolute rarest 1680 ever made. It is one of the first batch of gold 1680’s, that feature a Meters First dial and matching Patent Pending bracelet. It is thought only a handful of these were ever produced, which makes it one of the ultimate grails of vintage Rolex. The dial is absolutely immaculate and the watch is 100% original. This is a truly special piece and I coudln’t be happier to offer it in the Watch Shop!
*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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