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Maxtor · 24 October 2010, 02:00 AM

For my next watch I would like to get a Rolex Sub Date.

I was thinking to go vintage...and the years 1983 and 1985 have a special significance for me. Was there any technical difference between Subs made in these years? What price range should I expect?

I know dating with serial numbers is an inexact science, but any thoughts from the TRF community (ideally with pictures) would be most appreciated.

Many thanks.

Clay · 24 October 2010, 02:21 AM

You would talking about a 16800......1983 would have had the MATT Dial and the 1985 would have had the Gloss dial.....

mike · 24 October 2010, 07:19 AM

As Clay said the dial would be the only thing. Matt would be my choice.

TimeToGo · 24 October 2010, 07:30 AM

Now is there such thing as a Matte with WG surround...

mcjp6 · 24 October 2010, 07:38 AM

There is a matte, 16800 with box and papers right here for $4000 http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=16800

and another also for $4000 here http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=16800 7M serial so about the right period....

24 October 2010, 02:00 AM	#1
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,469	Vintage Sub Date 1983 or 1985? For my next watch I would like to get a Rolex Sub Date. I was thinking to go vintage...and the years 1983 and 1985 have a special significance for me. Was there any technical difference between Subs made in these years? What price range should I expect? I know dating with serial numbers is an inexact science, but any thoughts from the TRF community (ideally with pictures) would be most appreciated. Many thanks.

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24 October 2010, 02:21 AM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	You would talking about a 16800......1983 would have had the MATT Dial and the 1985 would have had the Gloss dial.....

24 October 2010, 07:19 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As Clay said the dial would be the only thing. Matt would be my choice.

24 October 2010, 07:30 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,713	Now is there such thing as a Matte with WG surround...

24 October 2010, 07:38 AM	#5
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	There is a matte, 16800 with box and papers right here for $4000 http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=16800 and another also for $4000 here http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ighlight=16800 7M serial so about the right period....

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