Rolex “Pumpkin 1680 Red” Submariner

Description

Up for grabs is a incredibly attractive example of the popular Rolex “Red Sub” Submariner, Reference 1680. Bearing a serial of 2.7 million, this watch dates the watch to 1970, and has a “feet first” “MK5” dial.

This Rolex “Red” Sub is in amazing vintage condition. The case is unpolished and sharp, with original beveled edges.  The dial is beautiful, with no chips, scratches, marks, etc. The original tritium lume is still present on both dial and hands, with a gorgeous and vibrant pumpkin orange color.  The period correct fat-font bezel insert is likewise in great condition, aged to a blue hue.  The watch comes on a Rolex Swiss folded-link 9315 bracelet with 280 endlinks, dated to 1971, in nice condition with 10 full links and light stretch.