Rolex Submariner ‘MK 2’ 40mm Stainless Steel Circa 1977 for Sale

The Rolex Submariner ‘MK 2’ 40mm Stainless Steel Circa 1977 is for sale as a one-off piece. The Submariner has been in continuous production since 1953 and is the reference point every other dive watch is measured against.

The case measures 40mm in stainless steel. The movement is automatic, wound by the motion of the wrist.

A date display is set into the dial. Production dates to Circa 1977. The Rolex Submariner Reference 1680 “White Sub” Mark 2 is a highly sought‑after vintage diver from the mid to late 1970s, most commonly encountered between 1975 and 1978. Following the celebrated “Red Submariner” era, Rolex transitioned the reference to all white dial printing, creating a distinct aesthetic phase within the 1680 lineage. The MK2 dial, identifiable by its open 6 depth rating, balanced serif typography, and cream toned tritium plots, represents one of the most collectible configurations of the white text generation, a variant prized for its period correct character, transitional significance and enduring vintage appeal. Rolex does not publish production figures, does not discount, and allocates its steel sport models years behind demand. That structure is most of why the secondary market prices the way it does.

Condition is stated as Pre-owned.

• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Submariner ‘MK 2’
• Family: Submariner
• Reference: 1680
• Case size: 40mm
• Case material: Stainless Steel
• Movement: Automatic
• Complications: Bracelet, Date
• Dial: Black
• Year: Circa 1977
• Condition: Pre-owned
• SKU: ROL-SUB-1680-182

Available to buy as a one-off. Every watch is photographed individually, so the gallery shows the exact piece that ships.

Why this Rolex Submariner 1680

Above all, we hold one Rolex Submariner 1680 rather than a restockable line. Therefore the watch in the gallery is the watch that ships to you. For example, we photograph the caseback and the clasp, not only the dial. Meanwhile, you can weigh it against Rolex President Day-Date 36mm White Gold 1991-1992, or against Rolex Sky-Dweller 42mm Yellow Gold 2021. Similarly, the rest of our Rolex watches and the wider watch collection move every week.

What the grade means

We authenticate every watch in house before listing it, so the grade above is ours rather than a consignor’s summary. However, condition language shifts from seller to seller, so we describe wear in plain words as well. Because magnetism upsets a balance spring, keep it away from magnets and hot water. In addition, who we are sets out the process.

Delivery and duties

We ship worldwide and insure every parcel, at no cost to you. However, import charges depend on where you live, so budget for them early. In short, the landed cost matters as much as the ticket price, and we set out the arithmetic in VAT, duty and the true landed cost. Meanwhile we post each arrival to our Instagram and Facebook on the day we photograph it. If this Rolex Submariner 1680 is not the one, read what to check on a pre-owned watch next, then what moves resale value, and our privacy policy covers the rest.

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