Rolex 1680 Red

[GWP123]

Hello all, 

 

I understand this must be a variation on the classic " Best Sub" Question, however, I am trying to find a good, if not the best out there, Rolex Red Sub, Vintage 1680. Have any of you had any luck? Any suggestions or direction would be a huge help. 

Btw, I am noticing a big flaw on some are the silver/metallic date roll....weird...so I am trying to avoid that. 

 

Thanks all in advance!

[Nanuq]

Try clicking here

[GWP123]

Thanks Nanuq, If I had found my answer in the search, which i obviously didn't, I wouldn't have posted the question. Thanks for the thoughtful direction though. 

[Miss Understood]

My dear GWP, it is quite common to find a "Red" model 1680 Submariner from the early 1970s with the silver date disc.

[GWP123]

My dear GWP, it is quite common to find a "Red" model 1680 Submariner from the early 1970s with the silver date disc.

Really? so you're saying the Authentic Red subs came with the silver date disk? 

[Nanuq]

I'm afraid SWMBO is correct.  Here's one from 1973: 

 

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-rolex-1680-red-submariner-vintage-761080.html

 

here's one from 1969:

 

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=260580

 

a couple from 1971:

 

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=312891

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=229438

[PeteM]

I'm afraid SWMBO is correct.  Here's one from 1973: 

 

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-rolex-1680-red-submariner-vintage-761080.html

 

here's one from 1969:

 

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=260580

 

a couple from 1971:

 

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=312891

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=229438

 

 

Have you got any links with Thomas Magnum wearing one..or was it just the GMTs....

 

 

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[GWP123]

I'm afraid SWMBO is correct.  Here's one from 1973: 

 

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-rolex-1680-red-submariner-vintage-761080.html

 

here's one from 1969:

 

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=260580

 

a couple from 1971:

 

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=312891

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=229438

I'm confused...I took a look at all links and I don't see a silver date wheel on any of the pictures....

[04harley]

Really??  Look again at the first link.

And now, look at the description, which I copied and pasted below:

 Model: 1680 red

Overall condition: Very Good
Bracelet: 93150, recently brushed - great condition and very wearable. Comes with 593 ends.
Dial: Amazing original creamy MK VI dial. Small blemish at 6. Amazing dial, one of the best I've seen.
Bezel Insert: Thin font insert with dot intact, glows very, very faintly.
Date Wheel: Original silver date wheel with open 6 and 9.

[GWP123]

Interesting. Good to know. If that date wheel is silver, then the reps I am looking at are definitely too metallic.

[Nanuq]

It's really hard to tell from the pictures. Some have a strong radial brushed look, others look like almost a matte silver background. Here's my GMT from the early 60s and its datewheel has a strong radial brushing, yet the pictures barely show it. It's really hard to capture in a picture.