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Poohsan · 14 December 2009, 12:15 PM

When did Rolex roll out the 2 tone submariner? Is this a mix and match? I think we have seen this auction before.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-1680-GOLD-...item3358684970

snow_rocks · 14 December 2009, 12:27 PM

Yes, but with blue dial and bezel.
But, this looks like a frankenwatch.

deserted · 14 December 2009, 12:52 PM

That looks odd!!!!

springer · 14 December 2009, 01:04 PM

It is !

greekbum · 14 December 2009, 01:04 PM

I think the owner is a forum member here.
I will say it again here Rolex never made a 1680 TT watch.
It was never in any catalog.

onkyo · 14 December 2009, 01:05 PM

Did we see this before....

And the answer is 'no'.

greekbum · 14 December 2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Did we see this before....

And the answer is 'no'.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...highlight=1680

onkyo · 14 December 2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...highlight=1680

Thanks Nikos for finding the old thread...

mcjp6 · 14 December 2009, 01:56 PM

I have never seen one or a ref no for one but on this web site http://www.vintagesubmariner.com/vintagesubs.html they are saying

"The 1680 also marked the philosophical transition of the Submariner from a pure "tool watch" built for serious divers to also being built and sold as a luxury sports watch. I say this, because the 1680 was the first reference to be sold in a steel and gold version ("two-tone" or "bi-metal") and also in an 18 carat gold model."

It certainly would be nice to know for sure.

greekbum · 14 December 2009, 02:23 PM

The website is WRONG and he should correct it.
Rolex NEVER made an acrylic crystal TT Submariner.
The 1st ever TT Rolex Submariner was ref #16803 with a Sapphire Crystal Around 1985-6
Below it shows you that the 1680 is only available in SS or Gold

mcjp6 · 14 December 2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

Rolex NEVER made an acrylic crystal TT Submariner.

well that would certainly explain why I cannot find applicable reference numbers. so the only 1680s produced were either the SS ref 1680 and the all gold (18kt) 1680/8 ?

edit: your pic only just showed up....thanks for that info.

blaine mattison · 14 December 2009, 04:29 PM

greek, just to add to your picture timeline. here are some pictures from
a model catalog dating maybe late 70's early 80's

note the sea dweller with the 16800 sub is a 2000ft/610m 1665

there is no tt sub in this catalog

Safetrends · 14 December 2009, 04:37 PM

Photo:

blaine mattison · 14 December 2009, 04:47 PM

so i guess we can say that the 1680 in question is a conversion

i'm sure glad i kept that master catalog

Polizeifritz · 14 December 2009, 06:16 PM

Def a franken.... it would have a nipple dial if anything, and I have never seen a diamond bezel on a tt sub.

springer · 14 December 2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine mattison

greek, just to add to your picture timeline. here are some pictures from
a model catalog dating maybe late 70's early 80's

note the sea dweller with the 16800 sub is a 2000ft/610m 1665

there is no tt sub in this catalog

Blaine model # R16800A referenced in your pics is for a model 1680. In the master catalogs from the late 1970's this is the reference number given for a 1680 Submariner.

blaine mattison · 15 December 2009, 12:22 AM

thank-you mr. springer. know i am REALLY glad i kept it together.
i almost cut it up, to sell off the pictures.

tudorman8276 · 15 December 2009, 07:54 AM

blaine mattison · 21 December 2009, 05:18 PM

it has risen from the can

tudorman8276 · 21 December 2009, 08:40 PM

...has NOT divulged the fact the watch has been converted.

tudorman8276 · 21 December 2009, 10:00 PM

springer · 22 December 2009, 12:37 AM

So now it is a poser. Smoke it...

Orchi · 22 December 2009, 09:47 AM

Err buddies...good works here...

1680 TT Sub...only exist in a dream...

blaine mattison · 27 July 2010, 03:51 PM

when you get the time. please post

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14 December 2009, 12:15 PM	#1
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Was there a 2 tone 1680? When did Rolex roll out the 2 tone submariner? Is this a mix and match? I think we have seen this auction before. http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-1680-GOLD-...item3358684970

14 December 2009, 12:27 PM	#2
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Yes, but with blue dial and bezel. But, this looks like a frankenwatch.

14 December 2009, 12:52 PM	#3
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	That looks odd!!!!

14 December 2009, 01:05 PM	#6
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Did we see this before.... And the answer is 'no'.

14 December 2009, 01:56 PM	#9
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	I have never seen one or a ref no for one but on this web site http://www.vintagesubmariner.com/vintagesubs.html they are saying "The 1680 also marked the philosophical transition of the Submariner from a pure "tool watch" built for serious divers to also being built and sold as a luxury sports watch. I say this, because the 1680 was the first reference to be sold in a steel and gold version ("two-tone" or "bi-metal") and also in an 18 carat gold model." It certainly would be nice to know for sure.

14 December 2009, 04:47 PM	#14
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	so i guess we can say that the 1680 in question is a conversion i'm sure glad i kept that master catalog

14 December 2009, 06:16 PM	#15
Polizeifritz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The garage Watch: SMP Posts: 145	Def a franken.... it would have a nipple dial if anything, and I have never seen a diamond bezel on a tt sub.

15 December 2009, 12:22 AM	#17
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	thank-you mr. springer. know i am REALLY glad i kept it together. i almost cut it up, to sell off the pictures.

21 December 2009, 05:18 PM	#19
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	it has risen from the can

22 December 2009, 12:37 AM	#22
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,309	So now it is a poser. Smoke it... __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

22 December 2009, 09:47 AM	#23
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddies...good works here... 1680 TT Sub...only exist in a dream...

27 July 2010, 03:51 PM	#24
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	when you get the time. please post

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