Rolex · Submariner
Submariner 1680 — Iconic ‘White Sub’
An absolutely stunning ‘White Sub’ Rolex 1680 from 1978 — in outstanding condition with amazing and even patina throughout the dial and hands. This is a Mark I matte dial of the famous White Sub with the lovely calibre 1570 in excellent condition, running extremely well.
The bracelet is a service replacement from later in the period but is in truly wonderful condition with minimal stretch, and the bezel and crown are likely Rolex service replacements from the mid ’80s — but the lume pip matches in well and is in excellent condition. The case has been lightly polished in the past but retains a very strong shape, with absolutely no major dings or issues.
The last star of the show — beyond the lovely dial, patina and strikingly sharp case — is the ‘top hat’ crystal in near perfect condition. Simply put: one of the best 1680 White Subs we have ever come across. Comes with an official Rolex sleeve and service box.
The inspection
Condition report — as inspected.
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| Case | Lightly polished in the past but retains a very strong shape, with crisp lines and no major dings or issues. |
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| Dial | Mark I matte ‘White Sub’ dial with amazing, even patina throughout. One of the best we have come across. |
| Hands | Original handset with patina matching the dial plots evenly. |
| Movement | Calibre 1570 in excellent condition — running extremely well. |
| Crystal | ‘Top hat’ crystal in near perfect condition. |
| Bracelet | Service replacement Oyster from later in the period; truly wonderful condition with minimal stretch. |
| Service history | Bezel and crown likely Rolex service replacements from the mid ’80s; lume pip matches in well. |
| Box & papers | Official Rolex sleeve and service box. |