Rolex 1680 Red Submariner. Anatomy of the Mk5.

Mar 26, 2023,16:03 PM
 

The basics open six’s, Red Submariner tex directly applied onto tye black. Not much but it is all in the details. 


This one 3xx mil serial puts it in 1971.  But as with many Rolex watches the date sold can be a number of years later as the date stamp on the guarantee papers is the date sold. However older watches with chronometer certificate are date stamped on the date of certification. Details. 





Rolex 1680 Red Submariner MK5











Patented diver extension




9315 folded Bracelet 280 or 380 end links






Original tube. triplock without external o-ring  





Original Triplock crown

In 1970, Rolex released a third generation winding crown they called Triplock. As its name suggests, the Triplock version features three sealed zones and it made its debut on the Sea-Dweller dive watch. 




Having spare parts is essential as they are rare as hens teeth and are pricey.  In the picture the three flavors 7000 twinlock 702 triplock original to the watch 7030 latest. 



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I have nearly the same

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 25th, 2023-19:32
made in the last quarter in 1972. The ones from the last quarter have the first hacking caliber 1570. It is a real beauty. ...  

Awesome example.

 
 By: Bill : March 25th, 2023-19:39

Lovely example Bill.

 
 By: Miles_151 : March 26th, 2023-07:57
1971 my birth year 😜. Enjoy. M.

The dial

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 26th, 2023-19:39
is so cool in the sun. ...  

Perfection.

 
 By: Bill : March 27th, 2023-03:15

Thank you Bill

 
 By: Gelato Monster : March 26th, 2023-21:36