This Rolex Submariner, reference 1680, is a 40mm case in Steel used condition, featuring a Black Standard dial, a Black Standard bezel, a Oyster bracelet, dated circa 1972. Priced dealer-direct and shipped fully insured.
Few sports watches hold value like the Submariner. Steel date models are your entry at fair trade-level numbers, while two-tone steel-and-yellow-gold pieces like the 16803 and 16613 carry a premium, and white-gold references top the range at $42,550. The full spread runs $9,749 to $42,550. Pay by wire to save against card rates. Liquidity here is real, so resale stays easy whenever you decide to exit. Read the full Submariner buying guide ›
Benchmark is the right word here. Since Hans Wilsdorf launched it in 1905, Rolex has defined what a mechanical watch should be, with firsts in waterproofing, self-winding, and date displays that gave it lasting credibility. Brand recognition is near-universal and the steel sports lineup holds value like few assets. Submariner, GMT-Master II, and Daytona routinely clear retail secondhand, so a wire payment and dealer-direct number put you ahead before the box even ships. Browse all Rolex ›
Rolex · 1680
Rolex Submariner, Steel, 40mm case, Black Standard dial, Black Standard bezel. Circa 1972.
