{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-1680-two-tone-nipple-dial-as01004","title":"Rolex Submariner 1680 Two Tone Nipple Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of these things is not like the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you're looking at is a 100% Genuine Rolex Submariner Reference 1680, produced circa 1978. While Two-Tone Submariners are by no means a rarity, technically speaking \u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e watch doesn't actually exist. Well, of course it \u003cem\u003eexists - \u003c\/em\u003eit just wasn't \u003cem\u003eborn\u003c\/em\u003e this way.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's right - in 1978, Rolex wasn't producing \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e Two-Tone Submariner models at the factory.  Their instantly-recognizable Two-Tone Oysters were limited to Datejusts, Thunderbirds, and GMT-Masters, and their Submariner line was only produced in solid gold or steel. But that didn't stop consumers from wanting one - a fact that clearly led to their \"formal\" introduction in subsequent generations a few years into the 1980s. So many buyers wanted one, in fact, that modifications became almost commonplace at the dealer level. Altering a steel model was actually fairly straightforward, and could be accomplished using genuine parts from the other models in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with the steel model, a solid gold bezel and crown would be fitted, along with a dial and handset from the solid version. Next came the date wheel with a brushed gold tone if the client was particularly keen on doing it \"right\", and then their choice of bracelet for the finishing touch. Whomever had this one customized did it right as far as we're concerned - opting for the stunning matte \"Nipple\" style dial and a Jubilee bracelet that accentuates the \u003cem\u003ebling\u003c\/em\u003e factor in just the right way. We've seen a number of modded Subs in our day, but this one just \u003cem\u003esang \u003c\/em\u003eto us, no doubt  due in part to our affection for the Two Tone GMT-Masters of the same time. While most of the Two-Tone Subs you'll find come with \"Maxi\" style dials and Oyster bracelets with polished gold center links, this one is in a way more subtle and sophisticate, a look unlike any other Two-Tone model available at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e OK, so it looks cool - but is it \"legit\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as \u003cem\u003ewe're\u003c\/em\u003e concerned, yes, it is indeed.  It was assembled using 100% Genuine components, and was likely done at the time of purchase - evidenced by the appropriate date wheel and dial. The piece is appropriately indicative of the time in which it was produced, a great example of the consumer mindset at the time, and a page in the history of Vintage Rolex for certain. You'll find plenty of vintage Subs on the market, but this one has a decidedly unique flavor - and is just downright cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4806475201,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Rolex_Submariner_1680_Two_Tone_Nipple_Dial_AS01004_Culture1.jpg?v=1437421991","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/rolex-submariner-1680-two-tone-nipple-dial-as01004","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}