Ref. 1680
Submariner Date
Rolex
“Red Sub”
Case 40mm
Material Stainless steel
Year 1967
From $35,000
The ref. 1680 was the first Submariner to feature a date complication. Early examples have the word 'SUBMARINER' printed in red on the dial, earning them the 'Red Sub' nickname and making them significantly more valuable to collectors.
DiscontinuedGoodRolexSubmarinerSubmariner Date
Retail Status
Discontinued
Market Value
$35,000
Price Analysis
Retail StatusDiscontinued
Market Range$20,000 – $50,000
$20,000$50,000
Average Market Price$35,000
AvailabilitySecondary Market Only
Price TrendRising
Last updated: 2026-02-14
Flip Potential
6out of 10
Good
Premium over retail0.0%
Market trendup
Potential profit (est.)$35,000
Specifications
Complete technical details for the Rolex Submariner Date
Case
- Diameter
- 40mm
- Thickness
- 12.5mm
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Bezel
- Stainless steel with aluminum insert in black
- Crystal
- Acrylic with Cyclops lens
- Water Resistance
- 200m / 660ft
Movement
- Calibre
- Rolex calibre 1570
- Type
- Automatic
- Power Reserve
- 48 hours
Bracelet
- Bracelet
- Oyster, folded links
- Clasp
- Oyster folding clasp
- Lug Width
- 20mm
