mike
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The 1680I have to admit this is my favorite diver. 
Introduced circa 1967-68 The wonderfull reference 1680 was the first diver to have a date feature. Powered by the workhorse 1570 slow beat movement and using the friction fit bi-directional bezel, the 1680 was unique with it's "tall" acryllic crystal.
Early versions were notable by the distinctive "RED" Submariner and now command quite a premium in the collector's arena. Circa 1974 Rolex switched to the more familiar "WHITE" Submariner we see today.
Early versions came with a non-hacking movement with Rolex gradually switching over to the hacking movement beginning in the early 70s.
You just gotta love that crystal. 
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Tools
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Beautiful..
My very first Rolex in ~1972 was a 1680 Sub, and my main wear for almost 20 years.. (athough I did go two tone in the late 80's)
Had I been wearing it in the early '90's during a burglary, I would probably still be wearing it regularly, I just love the look........
I hope to run across one in good condition one of these days......
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uncle aj
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We have a guy at work who wears one as his daily beater. 
As a result the watch is pretty beat up. :shock:
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mailman
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Aren't the service crystals a little different that the originals on the 1680 Mike?
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mike
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| mailman wrote: | | Aren't the service crystals a little different that the originals on the 1680 Mike? |
Originals had a bit of a bevel. It's my understanding some of the newest service replacements also have gone back to this.
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