Sub Silver Date Wheel

[neilgader]

When did the silver date wheel change to a white wheel? And Why?

[mike]

Again, one of the topics that has been debated by collectors with no clear cut answer.

Certainly the silver date wheel made it's debut with the reference 1680--the first diver to have a date circa 1966-67 with the RED 1680.

Interestingly, I have read reports from first owners of 1680s (white) that state there watches came with a white date wheel.

I would say the silver wheel probably left with the introduction of the 16800--unless someone has an example that's verified. LOL!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I love the silver date wheel background colour of the 1680. I would love to own a 1680 Red some day. It's the ultimate Sub Date in my world.