Vintage Rolex Submariner Ref 1680

The vintage Rolex Submariner ref 1680—launched in the late '60s, right?—was the first Sub to feature a date complication, adding everyday function to its iconic dive watch DNA. Collectors love it for the bold red text on early models and its honest tool-watch charm. At Tropical Watch, we get why people chase these—patina, character, history—it all adds up. And when that dial turns tropical? Yeah, that's the magic we’re all about.