Rolex Submariner Date 1680 - Extremely Rare ‘Tiffany & Co’ Black Matte Dial

Rolex Submariner Date 1680 \u2013 Extremely Rare 'Tiffany & Co.' Black Matte Dial Double-signed dials rank among the most sought-after variations in vintage watch collecting, serving as remarkable markers of provenance while imparting an immeasurable level of charm. These exceptional timepieces bear, alongside the manufacturer's own signature, the name of the retailer that originally sold them. They stand as tangible reminders of a bygone era, when prestigious jewellers and boutiques played a crucial role in introducing and promoting Swiss watches across international markets. In many regions, the retailer's reputation carried more influence than the manufacturer itself. Only a select few houses were granted the privilege of adding their name to the dial, and not every watch sold by them received this distinction\u2014making surviving examples extraordinarily rare and highly coveted today. Among all retailer signatures, one name sits unequivocally at the summit: Tiffany & Co. Throughout the last century, the iconic New York jewellery maison offered some of the finest Swiss watches ever produced, including Patek Philippe and, of course, Rolex. The union of these two revered names results in some of the most desirable and collectible timepieces in existence. It is therefore an honour to present this exceptional Rolex Submariner Date reference 1680 bearing the illustrious Tiffany & Co. signature. Dating to 1977, this example belongs to the later years of reference 1680\u2014the first Submariner to feature a date complication. As such, it displays the all-white dial printing introduced in the later production period, upon which the rarely seen \u201cTiffany & Co.\u201d signature is proudly applied. The dial is superbly preserved: its 'Pallettoni' hour markers and 'Mercedes' hands exhibit a warm, creamy patina that beautifully enhances the watch's vintage character and presence. The combination of Rolex's crowned heritage with the prestige of New York's most renowned jewellery maison represents a phenomenon of exceptional rarity. Pieces such as this are vanishingly scarce, making this 1680 Tiffany-signed example not only a magnificent collector's watch but a truly extraordinary opportunity to acquire a historic collaboration of craftsmanship, provenance, and enduring prestige.