100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 297

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, 'Submariner' 660ft/200m., Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref.1680, third generation. Production of this reference started in 1976.Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft./200m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.Accompanied by a stainless steel 'Flush-Fit' Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel fordecompression times, 'Triplock' winding-crown protected by the 'Crown Guard'. D. black with tritium-coatedround, triangular and bâton indexes, 'Cyclope' aperture for the date. 'Skeleton' tritium-coated hands. M. Cal.1570, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.