Rolex: Submariner "Single Red" Mark VI

Rolex: Submariner "Single Red" Mark VI
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Submariner "Single Red" Mark VI.

Type of watch: Wristwatch.
Origin: Switzerland, Geneva.
Date: 1974.
Clockwork: Automatic, Cal. 1570.
Case/Wristband: Steel, oyster bracelet with oysterlock, dial black, hands silver, indices cream-coloured, with fluorescent material.
Total Weight: ca. 116,5 g.
Measurement: Ø 40 mm, length 19 cm.
Case-No: 3784019.
Reference-No: 1680.
Movement-No.: D952772.
Description: 3-hand-wristwatch with date at "3" o'clock.

The Rolex Submariner is one of the best-known and most sought-after timepieces in the world. The reference 1680 with red lettering on the dial, also known as the 'Single Red', has won a special place in the hearts of watch lovers and collectors. A total of six different versions of the dial of the Submariner Ref. 1680 with red lettering are known. Production of the 'Red Sub' began with case numbers 2,050,000 to 2,200,000, which means around 1969 (Mark I). The sources vary somewhat in their information. The 'Single Red' remained in production until around 1974 and ended with case numbers 3,700,000 to 3,930,000 (Mark VI). The Rolex Submariner 'Single Red' has increased considerably in value in recent years. Collectors and investors are prepared to pay high sums for well-preserved examples. The Rolex Submariner 'Single Red' Ref. 1680 is more than just a diver's watch; it is a symbol of craftsmanship, functionality and timeless design. With its unique red lettering and outstanding workmanship, it has earned a permanent place in the history of the watch industry. Whether you are a collector or simply want to wear an impressive watch, the 'Single Red' remains a classic that will never go out of fashion.
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