1972 Rolex Red Submariner 1680 with Service Papers
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Case: The thick even case appears to be unpolished and retains its factory bevels. The case has a bright sleeve polished finish and shows some wear for its age. The fat font bezel is excellent and has faded to a graduated blue-grey. The bezel has aged to a satin finish and shows some wear for its age.
Dial: The matte black dial is excellent and shows little if any wear. The lume has aged to a warm creamy orange hue and the hands match perfectly.
Bracelet: Excellent newer 12 link oyster bracelet with very light stretch for its age. The clasp is stamped with a 1983 date code.
Accessories: 2016 Service Papers
Notes: Sometimes extraordinary watches just have that ineffable beauty that only time, patience, and a little dumb luck can create. With a perfectly balanced pallet of color and tonality, this exceptional 1680 stands out as one of the more beautiful vintage Submariners we've seen
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