ROLEX, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 600 ft./200m, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 5728512, Ref. 1680/8, "NIPPLE DIAL". Very fine, rare and attractive, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original Guarantee, booklet and Rolex wallet. Made in 1978 Dial, case and movement signed, in very good condition, UNPOLISHED DIAM: 40 mm THICKNESS: 14 mm NOTE: Rolex Ref.1680, was launched around 1967 and was the first Submariner model to be fitted with a date function. The model was most typically cased in stainless steel. Early examples displayed "meters first" depth rating with the Submariner' script printed in red, hence the name "Red Submariner" This lot presented into auction is particularly rare because it is cased in yellow gold and has a greyish faded nipple dial Start price : 12000