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15 February 2008, 01:31 AM | #1 |
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RED Sub Production Numbers
I know about the overall serial numbers that define the era of the RED Sub but does anyone know approx how many were actually produced?
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15 February 2008, 01:34 AM | #2 |
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i think 3000
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15 February 2008, 03:18 AM | #3 |
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I don't think anyone knows. Rolex is not forth coming with that type of information. One also has to consider the number of period correct serial numbers that had their dials switched during service over the years which lessens the number of examples still in existence.
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15 February 2008, 06:50 AM | #4 |
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I wonder if Rolex would know for sure, too?? Seems like they don't care much for their history altogether.
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15 February 2008, 10:33 AM | #5 |
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RED Sub Prod Numbers
Regarding their vaunted history-I would have thought that by this time they would have created a specific "vintage" shop with full restoration/fabrication facilities for accurately maintaining vintage models. They don't evidently and have no plans to do so. Strange.
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16 February 2008, 12:57 AM | #7 |
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"One also has to consider the number of period correct serial numbers that had their dials switched during service over the years which lessens the number of examples still in existence."
It is odd that when you go in to RSC they merely evaluate the watch for repair with absolutely no consideration for it's vintage. It seems that all they want to do is restore and update the watch to the current standard. I had to get them to put in writing that I didn't want the RED Sub dial replaced. I have no idea what possessed them to even suggest it. Not a very sentimental bunch at the RSC. Neil |
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16 February 2008, 11:27 AM | #9 |
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It seems that someone from Rolex should be involved on this Forum, and I am quite amazed that they are not. Here is where they could get invaluable feedback from a knowledgeable bunch that have Rolex watches as one of their passions. They couldn't pay enough for this info & enlightenment, yet don't seem to give a rats. This type of focus group would take years to put together, and cost a fortune. Here it is, no charge. What manufacturer wouldn't want to be involved. Guess the product sells itself. You never know, though. We have seen many companies that took their eye off the ball, did not respond to the consumer, and ended up going under.....Just my 2 pennies...gha
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