Help with this Submariner please

mikeo1

Hang tag speaks LOUDLY to me and apparently has quieted the naysayers. The case/movement serial mismatch is not a concern and might even be considered typical for Rolex (especially the movement being earlier). There was very little "reverence" for subs until the late 90's (you could easily buy 55XX for $800 in the mid 90's). "Working" watches were just that-cases got flooded, bracelets broke and things were cobbed together to keep things going-I suspect that's exactly what you have in hand-a "working" watch with a ton of history.😀

Rado63

It could be a 1680 with an aftermarket dial since the 1680 didn't have lume filled white gold plots. The bracelet is possibly 9315 bracelet which also came out later in the 80's. The bezel I am not sure. Question is, if it's a real Rolex 1680 what would you do with it? restore it?, get it running and wear as is? or just leave it alone? In any event could be a fun project. Now that I see that bracelet extended I don't think it is a 9315 bracelet. By the way just take off the bracelet and it should say 1680 on the case.