Women's dress watches with elegant straps SOLD OUT: Rolex Submariner 1680 40mm Black Dial Steel Vintage 1979 Box

This is a 100% Authentic Rolex Submariner Reference 1680 from 1979. The dial has a beautiful light creme patina. The watch is 40mm which is considered a perfect Medium-Large size for most men. The watch has been checked by our watchmaker and is running well. It comes with the Rolex box Picutred. This is a perfect watch for someone looking for a reliable daily wearer, with some vintage patina.

The introduction of a date feature to the iconic Rolex Submariner with the reference 1680 represented a pivotal shift for this renowned dive watch. In the times preceding the ref. 1680, the Rolex Submariner had been designed with a focus on the requirements of professional divers and others involved in marine exploration. The watch was celebrated for its durability, water resistance, and practicality, essential attributes for its designated audience. It was crafted for readability, dependability, and withstanding severe conditions, with little emphasis on added frills.

Nevertheless, the late 1960s marked a transformative period for the Submariner with the introduction of ref. 1680. It signaled a shift from a tool watch to a luxury accessory. The added date functionality, complemented by a magnifying cyclops lens on the date display, was the first notable deviation from the Submariner's primary utilitarian design. This alteration wasn't solely functional; it bore symbolic significance. It was a clear indication that Rolex was broadening its market appeal, not limiting itself to divers but targeting the wider luxury consumer sector. This trend has persisted, and today's Rolex Submariners, while still retaining their credentials as dive watches, are predominantly perceived as emblems of wealth and prestige. Today's horological enthusiasts still debate the addition of the date function. Some purists argue that it deviated from the Submariner's original mission, while others view it as a natural progression that allowed the watch to evolve and meet shifting market needs. Regardless of the ongoing controversy, the Rolex Submariner ref. 1680 is highly coveted in today's market, valued for its pivotal role in the Submariner's lineage as the transition point from its beginnings as a functional dive watch to its recognition as a luxurious timepiece.