*Unpolished* 1979 Rolex Submariner 18K YG (Ref. 1680) Black Dial W/ Box & Papers

The year is 1969 and Rolex introduced its most important watch to date, the Submariner Date reference 1680. The iconic tool watch from the Crown now features a date function, a debut that would go on to shape the Submariner offering from then on, but that's not even the most surprising part. The ref. 1680 Submariner was produced in both stainless steel and 18K yellow gold, and for the first time a Rolex wasn't only seen as a robust tool, but an object of luxury and refinement. Demand for the yellow gold Rolex diving watch was slow burning at first, with the production numbers of yellow gold 1680s being a small fraction of its steel counterpart. The gold Sub eventually caught on and became a symbol of status in the later iterations. These early examples, however, have become extremely collectible within the vintage sector, for the sheer rarity and the unique details that the gold ref. 1680 Submariner has to offer.  Stock # RLXSM1680YG Brand Rolex Style Submariner  Model 16