{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-date-as08011","title":"Rolex Submariner Date","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Reference 1680, originally released in 1966, deviated from previous iterations of the Submariner with the inclusion of a date function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo some, this change was remarkably divisive because, according to the diehards, if you need to know the date during a dive, you're kind of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003escrewed\u003c\/em\u003e. Regardless of how much of a dive watch “purist” you might be, there’s no debating the usefulness of a date function in normal everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd furthermore, the 1680 ticks all the boxes for a tool watch. A sturdy stainless steel case? Check. Robust movement that is dust-proof, shock-proof, and waterproof? Check, check, and check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular example dates to circa 1978 and features a strong professionally refurbished case with an excellent matte black dial with a matching handset, a lovely faded bezel insert, and a matching stainless steel Oyster bracelet with a signed Fliplock clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA watch for all occasions, for all wrists, and \u003cspan\u003ea true icon of icons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan't beat that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40177909071959,"sku":"40922518","price":14990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08011_40922518_ROLEX_SUBMARINER_MKI_1680-6_6acd69d7-14cc-48de-a59c-70b0099e3930.jpg?v=1683656753","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/rolex-submariner-date-as08011","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}