Rolex Submariner Date Red Submariner Date MK5 Red Submariner Dial

The Rolex Rolex Submariner 1680 Red Mk5 is a highly collectible vintage sports watch. As one of the last “Red Submariner” variants, it combines the desirable red SUBMARINER dial text with relatively limited production before the transition to all-white printing.

Collectors value original examples with matching tritium dial and hands, correct period bezel insert, unpolished case, and accompanying box and papers.

Its historical significance as Rolex’s first Submariner with a date, together with strong collector demand for Red Submariners, makes the Mk5 an especially sought-after reference.

Case: 40mm stainless steel screw back case marked with 1680 on inside case back.

Dial: 100% original MK5 "closed 6" matte dial is lightly and beautifully aged. Has some light ageing throughout the original dial makes this a truly vintage and desirable timepiece.

Bezel: 100% original MK3 insert in excellent condition with light usage marks.

Movement: caliber 1570 is in excellent condition & running strong.

Bracelet : 100% original Rolex 93150 bracelet with "O8" clasp code dating it to 1990 is in excellent condition and is till right.

Accessories: Watch only.