Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Automatic Black Mark 3 Dial Oyster Bracelet Ref 1680

Specifications

Brand: Rolex

Model: Submariner Date

Alternate Name: White Submariner, Mark 3

Reference Number: 1680

Production Year: 1978

Case

Case Reference: 1680

Case Shape: Round

Material: Stainless Steel

Diameter: 40mm

Thickness: ~14mm

Bezel: Stainless Steel Unidirectional Rotating Bezel, Black anodized aluminum insert with "Fat Font" and a "Kissing 40" 

Back: Screwdown

Crown: Screwdown triplock

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement:

Type: Mechanical Selfwinding

Caliber: Rolex Caliber 1575 Chonometer

Base Caliber: Rolex Caliber 1570

Functions: Non-Quickset Date, hacking seconds

Power Reserve: ~48 hours

Certification: COSC Superlative Chronometer

Jewels: 26

Frequency: 19,800 vph

Dial:

Color: Black, White text 

Features: Mark III Dial, all white texts, feet before meters print, Closed 6's on the depth rating, the "H" in Chronometer does not align  with the "C" in Certified, open 6's & 9's on the date wheel

Hour Markers: Tritium Treated Luminous filled dots and stick indices

Hands: Mercedes

Crystal:

Type: Plexiglass (Top Hat style)

Water Resistance:

660 feet/ 200 meters

Strap/Bracelet:

Type: Stainless Steel Three-piece Oyster link bracelet

Clasp: Rolex Stainless steel folding clasp with flip lock

End Piece Number: 580

Bracelet number: 93150

Clasp Code: VC

Condition:

Good pre-owned condition, shows wear throughout, shows patina on the lumes, shows scratches on the original Top Hat Acrylic crystal and slightly fading bezel, Original Fat font bezel. Unpolished. The first Submariner model with a Date. A Mark III dial is considered a RARE find and a grail watch!

Accessories:

Box, manual and we will include an appraisal

Warranty:

Comes with our Two Year Limited Warranty