[Timestamp](https://imgur.com/a/bKlrHpF) [Album](https://imgur.com/a/M3Xaedq) **High res version of these photos are available. Contact me if interested.** Check out my [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/crownedkoi/) to see the rest of the watches I have available and daily content. My [Reddit profile](https://www.reddit.com/user/boywithakoi/submitted/) to see my recent listings. I’m going to start with the key details this time and geek out about the watch after. If you want to skip the part that I drool about the patina and watch, read the key details below and skip to the end where I have price and scope of delivery. **Key details:** - Reference 1680 - 5.6m serial (circa 1978) - Very thick case with prominent chamfers - Original tritium dial and hands - Faded insert - True Dome crystal mounted and comes with original top hat crystal - Tight 11 link Oyster link bracelet and diver’s extension with very little stretch - Watch only **Why I love this watch:** The first Submariner with date. The 1680 is one of my favorite references and this one displays my favorite features in vintage watches. I love unique patina and I think it’s what makes vintage so appealing to most of us. The dial here has aged to a toasted marshmallow like tone. A little more toasted and warmer near the edges of the indices and a creamy hue closer to the center. The hands have turned into a darker whiskey shade. In this era of Rolex, the hands and dials were produced in different factories which in turn creates this contrasting patina (most of the time). My favorite detail on the hands are when they show some slight oxidation on the steel. It reminds me of underwater shipwrecks. The insert has faded into a gunmetal greyish blue. Wild to think this same insert used to be deep black. Maybe a reminder to wear your sunscreen out there. I’m a huge fan of the bevels of these older vintage models. It adds some form and intricacy to the case profile we don’t see in the modern Rolex sports models in production today. I’ll let those chamfers speak for themselves. Last but not least this one has a True Dome on and it does come with its original top hat crystal if you want the OG look. I’ll say this: while the True Dome isn’t exactly for purists, it gives the watch a completely different clarity and symmetry. Don’t knock it til you try it. If you read all of that, thanks for stickin with me and letting me nerd out. I truly love finding examples like this, it’s what got me into this business in the first place. **Price:** Offered at **$11,999** including FedEx Overnight Priority shipping anywhere in the states. Worldwide shipping is also available, please contact for rates first. I’m located in New York if you prefer a face to face transaction or delivery. **References:** I have plenty of reviews I have accumulated through the years of buying and selling here on WatchEx. Message the bot in this thread to take a look. I also use the same username (boywithakoi) on Rolex Forums with reviews there as well. If you need help viewing my reviews, please do not hesitate to reach out as I am happy to provide them! **Contact:** Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Call / Text / WhatsApp: 3235803651 Instagram DM: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/crownedkoi/) Reddit chat / PM: Please comment “chatted” or “PM’ed” in this thread to notify me