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BaltimoreBrian · 15 May 2012, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunga

Serial 3066XXX

Spunga,

Great collection you have going there! Thanks for sharing with us.

Brian

Puffy · 15 May 2012, 06:15 AM

here's my 2.9m beast

here are a few i have for now.

i'll post better macro shots of the minty dial... these don't do it justice

on 93150/580 bracelet

original riveted bracelet

BaltimoreBrian · 17 May 2012, 01:39 PM

the thread just keeps getting better and better!

Mais_Um · 29 May 2012, 04:10 PM

Serial# 2503xxx

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BaltimoreBrian · 30 May 2012, 04:15 AM

Another great addition!!

BH13GMT · 30 May 2012, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mais_Um

Serial# 2503xxx

[]´s

Wow, what a first post

BaltimoreBrian · 21 June 2012, 06:19 AM

Any new additions out there for this post?

Puffy · 21 June 2012, 06:31 AM

2.9m from around 1970

it came on and original riveted bracelet and i've fitted it with a new 93150/580 and glidelock clasp

Macros of the dial, cropped in Photoshop

BaltimoreBrian · 21 June 2012, 07:42 AM

Beautiful Puffy! Congrats on this find and thanks for posting here! Where in the world did this watch live before you purchased?

Can you show a pic of the clasp on it?

Puffy · 21 June 2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaltimoreBrian

Beautiful Puffy! Congrats on this find and thanks for posting here! Where in the world did this watch live before you purchased?

Can you show a pic of the clasp on it?

thanks mate

It lived a very quiet life, being worn on sundays etc

two snaps showing the Glidelock on the 93150

kscycler · 21 June 2012, 11:32 PM

2,936,XXX

Tudor66 · 22 June 2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

2.9m from around 1970

it came on and original riveted bracelet and i've fitted it with a new 93150/580 and glidelock clasp

...

Wow, great photos. It shows the features of the 1680 very well. For now, I will just gaze at the RedSub Club, but I hope to add one to the collection at some point....

BaltimoreBrian · 22 June 2012, 02:06 AM

Glad a few more owners posted here. THANKS!

Puffy · 22 June 2012, 03:36 AM

this should be a sticky

BaltimoreBrian · 7 July 2012, 03:41 AM

Any recent additions?

Yasargil · 15 July 2012, 01:54 AM

An untouched and never polished red letter! Mark V, serial 2.9:

By yasargil at 2012-01-10

By yasargil at 2010-12-20

By yasargil at 2011-03-04

By yasargil at 2011-01-11

By yasargil at 2011-01-12

By yasargil at 2011-12-31

Yasargil · 15 July 2012, 04:35 AM

Caseback IV72, 9315 "pateted" bracelet signed 72.

Bought in south america (Argentina?) in 1975.

cruvon · 15 July 2012, 04:46 AM

That's a beauty Yasargil, absolutely stunning, how did you come across it?

Yasargil · 15 July 2012, 05:07 AM

So, it means that mark V are the rarest of the feet first dials???

Quote:

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

s4dan · 15 July 2012, 05:17 AM

Beautiful Mario

...and that insert is to die for

Puffy · 15 July 2012, 05:18 AM

oh dear sweet jesus.... stop it guys...

Yasargil · 15 July 2012, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s4dan

Beautiful Mario

...and that insert is to die for

For my red I have four inserts, diferent colours for a special moment! ;-)

Mike1066 · 16 July 2012, 01:22 PM

My father's 3.2 mil SN Red Sub (with luminova dial)

T-Rip · 12 August 2012, 03:33 PM

Newly acquired 3,7 XX...

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T-Rip · 12 August 2012, 04:12 PM

Newly acquired 3,7 XX...

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

siberian · 13 August 2012, 04:45 PM

On its way out for restoration soon I hope. Needs a solid servicing, original bracelet needs rebuilding, needs a cleaning and it is missing its pearl @ 12 O'Clock.

I picked this watch up on ebay about 13 years ago for around $3k after settling into my first 'corporate' job where I was doing pretty well. It was a big risk to buy, kinda stupid, but thats the way these things work out sometimes. I just really had my heart set on a red for some reason and this became my daily wearer for 8 years or so. It and I have visited India, all over Europe, all over the US as well as some time in Central America so its seen its fair share of knock-arounds and miles.

Once the pearl fell out and the kids came along I retired it into a drawer where its sat quietly for the occasional trip outside. I've decided to bring it back to the best condition I can get it in, wear it more often and hope to give it to my son when he gets married in 20 years or so :)

The odd thing about this watch is that the serial is 3.3m or so (I think, may be 3.1, its hard to read) but it looks to have the MK4 dial on it with barely open 6's. There were 300k or so cross-overs so I think this is in that range.

So, here are the terrible photos I took. I'll post new ones in a month or so when its bright and shiny.

Next up: a GMT from ~1972 or so when I can find the right one.

Puffy · 13 August 2012, 09:44 PM

great first post and welcome mate

might be easier to look for a whole insert than just the pearl.. reckon you can find one for $200 or so...

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian

On its way out for restoration soon I hope. Needs a solid servicing, original bracelet needs rebuilding, needs a cleaning and it is missing its pearl @ 12 O'Clock.

I picked this watch up on ebay about 13 years ago for around $3k after settling into my first 'corporate' job where I was doing pretty well. It was a big risk to buy, kinda stupid, but thats the way these things work out sometimes. I just really had my heart set on a red for some reason and this became my daily wearer for 8 years or so. It and I have visited India, all over Europe, all over the US as well as some time in Central America so its seen its fair share of knock-arounds and miles.

Once the pearl fell out and the kids came along I retired it into a drawer where its sat quietly for the occasional trip outside. I've decided to bring it back to the best condition I can get it in, wear it more often and hope to give it to my son when he gets married in 20 years or so :)

The odd thing about this watch is that the serial is 3.3m or so (I think, may be 3.1, its hard to read) but it looks to have the MK4 dial on it with barely open 6's. There were 300k or so cross-overs so I think this is in that range.

So, here are the terrible photos I took. I'll post new ones in a month or so when its bright and shiny.

Next up: a GMT from ~1972 or so when I can find the right one.

BaltimoreBrian · 13 August 2012, 11:26 PM

Love the new additions to the this thread. THANK YOU!

siberian · 14 August 2012, 02:58 AM

Good point! I am hoping my watchmaker (who has done a few of these already) has some period correct/properly faded ones available. If not the its the insert!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

great first post and welcome mate

might be easier to look for a whole insert than just the pearl.. reckon you can find one for $200 or so...

Pete17 · 14 August 2012, 03:37 PM

Here you go Brian. MKII with a 2.21 #

15 May 2012, 06:15 AM	#62
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	here's my 2.9m beast here are a few i have for now. i'll post better macro shots of the minty dial... these don't do it justice on 93150/580 bracelet original riveted bracelet __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 June 2012, 06:31 AM	#68
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	finally got round to taking a few snaps the other day 2.9m from around 1970 it came on and original riveted bracelet and i've fitted it with a new 93150/580 and glidelock clasp Macros of the dial, cropped in Photoshop __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

22 June 2012, 03:36 AM	#74
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	this should be a sticky __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 July 2012, 01:54 AM	#76
Yasargil "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Mario Location: Spain Watch: See my Avatar Posts: 74	An untouched and never polished red letter! Mark V, serial 2.9: By yasargil at 2012-01-10 By yasargil at 2010-12-20 By yasargil at 2011-03-04 By yasargil at 2011-03-04 By yasargil at 2011-01-11 By yasargil at 2011-01-12 By yasargil at 2011-12-31

15 July 2012, 04:46 AM	#78
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	That's a beauty Yasargil, absolutely stunning, how did you come across it? __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

17 May 2012, 01:39 PM	#63
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	the thread just keeps getting better and better!

29 May 2012, 04:10 PM	#64
Mais_Um "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 246	Serial# 2503xxx []´s

30 May 2012, 04:15 AM	#65
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Another great addition!!

21 June 2012, 06:19 AM	#67
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Any new additions out there for this post?

21 June 2012, 07:42 AM	#69
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Beautiful Puffy! Congrats on this find and thanks for posting here! Where in the world did this watch live before you purchased? Can you show a pic of the clasp on it?

21 June 2012, 11:32 PM	#71
kscycler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita Posts: 4	2,936,XXX

22 June 2012, 02:06 AM	#73
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Glad a few more owners posted here. THANKS!

7 July 2012, 03:41 AM	#75
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Any recent additions?

15 July 2012, 04:35 AM	#77
Yasargil "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Mario Location: Spain Watch: See my Avatar Posts: 74	Caseback IV72, 9315 "pateted" bracelet signed 72. Bought in south america (Argentina?) in 1975.

15 July 2012, 05:17 AM	#80
s4dan Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 694	Beautiful Mario ...and that insert is to die for

15 July 2012, 05:18 AM	#81
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	oh dear sweet jesus.... stop it guys... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 August 2012, 03:33 PM	#84
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Newly acquired 3,7 XX... Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

12 August 2012, 04:12 PM	#85
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Newly acquired 3,7 XX... Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

13 August 2012, 11:26 PM	#88
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Love the new additions to the this thread. THANK YOU!

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