Lot 29
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Rolex. A fine, rare and attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, blue dial and bracelet
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Rolex. A fine, rare and attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, blue dial and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER, REF. 1680, CASE NO. 3'309'747, CIRCA 1973

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Rolex. A fine, rare and attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, blue dial and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster perpetual Date, Submariner, ref. 1680, case no. 3'309'747, circa 1973
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, blue dial, luminous applied dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bidirectional revolving blue bezel calibrated for 60 minutes, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
39 mm. diam.; overall length of bracelet approx 185 mm.
Special Notice
Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

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Lot Essay

This lovely example of an 18K gold "sixteen-eighty" impresses with its iridescent blue dial. According to how light strikes it, it responds with a number of hues, from deep navy blue to purple. Coupled with the blue bezel and the massive gold case, it imparts to the timepiece a momentous aesthetic impact. Its remarkable condition and its undeniable appeal make this watch a rare find for the Rolex aficionado.

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