Rolex Submariner Date Red "U.S. Naval Air Station" Full Set - 32.000€

The Rolex Submariner is probably the most legendary of all diving watches. First released in 1953, it was the first wristwatch to be water-resistant to 100 metres, and today to 300 metres. Since its creation, its major features, such as the graduated rotating bezel, the luminescent display and the large hands and indexes, have made it the inspiration for the long line of Rolex diving watches.
 

The 1680 reference is the first Submariner version with a date function. Its plexiglass crystal is thick and elegantly protrudes from the case, giving it its unique look and nicknamed "Chimney glass". The Submariner's rotating bezel is a key element for the functionality of the watch. Its 60-minute graduation allows divers to precisely measure their immersion time.
 

This version is one of the first Submariner Date, which feature the "Submariner" writing in red, making it one of the most coveted versions in the vintage Submariner world.

This exceptionally beautiful model has a magnificent matte dial that has never been touched, which matches perfectly with the matte gray patinated aluminum insert, which gives an ideal aesthetic match. The legendary red touch therefore stands out in a superb way.

The set of this watch is complete and includes the original box, the over-box with the original label, all the original papers as well as the green tag, which is very rare on this kind of piece. The cherry on the cake is the provenance of this watch: in fact, it was purchased on the U.S. Naval Air Station - Navy Exchange in Atsugi, Japan.

This added to the beauty as well as the condition of the watch make it a real collector's item for any vintage Rolex enthusiast.