The vivid, red “Submariner” inscription positioned at 6 o’clock on the dial of the reference 1680 – Rolex’s first Submariner model to be fitted with the date – makes it one of the most widely sought after of all vintage Rolex sport wristwatches. Launched in 1967, without a doubt, the “Red Submariner” is an iconic watch. The present example from 1969 is fitted with a Mark II dial, displaying the ‘meters first’ in its depth-rating designation at 6 o’clock, as opposed to ‘feet first’ more commonly seen on later examples. The dial is ‘tropical’, having aged to a beautiful and uniform shade of milk chocolate brown, complemented with tritium hour markers that have aged to a beautiful ivory color. The case remains in original, unpolished condition, with its factory beveled edges and strong proportions. Further enhancing its appeal is the ‘complete’ nature of this wristwatch, which comes accompanied by its presentation boxes, guarantee, and product literature, making it an exciting trophy watch for a collection of vintage sports watches.