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11 August 2020, 06:06 AM | #1 |
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Red Sub Purchase?
I am strongly considering purchasing this red sub. It's from a reputable dealer who mentioned that everything is original, it's an excellent dial with matching hands, very nice thick case/lugs but has been polished a little. The only thing not original is the bracelet which he mentioned is a later band but in mint condition, and he offered to swap it for a folded link if I really wanted.
Please advise as to your thoughts on the condition, dial, case, if the folded link is a necessity, etc!! (I'm comfortable with the price, and therefore more curious about people's thoughts on the overall condition) |
11 August 2020, 06:25 AM | #2 |
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Thats looks gorgeous. Im not an expert and certainly not on vintage but if it's not a date correct folded link bracelet I wouldn't worry about it and would keep the later mint bracelet with it and wear the heck out of it..
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11 August 2020, 06:33 AM | #3 |
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It looks nice. I own two red subs and have the original 9315 bracelets, but I never wear them due to fitment and hassle with adjustment. IMO, the more modern 93150 is more comfortable and convenient.
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11 August 2020, 06:44 AM | #4 |
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I think it's a really nice piece. BTW, I think that the photos (or lighting) have been manipulated to make it look more yellow, so it might look a little different in person. The bracelet issue is your own personal decision.
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11 August 2020, 06:50 AM | #5 |
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I wear mine on 93150 as well and have the 9315 stored away since I like the sturdiness of the thicker 93150 better them the folded 9315 ones...
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11 August 2020, 06:52 AM | #6 |
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Just out of curiosity, do you mind sharing what he is asking? I am in the market for a red sub and prices are all over the place.
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11 August 2020, 07:12 AM | #7 |
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Looks nice. I would want the age-appropriate folded bracelet. Good ones are really hard to find. You can always track down a later Sub bracelet. That's relatively easy. Not so with vintage folded bracelets.
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11 August 2020, 11:04 AM | #8 |
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Looks great. Definitely chamfers are recut a repolished and not original but who cares looks awesome.
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11 August 2020, 11:05 AM | #9 |
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Don't worry about the bracelet. You can always find the "correct" one if you want to, but these are better for me on the more solid modern bracelet.
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11 August 2020, 12:17 PM | #10 |
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The 93150 is a great bracelet, but when going vintage, original is always best. I always get a kick out of the red Sub guys who want a perfect watch except when it comes to the bracelet which is an integral part of a vintage watch. Most seem to care less or make up excuses why a newer bracelet is better - and it's usually because the watch is missing the original bracelet!!! It's funny because I rarely see these type of comments with the other vintage models when it comes to having an original bracelet.
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11 August 2020, 12:54 PM | #11 |
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Looks like a MK4 dial, it’s gorgeous. Is the serial number in the 2.7-2.9m?
The bezel insert appears to be a MK3 - looks great. Factor in at least $1300-$1500 for a period correct 9315 bracelet. |
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You’ll have a hard time finding a decent example with wetsuit extension for that price. |
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The watch you are considering looks lovely 😊 |
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A couple of the members have really good examples with wetsuit extension...I’ve been researching this for my redsub restore project. |
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