Ideal Collectors or Birth Year Rolex
Iconic, timeless, and highly collectible, this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date Chronometer is a superb vintage example dating to 1981. Featuring its original MK1 matte black tritium dial, matching Mercedes pattern hands, stainless steel Oyster case and calibrated rotating diving bezel, it captures the unmistakable design language that has made the Submariner one of the most desirable sports watches in the world.
Built as a professional dive watch, the Rolex Submariner combines robust construction with everyday wearability. Its matte black dial, tritium markers and Mercedes hands give the piece its classic vintage character, while the Oyster case and Fliplock bracelet offer the durability and presence expected from this legendary model.
What’s Included
- Original Rolex presentation box
- Original Rolex outer cardboard box
- Rolex certificate of authenticity, dated January 1981
- Rare find, original purchase receipt, cost £512 in 1981!
- Original bracelet, all complete
- Instruction manuals
- Rolex leather card holder
- Passed pressure test
- Fully authenticated and Watch Register checked
- 12-month Dobson Fine Jewellery mechanical warranty
Specifications
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Submarine Date Chronometer Ref. 1680
Year: 1981
Case Material: Stainless steel Oyster Case
Dial: Original MK1 matte black tritium dial
Hands: Matching Mercedes pattern hands
Bezel: Black calibrated rotating diving bezel
Movement: Automatic
Bracelet: Original Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Fliplock, clasp code "F" dated to 1981 - original to the watch
Function: Time, date and dive bezel
Condition
This watch is in excellent vintage pre-owned condition, presenting as a strong and well-preserved example for its age. The black dial gives the watch its classic Submariner appearance, while the stainless steel Oyster case and bracelet remain well-presented throughout.
Supplied with its original Rolex box, outer cardboard box, 1981 certificate of authenticity, manuals and leather card holder, and having passed a pressure test, this is a highly desirable vintage Rolex Submariner with excellent collector appeal.
The bezel insert has some missing to Lume to the pip as expected with a 45 year old Submariner, the bracelet and case remain sharp and in great condition.
Ideal Collectors or Birth Year Rolex
Iconic, timeless, and highly collectible, this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date Chronometer is a superb vintage example dating to 1981. Featuring its original MK1 matte black tritium dial, matching Mercedes pattern hands, stainless steel Oyster case and calibrated rotating diving bezel, it captures the unmistakable design language that has made the Submariner one of the most desirable sports watches in the world.
Built as a professional dive watch, the Rolex Submariner combines robust construction with everyday wearability. Its matte black dial, tritium markers and Mercedes hands give the piece its classic vintage character, while the Oyster case and Fliplock bracelet offer the durability and presence expected from this legendary model.
What’s Included
- Original Rolex presentation box
- Original Rolex outer cardboard box
- Rolex certificate of authenticity, dated January 1981
- Rare find, original purchase receipt, cost £512 in 1981!
- Original bracelet, all complete
- Instruction manuals
- Rolex leather card holder
- Passed pressure test
- Fully authenticated and Watch Register checked
- 12-month Dobson Fine Jewellery mechanical warranty
Specifications
Brand: Rolex
Model: Oyster Perpetual Submarine Date Chronometer Ref. 1680
Year: 1981
Case Material: Stainless steel Oyster Case
Dial: Original MK1 matte black tritium dial
Hands: Matching Mercedes pattern hands
Bezel: Black calibrated rotating diving bezel
Movement: Automatic
Bracelet: Original Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Fliplock, clasp code "F" dated to 1981 - original to the watch
Function: Time, date and dive bezel
Condition
This watch is in excellent vintage pre-owned condition, presenting as a strong and well-preserved example for its age. The black dial gives the watch its classic Submariner appearance, while the stainless steel Oyster case and bracelet remain well-presented throughout.
Supplied with its original Rolex box, outer cardboard box, 1981 certificate of authenticity, manuals and leather card holder, and having passed a pressure test, this is a highly desirable vintage Rolex Submariner with excellent collector appeal.
The bezel insert has some missing to Lume to the pip as expected with a 45 year old Submariner, the bracelet and case remain sharp and in great condition.
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