{"id":69148,"date":"2026-06-11T13:23:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/?post_type=product&#038;p=69148"},"modified":"2026-07-01T16:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:52:20","slug":"submariner-1680-rare-vintage-automatic-date-40mm-18k-gold-black-dial-box-rolex-2026-service-card","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/product\/submariner-1680-rare-vintage-automatic-date-40mm-18k-gold-black-dial-box-rolex-2026-service-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Submariner 1680 Rare Vintage Automatic Date 40mm 18k Gold Black Dial Box Rolex 2025 Service Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<pre><span data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\u00a0 The <\/span><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Rolex Submariner reference 1680\/8<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> in solid 18k yellow gold with a matte black dial is one of <strong>the most iconic luxury tool watches ever made<\/strong>. Introduced in 1969, this reference holds historical significance as the <strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">very first solid gold Submariner<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> produced by Rolex.<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgXEAA\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">The \"Nipple Dial\"<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: Precious metal sports models of this era featured unique raised indices rather than the flat painted markers found on steel references. This creates depth and reflects a distinctive 1970s aesthetic.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span>\u00a0<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgXEAU\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Extreme Rarity<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: Production numbers for solid gold variants were incredibly low compared to the steel models. According to archival sales data on <span class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><a class=\"H23r4e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chrono24.com\/rolex\/rolex-submariner-date--id46657497.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgXEAY\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline 1px rgb(21, 88, 214); border-bottom: 0px rgb(21, 88, 214);\">Chrono24<\/a><!--TgQPHd|[[&quot;https:\/\/www.chrono24.com\/rolex\/rolex-submariner-date-id46657497.htm&quot;,null,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[{&quot;1218&quot;:[16]}]],16,null,&quot;Rolex Submariner Date 1680 - Yellow Gold - Chrono24&quot;,&quot;This remarkable colour-shifting effect is seldom encountered and makes this one of the most visually striking vintage gold Submariners we have ever seen. The correct serif-print dial with closed 6&#039;s is in outstanding original condition, complemented by its matching hands and beautifully preserved tritium lume plots. Equally impressive is the original MK3 ghost bezel insert, which still retains its luminous pearl at twelve, a highly desirable and increasingly uncommon feature on vintage examples. The 40mm yellow gold Oyster case remains strong and honest, with thick, well-defined lugs and crisp model and serial number engravings between the lugs. Completing the watch is its correct 1976 18ct gold solid-link Oyster bracelet, fitted with the desirable \\&quot;Pateted\\&quot; diving extension. According to Rolex production records, just 5,765 yellow gold Submariner Date examples were manufactured between 1969 and 1979, making these precious metal references significantly rarer than their stainless-steel counterparts. Combined with its exceptional colour-changing dial and impressive originality throughout, this example represents a truly outstanding opportunity for the discerning vintage Rolex collector.&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q\\u003dtbn:ANd9GcTdaiSBMlLf8dgoFOhj0GakUvp_OBJ38yZTSioCqa9TUjevcMYLj_cMftA9zMftB4Ir4_o-K1jNSV_nQWIS2A&quot;,&quot;Chrono24&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com\/faviconV2?url\\u003dhttps:\/\/www.chrono24.com\\u0026client\\u003dAIM\\u0026size\\u003d128\\u0026type\\u003dFAVICON\\u0026fallback_opts\\u003dTYPE,SIZE,URL&quot;,[[1781166734272014,81462501,3543008845],null,null,null,null,[[2,0,21]]],null,&quot;198fca99-875a-4b9d-90dc-83ef415a4b8d&quot;]]--><\/span>, only an estimated 5,765 yellow gold Submariner 1680s were ever manufactured during its entire decade-long run.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span> <!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgXEAs\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">The Aging Character<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: The matte black dial paint frequently interacts with age to create subtle gradients, while the tritium markers often turn a rich, creamy yellow or pumpkin hue.<\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgQEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Case Diameter<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: 40mm<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgQEAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Material<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: Solid 18k Yellow Gold (Case, bezel, and bracelet)<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgQEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Dial Era\/Style<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: Distinctive \"Nipple Dial\" featuring applied, raised gold hour markers filled with tritium lume.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgQEAM\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Crystal<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: Tall, \"Top Hat\" acrylic plexiglass with a Cyclops date magnification lens.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgQEAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Movement<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: Rolex Caliber 1575 automatic movement (often stamped 1570 on the base plate), beating at 19,800 vph.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgQEAU\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Bezel<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: Bidirectional rotating bezel with a black aluminum insert.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgQEAY\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">\n<pre><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Water Resistance<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong>: Originally rated for 200 meters.<\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The Rolex Submariner reference 1680\/8 in solid 18k yellow gold with a matte black dial is one of the most iconic luxury tool watches ever made. Introduced in 1969, this reference holds historical significance as the very first solid gold Submariner produced by Rolex. The &#8220;Nipple Dial&#8221;: Precious metal sports models of this era [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":69162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_cat":[1161,4571,1158],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-69148","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-rolex","7":"product_cat-men","8":"product_cat-our-watches","9":"pa_box-papers-box-rolex-service-papers","10":"pa_bracelet-18k-yellow-gold","11":"pa_brand-rolex","12":"pa_case-18k-yellow-gold","13":"pa_condition-excellent","14":"pa_dial-black","15":"pa_diameter-40mm","16":"pa_functions-date","17":"pa_movement-automatic","18":"pa_reference-number-1680-8","19":"pa_year-2-421","21":"first","22":"instock","23":"shipping-taxable","24":"purchasable","25":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/69148"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69148"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=69148"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ora24.gr\/el\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=69148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}