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tattooedfagin · 2 April 2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bertberr

This is a very interesting thread, particularly with regard to serial no's and dial versions. I have a 3.088 Mk.V, as does Red1108NYC, yet there's also a 3.3m and 3.74m Mk.IV's...

Who knows...? Least of all Rolex I imagine.

i've been told that when Rolex brought out the MkV they were unhappy with how the the red lettering appeared when applied directly onto the dial as opposed to red on white, they reverted back to the MkIV dials again until MkVI was issued

greekbum · 5 April 2012, 11:41 AM

My 1969 Meters 1st turning brown dial 2.29 Million Serial

bertberr · 6 April 2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

i've been told that when Rolex brought out the MkV they were unhappy with how the the red lettering appeared when applied directly onto the dial as opposed to red on white, they reverted back to the MkIV dials again until MkVI was issued

Well, that would certainly explain it, thanks!

Felix.H · 6 April 2012, 08:55 PM

3.3mill

BaltimoreBrian · 7 April 2012, 02:53 PM

Felix's and my 3.3mill are only 153 pieces apart in our serial #'s. His is 153 older ;-)

Felix.H · 8 April 2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BaltimoreBrian

Felix's and my 3.3mill are only 153 pieces apart in our serial #'s. His is 153 older ;-)

And yet thousands of miles apart when sold to the orig owner..

GlennW · 8 April 2012, 06:21 PM

2.69

Davvan · 9 April 2012, 06:28 AM

Mk 5 dial with # 3,695...

BaltimoreBrian · 11 April 2012, 05:52 AM

Davvan, beautiful patina and bezel on that Mark V

Jocke · 14 April 2012, 05:49 AM

Here we go with my 1680 serial 342XXXX.

Backcase says last quarter 1972.

And some pics of the watch.

AWS · 14 April 2012, 05:57 AM

Awsome pics Jocke!

s4dan · 14 April 2012, 06:40 AM

OMG Jocke!!

They've got to be some of the best Red sub pics I've ever seen.

Note to self...get a better camera and some lessons on how to use it properly

Kingair · 14 April 2012, 06:55 AM

Amazing pics Jocke !

Congrats

Puffy · 21 April 2012, 02:42 AM

very cool! I'll post some of mine soon

Observations...

Looking at these pics it's interesting to note that some hands on watches from the same year have quite a bit of corrosion while other hands are like the day they left the factory, yet the patina is very similar

Also interesting to note that hands and lume plots don't seem to age to the same patina

BH13GMT · 21 April 2012, 05:41 PM

3.3 million

s4dan · 21 April 2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BH13GMT

3.3 million

That is so so cool

..what's the story behind the drawings (apart from the obvious), where did you get it, who did it etc etc?

BTW..Great Red sub

kymwatchlog · 21 April 2012, 09:15 PM

Beautiful , but don't think i can ever own one of them , thanks for sharing!!

BH13GMT · 21 April 2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by s4dan

That is so so cool

..what's the story behind the drawings (apart from the obvious), where did you get it, who did it etc etc?

BTW..Great Red sub

Thanks Danny

The technical drawings come from the book "Vintage Rolex Sports Models" . The pics are showing the evolution of the Submariner shape over the years. However, the 1680 isnt illustrated on that list. Talking of books, I had the pleasure of sinking a few beers over easter with Gabriel (Sweargen) and we spent most of the time drooling over the pictures in the italian book "Submariner Story", some very rare specimens listed in that book

Some people were giving us some stange looks when we started comparing Red Subs and flicking through the pages between pints

77T · 21 April 2012, 09:58 PM

Great pics guys - just think of the stories these Red Subs could swap around the table if they could speak!

s4dan · 21 April 2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Thanks Danny

The technical drawings come from the book "Vintage Rolex Sports Models" . The pics are showing the evolution of the Submariner shape over the years. However, the 1680 isnt illustrated on that list. Talking of books, I had the pleasure of sinking a few beers over easter with Gabriel (Sweargen) and we spent most of the time drooling over the pictures in the italian book "Submariner Story", some very rare specimens listed in that book

Some people were giving us some stange looks when we started comparing Red Subs and flicking through the pages between pints

Thanks mate

Couple of books for my birthday and christmas wish list.

As for the strange looks in the pub...what else is there to talk about - women, sport, current affairs? - I don't think so...Got to be Rolexes all the time

OMG!! I'm spending too much time on this forum.

NB Just found Vintage Rolex Sports Models on Amazon for £41.00 (new).

xela · 24 April 2012, 08:32 AM

2.45 mil

cruvon · 24 April 2012, 03:09 PM

Great link! Some pics of my 3.81X Mk6 (Btw could we please append the MK version too to the serial?, thanks)

BaltimoreBrian · 1 May 2012, 01:31 PM

Question for the Red 1680 Lovers...I noticed in these pics that some of the 1680's have the "Flat 4" bezel and some don't. When did ROLEX use the "Flat 4" on these 1680's?

Bri

BaltimoreBrian · 12 May 2012, 01:36 PM

Anyone else with a Red Sub to post?

gutjam · 13 May 2012, 04:02 AM

Wow -some incredible watches here

wangany17 · 13 May 2012, 10:22 AM

My new to me red sub. Mark V dial (I think I incorrectly said Mark IV before) but it's a 3.07MM watch.

-Alex

Spunga · 14 May 2012, 07:43 PM

Serial 3061XXX

Serial 2867XXX

Serial 2694XXX

Serial 2500XXX

Serial 2283XXX

Thanks,
Paul.

Spunga · 14 May 2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BaltimoreBrian

Question for the Red 1680 Lovers...I noticed in these pics that some of the 1680's have the "Flat 4" bezel and some don't. When did ROLEX use the "Flat 4" on these 1680's?

Bri

I took the pictures (above this reply) after I read this post from you.

Meaning I didn't include the bezels, DOH.

FYI, all mine have flat fours except the one with serial (2867XXX) which is the second to last in my range. So not sure why a later serial (3061XXX) also has a flat four.

Obviously I can't guarantee the bezels are the ones that came with the watch forty plus years ago.

1675-David · 14 May 2012, 08:13 PM

great thread guys

Spunga · 15 May 2012, 02:43 AM

Serial 3066XXX

5 April 2012, 11:41 AM	#32
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	My 1969 Meters 1st turning brown dial 2.29 Million Serial __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

9 April 2012, 06:28 AM	#38
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 726	Mk 5 dial with # 3,695... __________________ Mare Nostrum

14 April 2012, 05:49 AM	#40
Jocke 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Here we go with my 1680 serial 342XXXX. Backcase says last quarter 1972. And some pics of the watch. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 April 2012, 02:42 AM	#44
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	very cool! I'll post some of mine soon Observations... Looking at these pics it's interesting to note that some hands on watches from the same year have quite a bit of corrosion while other hands are like the day they left the factory, yet the patina is very similar Also interesting to note that hands and lume plots don't seem to age to the same patina __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 April 2012, 05:41 PM	#45
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	3.3 million __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

6 April 2012, 08:55 PM	#34
Felix.H Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Felix Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolexes, APs, Pams Posts: 204	3.3mill

7 April 2012, 02:53 PM	#35
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Felix's and my 3.3mill are only 153 pieces apart in our serial #'s. His is 153 older ;-)

8 April 2012, 06:21 PM	#37
GlennW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	2.69

11 April 2012, 05:52 AM	#39
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Davvan, beautiful patina and bezel on that Mark V

14 April 2012, 05:57 AM	#41
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Awsome pics Jocke!

14 April 2012, 06:40 AM	#42
s4dan Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 694	OMG Jocke!! They've got to be some of the best Red sub pics I've ever seen. Note to self...get a better camera and some lessons on how to use it properly

14 April 2012, 06:55 AM	#43
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Amazing pics Jocke ! Congrats

21 April 2012, 09:15 PM	#47
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	Beautiful , but don't think i can ever own one of them , thanks for sharing!!

21 April 2012, 09:58 PM	#49
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,785	Great pics guys - just think of the stories these Red Subs could swap around the table if they could speak! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 April 2012, 08:32 AM	#51
xela "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 110	2.45 mil

1 May 2012, 01:31 PM	#53
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Question for the Red 1680 Lovers...I noticed in these pics that some of the 1680's have the "Flat 4" bezel and some don't. When did ROLEX use the "Flat 4" on these 1680's? Bri

12 May 2012, 01:36 PM	#54
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Anyone else with a Red Sub to post?

13 May 2012, 04:02 AM	#55
gutjam Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: New York Watch: 14060M Posts: 29	Wow -some incredible watches here

13 May 2012, 10:22 AM	#56
wangany17 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 143	My new to me red sub. Mark V dial (I think I incorrectly said Mark IV before) but it's a 3.07MM watch. -Alex

14 May 2012, 07:43 PM	#57
Spunga Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England Posts: 650	Serial 3061XXX Serial 2867XXX Serial 2694XXX Serial 2500XXX Serial 2283XXX Thanks, Paul.

14 May 2012, 08:13 PM	#59
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	great thread guys

15 May 2012, 02:43 AM	#60
Spunga Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England Posts: 650	Serial 3066XXX

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