[Timestamp](https://imgur.com/a/3crOujR) [Album](https://imgur.com/a/Tupe0gR) **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 - 3.3m serial (circa 1973) - Mark IV feet first dial - Very thick case with prominent chamfers - Original tritium dial and hands - Faded insert - Correct 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 legendary red sub. The first time Rolex debuted a Submariner with the date complication and one of the most sought after references in vintage watch collecting. This one is a Mark IV variant, the earliest feet first dial! Distinguishable by the open 6 on the depth rating and the red “SUBMARINER” text being printed on top of white instead of directly on the dial. I’ve always been a fan of unique patina and this 1680 definitely exhibits that. A bezel insert that’s faded to a bluish grey hue, deep custard hour markers and hands, and a splash of red text on the dial. Beautiful colors you just can’t find in today’s Submariners. 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. 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 **$20,499** 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