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289 . Rolex
A rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , date and bracelet
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290 . Rolex
A rare stainless steel dual time wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , date and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1971
Reference No . 1680 Movement No . D580600 Case No . 2 ’ 503 ’ 853 Model Name Red Submariner Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1570 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 200 mm . maximum length , bracelet stamped 9315
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding twinlock deployant clasp stamped 1.71 Dimensions 39 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 64,000-96,000 USD 8,000-12,000
Early examples of reference 1680 were fitted with a red Submariner signature , leading collectors to dub these models the ‘ Red Submariner ’. The ‘ Red Submariner ’ has become increasingly collectible due to its rarity on the market .
The present example is fitted with a Mark 4 dial , as it displays ‘ feet first ’ as opposed to ‘ meters first ’. The 6 is very ‘ open ’ and the ‘ Submariner ’ signature is more pronounced . All these attributes are correct for the serial number . The tritium has aged to a beautiful ivory color , which furthermore matches the ‘ pearl ’ on the bezel , enhancing the overall look of the watch . The watch is furthermore accompanied with a bracelet , stamped for the first quarter of 1971 , which is original to the watch .
Manufacturer Rolex Year 1977
Reference No . 1655 Movement No . D514831 Case No . 3 ’ 984 ’ 852 Model Name Explorer II Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1570 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp
Dimensions 38 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 80,000-120,000 USD 10,000-15,000
Literature For another example of a reference 1655 , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 182 .
This example is from the second generation of reference 1655 as the seconds hand is fitted with the luminous lollipop . The watch is in overall very original condition with an attractive dial and a nice bright orange seconds hand . This is an
honest and attractive example .
Literature
For another example of a red Submariner reference , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 188 .
This is a wonderful and charismatic example of a rare variant within the Submariner family .