ROLEX. MONTRE BRACELET EN ACIER AVEC DATE MOUVEMENT AUTOMATIQUE ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CALENDAR BRACELET WATCH Model: Submariner Red Reference: 1680 Date: Circa 1969 Movement: 26-jewel Cal.1570 automatic Dial: Black Mk 1, red Submariner, luminous dot hour markers, baton quarters, white outer minute divisions, magnified date aperture at 3, polished Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, polished centre seconds Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, shouldered screw down crown, bi-directional bezel with black calibrated bezel, No.2186018 Strap/Bracelet: Brushed folded 9315 Oyster link, end links stamped 280 Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped 4/69 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 40mm Footnotes: Production of the reference 1680 first began in 1966 and it was the first Submariner to feature a date function. The earliest of these models had the depth rating with meters positioned first, followed by feet rating. For over a decade the word 'Submariner' was depicted in red on the dial of the 1680 and as such has since earned the nickname of a 'Single Red Submariner'. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com Movement: Runs when powered Dial: Overall good Hands: Good Glass: Average, scratches throughout, large mark between 10 and the middle Case: Surface scratches throughout, one nick on the lug at 1 Strap/Bracelet: Surface scratches throughout Buckle/Clasp: Surface scratches throughout, associated We do not test any watches for their accuracy and as such timekeeping cannot be guaranteed. We advise that if you are bidding on a watch, that you or your agents are completely satisfied with the condition of the lot. We recommend that all watches are serviced and polished after the sale as they are handled throughout the viewing period. Please note that although Bonhams endeavour to include reference to any replacement parts within our Condition Reports we cannot confirm that each individual element of the watch is original or that, if replaced, the replacement has been made using original manufacturer's parts.