The first blue watch, the Submariner ref. 1680/8 is a clever combination of showmanship and workability, a best-of-both-worlds combination that captures the imagination and the eye. Despite the exquisite 18-carat gold and all its luxurious connotations, the 1680/8 model offers users the exact same professional dive watch capabilities and 200-meter depth rating as its rugged stainless steel version. A few years after the black version debuted in 1969, a blue version of the 1680/8 was introduced.
The metallic tones of the 1680/8 complement those of the black version. The metallic tones of the 1680/8 are complemented by a blue sunray dial that seems to change color in different light conditions, radiating outward from the center. Around the sunburst dial, inserts in the blue anodized aluminum bezel give a similar sparkle to the look, transforming Rolex’s sturdy date display replica watch into what can only be accurately described as a true statement piece.
Today, it is not uncommon to find vintage Submariner 1680/8 models that were once bright blue now transformed into brilliant purples, purples and lighter blues.
There is something almost magical about a replica Rolex solid gold sports watch. Sport watches typically have larger cases, more features and bolder designs. However, they take on an uncompromisingly luxurious and straightforward aesthetic when made in solid gold. When you combine the solid gold Submariner with the striking blue dial and bezel, you get a watch that is often considered the poster child for the modern luxury sports watch.