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1601675

Rolex, Submariner, "Red Mark VI", ca 1974.

Estimate
120 000 - 150 000 SEK
11 400 - 14 200 EUR
12 000 - 15 000 USD
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Carl  Palmegren
Carl Palmegren
Head Specialist Watches
+46 (0)739 40 08 23
Rolex, Submariner, "Red Mark VI", ca 1974.

Case size: 40 mm
Material: steel
Movement: automatic, caliber 1575
Year: circa 1974
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: Oyster bracelet, folding clasp, ref. 78360-AB9/558B
Reference number: 1680
Serial number: 3'789'582
Movement number: D'598'210
Case number: 1680

The case shows natural signs of wear with scratches and some dings. The dial is in overall good condition, slight flaking is primarily concentrated between the 10 and 12 o’clock positions along the outer edge. The plexiglass has noticeable scratches and damage. The luminous dot in the bezel insert is missing, and the insert itself has faded to a soft gray tone. Fitted with a newer Rolex Oyster bracelet from around the year 2000.

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.

Provenance

Consigned by the family to the original owner, according to information.

"My uncle owned this Rolex, it spent its time in Southern Africa where he worked as a game warden in various national parks in Zimbabwe, S.A., and Botswana."

More information

The Rolex Submariner ref. 1680 is an iconic dive watch, introduced in the late 1960s as the first Submariner to feature a date function. The earliest versions of the 1680 were produced with the highly sought-after "Red Submariner" dial, where the model name appears in red – a distinctive feature that makes these variants particularly desirable among collectors. Over the years, six different versions of the red text were produced, known as "Mark I-VI," each with subtle differences in font style and printing technique.

This particular watch features a Mark VI dial, the final iteration of the "Red Sub," distinguished by its closed sixes in "660 ft" and a more rounded "S" in "Submariner", compared to earlier versions where the "S" had a sharper, more angular design.

Powering the watch is the Rolex caliber 1575, an evolution of the 1570 movement, enhanced with a date function.