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bradg · 6 February 2010, 04:36 AM

Going to look at a Red Sub from the 70's....dont know if feet/meters or meters/feet but know that it's been worn for years. What's a fair price to pay considering that is has 35 years of wear?? I'm going to try and get the serial number. Your help is apprecaited. Thanks

ParisDakarBmw · 6 February 2010, 04:47 AM

I'd be interested to see pics! Good luck with the purchase!

Jocke · 6 February 2010, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradg

Going to look at a Red Sub from the 70's....dont know if feet/meters or meters/feet but know that it's been worn for years. What's a fair price to pay considering that is has 35 years of wear?? I'm going to try and get the serial number. Your help is apprecaited. Thanks

Pics and serial needs to help you in a correct way.

bradg · 6 February 2010, 04:58 AM

I can buy it just dont know what a fair offer is. It was an old friends and he has passed on....his daughter called me yesterday about it and I actually havent seen it in a long time. I asked this question way back when but didnt get a serious reply.

bradg · 6 February 2010, 04:59 AM

Thanks jocke...I will try some photos but they wont be as good as yours I know that....I'll see what I can do.

SLS · 6 February 2010, 05:01 AM

Market is USD $8k to $13k depending on the condition and if it has all the goodies.
www.doubleredseadweller.com is a great source for starters.
Scott

ParisDakarBmw · 6 February 2010, 05:08 AM

She may give you a great deal on it. Plus it has sentimental meaning. I can't wait to see how this works out. I'm keeping an eye out for a pic thread of your new watch if all goes well. When are you going to visit, and see the watch?

mike · 6 February 2010, 05:10 AM

As Jocke said good pics of dial/case/lugs/caseback, and serial number range help a ton.

BASSETHOUNDS · 6 February 2010, 05:12 AM

Good luck , great classic watches them . Don't forget to post pictures . Plenty here that will be able to tell you all about it .

bradg · 6 February 2010, 05:14 AM

I'm trying today but it is snowing like crazy and not sure if I want to risk the driving this afternoon. We are getting 12" of snow and there are idiots who cant drive in it....that's who worry me

BASSETHOUNDS · 6 February 2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bradg

I'm trying today but it is snowing like crazy and not sure if I want to risk the driving this afternoon. We are getting 12" of snow and there are idiots who cant drive in it....that's who worry me

SO WHAT THERE IS A BIT OF SNOW ON THE ROAD , THIS IS A RED SUB YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT .

bradg · 6 February 2010, 05:22 AM

I know...I like the stuff...it's just the others...i'm going..im going

imono · 6 February 2010, 05:37 AM

What if it is not real and you have paid REAL GOOD money for it?
Can't leave this stone unturned.
Can you tell if it not real?
Good Luck ....
Sorry to put a little fear in your heart.

bradg · 6 February 2010, 05:44 AM

I thought about that......I'm no expert for sure....she may let me take it home and examine it...get some good photos...gotta think it is real...the guy was a millionaire

Renoir · 6 February 2010, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Market is USD $8k to $13k depending on the condition and if it has all the goodies.
www.doubleredseadweller.com is a great source for starters.
Scott

+1

kcmo · 6 February 2010, 06:43 AM

Wow, can't wait to see pics! Good luck!

bradg · 6 February 2010, 07:59 AM

Wow...I'm an idiot....I got the watch in my hands.....its a GMT Master...not a red sub...my friend was a pilot and I should have known...anyway...I removed the bracelet and the watch says Registered Design 1675 at the 12 oclock position and 2061300 at the 6 oclock position on the watch case. The bracelet is pretty well worn out. I will post pictures in a while. It is a neat old GMT though. The case back has a number inscribed on it R0855336 whatever that means....look like it was done with an engraver to me??

BASSETHOUNDS · 6 February 2010, 08:07 AM

That caseback engraving doesn't sound original Rolex , maybe your friends family may know what it stands for . The watch is from 69/70 by the serial . 1675 is sought after as well even they may not fetch the same money as a RED SUB .

bradg · 6 February 2010, 08:18 AM

OK...here are some photos...bear in mind...I'm not Jocke but youll get the idea

bradg · 6 February 2010, 08:20 AM

And a couple more

jamesw · 6 February 2010, 08:53 AM

Should clean up nicely.
Maybe replacement dial and GMT hand as it does not match the other 3 hands?

bradg · 6 February 2010, 08:58 AM

AS I said, its old and I dont have a GMT...It could use a trip to the doctors i'm sure but it's running just fine. May need a new Nato band of some sort. May need a trip to Dalton for a make-over. I still have to pay for it and need a fair price to pay. I want to make sure I pay what is right for it

imono · 6 February 2010, 11:04 AM

If I were you I'll just return it.
By the time you are through with it, only the inside is original - and who knows once you open the inside you'll see things you do not like.

bradg · 6 February 2010, 02:33 PM

Yeah...I think I will give it back....it's a knock off and I am very concerned about the Japanese movement inside...What surprises me is the Japanese movement that is still running after 40 years....un-believable... and it was never serviced. I dont think I will ever buy another real Rollie! I cant believe the battery is still running. They make em good!

SLS · 6 February 2010, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

If I were you I'll just return it.
By the time you are through with it, only the inside is original - and who knows once you open the inside you'll see things you do not like.

Where did that come from?
Scott

bradg · 6 February 2010, 02:52 PM

Who knows...a real genius there

Poohsan · 6 February 2010, 09:37 PM

Wow. I like the watch just the way it is! It has character. I would love to find one like that.

Clogger · 6 February 2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

If I were you I'll just return it.
By the time you are through with it, only the inside is original - and who knows once you open the inside you'll see things you do not like.

Must admit this post doesn't make much sense

MURRAY · 6 February 2010, 10:49 PM

Couldn't help you with a value but good luck with the blizzard Brad...at least your not in Philly or DC!!

bradg · 6 February 2010, 10:57 PM

Oh it has Character for sure Poohsan

6 February 2010, 04:36 AM	#1
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Red Sub Going to look at a Red Sub from the 70's....dont know if feet/meters or meters/feet but know that it's been worn for years. What's a fair price to pay considering that is has 35 years of wear?? I'm going to try and get the serial number. Your help is apprecaited. Thanks

6 February 2010, 05:01 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Market is USD $8k to $13k depending on the condition and if it has all the goodies. www.doubleredseadweller.com is a great source for starters. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 February 2010, 09:37 PM	#27
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Wow. I like the watch just the way it is! It has character. I would love to find one like that. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

6 February 2010, 10:49 PM	#29
MURRAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Michigan Watch: for that TRF bug!! Posts: 275	Couldn't help you with a value but good luck with the blizzard Brad...at least your not in Philly or DC!! __________________

6 February 2010, 04:47 AM	#2
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I'd be interested to see pics! Good luck with the purchase!

6 February 2010, 04:58 AM	#4
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	I can buy it just dont know what a fair offer is. It was an old friends and he has passed on....his daughter called me yesterday about it and I actually havent seen it in a long time. I asked this question way back when but didnt get a serious reply.

6 February 2010, 04:59 AM	#5
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Thanks jocke...I will try some photos but they wont be as good as yours I know that....I'll see what I can do.

6 February 2010, 05:08 AM	#7
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	She may give you a great deal on it. Plus it has sentimental meaning. I can't wait to see how this works out. I'm keeping an eye out for a pic thread of your new watch if all goes well. When are you going to visit, and see the watch?

6 February 2010, 05:10 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As Jocke said good pics of dial/case/lugs/caseback, and serial number range help a ton.

6 February 2010, 05:12 AM	#9
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Good luck , great classic watches them . Don't forget to post pictures . Plenty here that will be able to tell you all about it .

6 February 2010, 05:14 AM	#10
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	I'm trying today but it is snowing like crazy and not sure if I want to risk the driving this afternoon. We are getting 12" of snow and there are idiots who cant drive in it....that's who worry me

6 February 2010, 05:22 AM	#12
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	I know...I like the stuff...it's just the others...i'm going..im going

6 February 2010, 05:37 AM	#13
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	What if it is not real and you have paid REAL GOOD money for it? Can't leave this stone unturned. Can you tell if it not real? Good Luck .... Sorry to put a little fear in your heart.

6 February 2010, 05:44 AM	#14
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	I thought about that......I'm no expert for sure....she may let me take it home and examine it...get some good photos...gotta think it is real...the guy was a millionaire

6 February 2010, 06:43 AM	#16
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Wow, can't wait to see pics! Good luck!

6 February 2010, 07:59 AM	#17
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Wow...I'm an idiot....I got the watch in my hands.....its a GMT Master...not a red sub...my friend was a pilot and I should have known...anyway...I removed the bracelet and the watch says Registered Design 1675 at the 12 oclock position and 2061300 at the 6 oclock position on the watch case. The bracelet is pretty well worn out. I will post pictures in a while. It is a neat old GMT though. The case back has a number inscribed on it R0855336 whatever that means....look like it was done with an engraver to me??

6 February 2010, 08:07 AM	#18
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	That caseback engraving doesn't sound original Rolex , maybe your friends family may know what it stands for . The watch is from 69/70 by the serial . 1675 is sought after as well even they may not fetch the same money as a RED SUB .

6 February 2010, 08:53 AM	#21
jamesw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	Should clean up nicely. Maybe replacement dial and GMT hand as it does not match the other 3 hands?

6 February 2010, 08:58 AM	#22
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	AS I said, its old and I dont have a GMT...It could use a trip to the doctors i'm sure but it's running just fine. May need a new Nato band of some sort. May need a trip to Dalton for a make-over. I still have to pay for it and need a fair price to pay. I want to make sure I pay what is right for it

6 February 2010, 11:04 AM	#23
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	If I were you I'll just return it. By the time you are through with it, only the inside is original - and who knows once you open the inside you'll see things you do not like.

6 February 2010, 02:33 PM	#24
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Yeah...I think I will give it back....it's a knock off and I am very concerned about the Japanese movement inside...What surprises me is the Japanese movement that is still running after 40 years....un-believable... and it was never serviced. I dont think I will ever buy another real Rollie! I cant believe the battery is still running. They make em good!

6 February 2010, 02:52 PM	#26
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Who knows...a real genius there

6 February 2010, 10:57 PM	#30
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Oh it has Character for sure Poohsan

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