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Rolex 1680

Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978
Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978

Vintage Rolex Submariner 1680 Stainless Steel 1978

By Rolex

Located in San Diego, CA

Style Number: 1680 Serial: 5295*** Year: 1978 Model: Rolex Submariner Case Material: Stainless Steel Bezel: Black Band: Custom NATO Strap Dial: Black Face: Acrylic Case Size: 40mm I...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 1680 Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch
Rolex Submariner 1680 Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch

Rolex Submariner 1680 Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Westport, CT

An original vintage Rolex Submariner reference 1680 stainless steel men’s wristwatch, circa 1980s.

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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm
1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

1979 Rolex Submariner Date 1680 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 40mm

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

The Last Of The Matte Dial Subs The Reference 1680 is a foundational watch, marking the first time Rolex added a date complication to its legendary Submariner line.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970
Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970

Rolex Vintage Submariner Single Red Matte Dial 1680 Steel Automatic Watch, 1970

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1680 Year: 1970 Serial number: 29xxxxx Reference: C03865 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 1680 IV.70 Di...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Rare Submariner Date Red Writing Vintage Stainless Steel Mark VI 1680
Rolex Rare Submariner Date Red Writing Vintage Stainless Steel Mark VI 1680

Rolex Rare Submariner Date Red Writing Vintage Stainless Steel Mark VI 1680

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date Red Writing men's wristwatch, in stainless steel. This rare vintage wristwatch is a Submariner 1680; a watch that is incredibly sought after and...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969
Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969

Rolex Submariner Single Red MK II 1680 Tropical Brown Steel Automatic Watch 1969

By Rolex

Located in Central & Western District, HK

Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1680 Year: 1969 Serial number: 21xxxxx Reference: C03413 Case: Show sign of wear with some polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 1680 I 69 Di...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680
Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680

Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Rare Nipple Dial Omani Crest Submariner Date B&P 1680

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18k Yellow Gold Omani Crest Submariner Date Vintage Men's Wristwatch, original matte black nipple dial, date at 3 0'clock, an 18k yellow gold bi-directional rotating bezel wit...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Rolex Submariner 1680
Rolex Submariner 1680

Rolex Submariner 1680

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H 1.58 in W 1.58 in

Rolex Submariner 1680

By Rolex

Located in Surfside, FL

**Bank wire only at this price** Ref 1680. Circa 1978. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Submariner 1680 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless ...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Red Submariner Wristwatch Ref. 1680

By Rolex

Located in Westlake Village, CA

Case Stainless steel, unpolished Movement Rolex, self winding caliber 1570 Dial Red Submariner MK IV Band Original, matching year Oyster flip lock band Summary: brand, mode...

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red 1680 Submariner Wristwatch, 1979
Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red 1680 Submariner Wristwatch, 1979

Rolex Stainless Steel Big Red 1680 Submariner Wristwatch, 1979

By Rolex

Located in Epsom, Surrey

This Rolex has undergone a thorough inspection and service to ensure all aspects of the watch are as they should be to meet our high standards for sale.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Full Set Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Full Set Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Full Set Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Bologna, IT

Rolex Rolex Submariner FULL SET Ref. 1680 Serial Number: 53xxxxx Steel Case Black Dial (SWISS T 25) Steel Bracelet Ref. 9315, Ends Link 380 (including leather strap) Diameter:...

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Antique 1770s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner ‘5 Serial’ Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1680
Rolex Submariner ‘5 Serial’ Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1680

Rolex Submariner ‘5 Serial’ Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch 1680

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Rolex Band Color: Stainless Steel Gender: Men's Case Size: 40-43.5mm MPN: Does Not Apply Lug Width: 20mm Features: Date Indicator, Luminous Dial, Non-Numeric Hour Marks, Ro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978
Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978

Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Blue Nipple Dial Model 1680, circa 1978

By Rolex

Located in Houston, TX

Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 40mm Dial: Blue Nipple Dial "Turned Purple" Model Number: 1680 Age: 1978 Serial Number: 57268** Band: Custom L...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex 18 Karat Gold Oyster Perpetual Submariner with Blue Gloss Earth Dial
Rolex 18 Karat Gold Oyster Perpetual Submariner with Blue Gloss Earth Dial

Rolex 18 Karat Gold Oyster Perpetual Submariner with Blue Gloss Earth Dial

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Originally created in the late 1960s, the 18K yellow gold Rolex Submariner (reference 1680) came with a black matte dial or a blue gloss dial.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1970 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner
Vintage 1970 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner

Vintage 1970 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A true grail piece for vintage Rolex collectors, this 1970 Rolex Submariner 1680 stands out as one of the most sought-after variations of the legendary dive watch.

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 1680
Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 1680

Rolex Submariner Stainless Steel 1680

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Reference: COM1643 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Reference: 1680 Age: Circa 1970 Gender: Men's Box and Papers: Box and Service Papers Dial: Black Glass: Plexiglass Move...

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 1680 Automatic Men's Watch
Rolex Submariner 1680 Automatic Men's Watch

Rolex Submariner 1680 Automatic Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Submariner 1680 Automatic Mens Watch - Automatic.

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20th Century Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Stamford, CT

Restored, refinished and guaranteed vintage 1979 Rolex submariner ref 1680. 8 Inches and can be shortened.

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Very Collectible Vintage Rolex Red Submariner, 1680
Very Collectible Vintage Rolex Red Submariner, 1680

Very Collectible Vintage Rolex Red Submariner, 1680

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Very Collectible Vintage Rolex Red Submariner 1680 - Automatic winding, acrylic crystal.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Stainless Steel Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Chicago, IL

1970 Rolex, Reference 1680 Submariner with Original Red "Submariner" Dial, 40 MM Stainless Steel Water proof Case, Original Bezel Insert and Acrylic Crystal.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Mint, incredible condition 18 karat yellow gold Submariner ref. #1680, made circa 1970. This watch was serviced at Rolex and was fitted with a brand new bracelet (#92908), which is s...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co. Single Red 1680
Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co. Single Red 1680

Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co. Single Red 1680

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: COM1411 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Submariner Model Ref: 1680 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With: Box & Service Papers Dial: Black Glass: Plexiglass Movement: Automatic Water Resi...

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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

With many vintage Rolex models priced far above their modern counterparts, vintage gold 1680s remain a relative bargain compared to the new versions. This watch has an authentic vint...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pre-Owned Rolex “Red” Submariner Ref. #1680
Pre-Owned Rolex “Red” Submariner Ref. #1680

Pre-Owned Rolex “Red” Submariner Ref. #1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Noted for its beautiful “café au lait” patina and superior case condition with thick beveled edges, this Submariner is a handsome example of the fabled model. The dial, hands and bez...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680
Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

Rolex Yellow Gold Submariner Wristwatch Ref 1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A thoughtful style choice for the dapper gentleman, this handsome timepiece offers an authentic vintage look, as well as beautiful original condition. The case and dial are mint. Not...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Submarine Date Nipple Dial, 1680
Rolex Vintage Submarine Date Nipple Dial, 1680

Rolex Vintage Submarine Date Nipple Dial, 1680

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A vintage yellow gold Submariner Date. Featuring a rare distinctive blue dial coined the nipple dial, due to the protruding hour markers made of precious metals in this case yellow g...

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex MK IV Red Submariner ref. #1680
Rolex MK IV Red Submariner ref. #1680

Rolex MK IV Red Submariner ref. #1680

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A lovely example of this iconic classic boasting a thick case, beautiful patina that is matched on the hands & dial and "Submariner" printed in bright red raised letters. The bracele...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex
Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex

Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex

By Rolex

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Stainless Steel "RED SUBMARINER" Ref. #1680 by Rolex - Great condition, circa 1973, 40mm Case

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Submariner Reference #: 1680. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Submariner Reference #: 1680. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Submariner Reference #: 1680. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Submariner Reference #: 1680. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Submariner 1680, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Submariner Reference #: 1680. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Rolex 1680 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rolex 1680 for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Stainless Steel, Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 177 vintage editions and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex 1680 among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A rolex 1680 can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our rolex 1680 for sale are for men, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for women.

How Much is a Rolex 1680?

Prices for a rolex 1680 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $6,500 and can go as high as $60,158, while this accessory, on average, fetches $16,249.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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