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30 May 2019, 07:43 PM | #121 |
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The lume of service dials are so complete and perfect!!
Nice new vintage for daily wear!!
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30 May 2019, 09:25 PM | #122 |
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Not a new dial but here is my 1950’s Explorer it had its dial, hands and case back changed in 1961, that’s when the Royal Navy was concerned with Radium, the serial puts it with other Navy watches so it’s civilianised
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3 July 2019, 01:03 PM | #125 |
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The seller for this luminova red dial is asking 21k.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rol...kAAOSwzTRc0t0T What do you all think a realistic price for this watch would be? |
3 July 2019, 01:31 PM | #126 |
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Vintage watch w/service dial...
I think I will have to use my iPhone if I want to know the current time in the dark. Can’t replace the dial on this one...4A8F1A74-6A88-42AF-B6C7-90C2CA2A08EB.jpg
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3 July 2019, 10:17 PM | #128 |
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Yes. Apparently, the original owner’s watchmaker had a Rolex parr’s account and switched the original hands out in 2002 with luminova ones so he could see them better at night. Before the watch came my way the original hands were put back on the watch earlier this year. Prob why they have aged a bit differently. It’s my understanding that the hands aging a bit slower is pretty common anyway.
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4 July 2019, 02:31 PM | #129 |
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Restoration like replacement dials and hands or bezels are only ok if you don’t plan on selling the watch. Most collectors will not value these and selling prices will reflect a significantly lower price as compared to original parts.
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8 July 2019, 07:36 AM | #130 |
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Great thread! I too want a 'new' vintage sub! Glad I'm not alone in my desires! 1973 5512 with bright green hands and dots and pearl might be my grail :)
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29 July 2019, 04:32 PM | #131 |
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Me too, I want a 5513 or 1680 with lume please!
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31 July 2019, 04:45 PM | #132 |
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This was on craft and tailored for a while but it sold, not sure how much it went for though.
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13 August 2019, 05:07 PM | #133 |
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Looks like the above watch went for 16k
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14 August 2019, 10:58 AM | #135 |
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Oh my, that is a beautiful time piece! Here is mine!
How did you come to own yours Storky? I wonder just how many 1680's there are with this dial configuration? A few hundred? less? |
15 August 2019, 02:15 AM | #136 | |
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I bought the watch it as it is a while back.... but eBay believe it or not(!) I’d been looking for a long time (years) Saw it and the seller lived 30mins away, I think it was meant to be! I did lots of research regarding the service dials when I was looking, but I believe that there are probably a only a few hundred or less. Certainly a small fraction of all the original Red Subs out there. There’s hardly any of them posted on Instagram. Mine has a ‘Red Sub serial’ and am confident that it hasn’t been just added.... The insert (Luminova pearl) has gone a blue-ish colour, who knows - they are so simple to change. Years ago we used to throw away the faded ones for something nice and new!!!! |
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Here’s mine, 1675 root beer nipple dial with luminova dial and hands:
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=692102 I actually collect photos of other peoples red subs with luminova dials and I think I have only found around twenty clearly different watches spanning over 15 years. That includes this forum, social media, google searches etc. There are not many of these watches out there. |
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15 August 2019, 01:23 PM | #139 |
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This is very timely torn between beautiful 1680 but has service dial hands and bezel insert or a 114060...
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16 August 2019, 01:55 AM | #141 |
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Ok this thread caused me to order a 1978 white 1680 with service dial hands and insert! Case looks great I’ll post pics upon receipt of the watch!
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16 August 2019, 01:53 PM | #143 |
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1680 Red Sub M4 with service papers and hands that still glow on HQMilton currently
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7 November 2019, 01:14 PM | #144 |
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I’ve been really enjoying my 1680 white with Tritium marked service dial! While I appreciate an original tritium dial, I get a similar look with modern lume material that should hold up for decades (for less $), heck, it’s still made by Rolex! Love the matte dial with crisp white plots, proportions, weight, Plexi, and brushed silver date disc!
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7 November 2019, 01:32 PM | #145 |
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Still like mine
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25 October 2020, 05:33 AM | #146 |
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Here is mine, bougth a 1680 and sent it to RSC .. everything is Brand new🤣
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25 October 2020, 05:42 AM | #147 |
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I must admit, I like old models like the Oyster Precision Manuals because of their slim case and comfort but if I get another one again it will go back to RSC and have new Dial, hands and clasp. I’d like it to look newer rather than aged. Each to their own though - enjoy what you enjoy chaps!
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Vintage watch w/service dial...
Still loving my 1680
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23 October 2021, 10:37 AM | #149 |
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My 1953 6202 Turnograph with a lovely early 1960s glossy Tritium service dial and hands. The original owner was very concerned about Radium so he sent it back at the first opportunity to have them swapped out. Love the fact that it means the dial looks vintage but spotless, unlike most Radium dials that don’t wear their age so well, unless you love lots of patina.
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