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Dan Newberry · 30 March 2008, 10:38 AM

I bought this watch used in the early 1980's. I've worn it pretty much every day since owning it (except during Air Force basic training, and my dad wore it for those couple of months).

I had RGM overhaul it late last year (didn't get it back until February of this year)... and they did a really good job. It's literally running like a quartz, no gain, no loss for the last 10 days or so. It initially did lose 6 seconds a day after it first came back from RGM, but they advised to let it settle in for 6 to 8 weeks before having it re-regulated. Fortunately that advice was good, as it's now running perfectly. I think that's pretty amazing for not only a 35 year old watch, but a 35 year old watch that's been in constant use for that length of time (the previous owner obviously used it as well, because it was well "patina'd" when I got it). :)

I believe this watch is a 1973 model, because that's what Leo Hamel in San Diego (the place where I bought the watch from) told me. The SN is 29392XX. Can anyone give me the date of manufacture for that SN?

Anyway, someone in another thread asked for pictures, so here's about all my little Kodak CD33 and a 2.5X loupe held to the lens can come up with. You will note that I've put it on a nice leather strap for now, this because I really need to have the small link (where the green toothpick is pointing in the photo) replaced. It's worn so badly I'm afraid it's going to split and come loose. This is a 93150 bracelet, with 580 end links.

Can someone recommend a place that will fix this bracelet for me? I'd like to have it thoroughly checked over, so I can put it back on the watch. (But it does look pretty snappy with this leather strap, I think...)... :)

Dan

dkpw · 30 March 2008, 10:44 AM

Great looking watch Dan! Thanks for showing.

Dan Newberry · 30 March 2008, 11:03 AM

I just found a link and checked the manufacture date of my watch... looks like 1969 to 1970. I reckon Leo Hamel was wrong... funny, I've called it a 1973 all these years.

diversified · 30 March 2008, 11:10 AM

Looks like it is in great shape.

daunwaun · 30 March 2008, 11:20 AM

Beautiful watch Dan

etp095 · 30 March 2008, 11:23 AM

sweet looking watch you have there,looks great with the leather strap.i would send it to one of the rsc's for service work on the bracelet.the only downside is that you have to send the whole watch,they won't accept just the bracelet.

exchange83 · 30 March 2008, 11:24 AM

beauty of a watch dan. love the red.

mdx77 · 30 March 2008, 11:25 AM

Very nice Dan!

I've never been a fan of a sub on a leather band, but that looks pretty sweet!!!!

frostie · 30 March 2008, 11:25 AM

Nice sub you have there

Scarface · 30 March 2008, 11:32 AM

Why in the 2nd picture ALL THE WATCH HANDS are red

?????????

... I love Red Subs

unclesallie · 30 March 2008, 11:45 AM

hey dan: i'm advocating for a TRF get-together (some time or other), in Lancaster, Pa. area to see RGM, National Watch and Clock Museum is in Columbia(right next to Lancster)and the Rolex School(Lititz, Pa.), all within 20 miles of one another. RGM is in Mt. Joy, National Watch & Clock Museum(AMAZING place, with extraordinary clocks and watches from across the world, with a fantastic watch library), and the Rolex School(underwritten by Rolex to the tune of $1Million);
looks like RGM did a wonderful job on your watch....they show up at NAWCC shows and hawk their cool watches at discounted prices from their show room.
excellent pics, excellent watch!

best, dan

Dan Newberry · 30 March 2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

hey dan: i'm advocating for a TRF get-together (some time or other), in Lancaster, Pa. area to see RGM, National Watch and Clock Museum is in Columbia(right next to Lancster)and the Rolex School(Lititz, Pa.), all within 20 miles of one another. RGM is in Mt. Joy, National Watch & Clock Museum(AMAZING place, with extraordinary clocks and watches from across the world, with a fantastic watch library), and the Rolex School(underwritten by Rolex to the tune of $1Million);
looks like RGM did a wonderful job on your watch....they show up at NAWCC shows and hawk their cool watches at discounted prices from their show room.
excellent pics, excellent watch!

best, dan

I was thinking about riding the Harley up to PA late this spring, or sometime this summer and trying to get a tour of the RGM shop. I didn't know those other places were so close. Sounds like I've got to make it up that way! I live in SW Virginia, so I'm about 7 to 8 hours away--not really so far.

My email is danielnewberry "at" ;) gmail dot com. Write if you're able to get a group together... and thanks for the tip...

Dan

mike · 30 March 2008, 12:11 PM

Really beautiful example Dam.

Love the opens!!

Tools · 30 March 2008, 12:22 PM

Great looking watch..

I'm surprised that the Service didn't take care of the bracelet at the same time..

93150's can still be had, new I believe....

Dan Newberry · 30 March 2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Great looking watch..

I'm surprised that the Service didn't take care of the bracelet at the same time..

93150's can still be had, new I believe....

RGM said the bracelet was okay... but they didn't guarantee it, of course. I'm just not 100% confident with that one link because it's worn at least 50% through, maybe farther.

I went over to ebay and you're right, you can still find 93150's... but they cost more than I gave for the watch when I bought it! :(

One of the bracelets for sale there says it has the dive suit extension marked "patented", and they say it's rare... my bracelet has that same dive suit extender link marked "patented," FWIW...

Maybe I'll find a watchmaker that can duplicate that worn link for me...

Dan

Art 1 · 30 March 2008, 12:28 PM

Very nice Dan.

timackerman · 30 March 2008, 12:51 PM

Thanks for sharing.

You have quite a treasure there!

Beef · 30 March 2008, 01:15 PM

Great pictures,great watch. Thanks.

Trurolexer · 30 March 2008, 01:20 PM

I always love SUB!!! Whatever the models, SPECIALLY RED SUB like yours!!! Congrats Dan!!!

mickeydainish · 30 March 2008, 08:53 PM

Gr8 watch Dan..... Thanx for the pix. I love the fact that you and your Dad have both worn it.... thats very cool. :-)

daveathall · 30 March 2008, 09:43 PM

S, alright I s'pose

Stunning absolutely stunning.

jac67 · 30 March 2008, 09:52 PM

Lovely Red Sub Dan.

I agree with comment above. Buy a new 93150 bracelet from Rolex for around US$1,000, however, you will have to take the whole watch into Rolex to have it fitted. They will not just sell you a bracelet without seeing the watch.

Just remember to take the original one off first, or else Rolex will insist on taking the old one.

John.

toph · 12 April 2008, 10:51 AM

What a beauty, that the first "real life" one if seen. Thanks

etp095 · 12 April 2008, 10:57 AM

the story ends with a happy ending,nice watch.

Letsgodiving · 12 April 2008, 11:01 AM

An awesome watch! My grail watch as a matter of fact. You mention you are from southwest Va. Do you mind if I ask where? I went to H.S in Independence which is not far from Hillsville and Galax.

clbcpa · 12 April 2008, 11:01 AM

Fantastic Condition! A True Testament To A Great Era And Watch

juneja · 12 April 2008, 11:02 AM

I love these watches.

Great story there, thanks for letting us in :)

Dan Newberry · 12 April 2008, 11:04 AM

Letsgodiving, I live in Wytheville, VA.

Thanks for the kind words, all... :)

Dan

Letsgodiving · 12 April 2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Newberry

Letsgodiving, I live in Wytheville, VA.

Thanks for the kind words, all... :)

Dan

No kidding. Small world. When I first moved to the U.S. as a kid I remember my cousins from DC telling me when you see the big pencil you are not too far from where my Grandparents were living at the time. I still see it when I travel down to see my folks.

ttannert · 12 April 2008, 11:20 AM

Very nice. You gotta love the red sub!

30 March 2008, 10:38 AM	#1
Dan Newberry "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 35	Pictures of my Red Submariner... I bought this watch used in the early 1980's. I've worn it pretty much every day since owning it (except during Air Force basic training, and my dad wore it for those couple of months). I had RGM overhaul it late last year (didn't get it back until February of this year)... and they did a really good job. It's literally running like a quartz, no gain, no loss for the last 10 days or so. It initially did lose 6 seconds a day after it first came back from RGM, but they advised to let it settle in for 6 to 8 weeks before having it re-regulated. Fortunately that advice was good, as it's now running perfectly. I think that's pretty amazing for not only a 35 year old watch, but a 35 year old watch that's been in constant use for that length of time (the previous owner obviously used it as well, because it was well "patina'd" when I got it). :) I believe this watch is a 1973 model, because that's what Leo Hamel in San Diego (the place where I bought the watch from) told me. The SN is 29392XX. Can anyone give me the date of manufacture for that SN? Anyway, someone in another thread asked for pictures, so here's about all my little Kodak CD33 and a 2.5X loupe held to the lens can come up with. You will note that I've put it on a nice leather strap for now, this because I really need to have the small link (where the green toothpick is pointing in the photo) replaced. It's worn so badly I'm afraid it's going to split and come loose. This is a 93150 bracelet, with 580 end links. Can someone recommend a place that will fix this bracelet for me? I'd like to have it thoroughly checked over, so I can put it back on the watch. (But it does look pretty snappy with this leather strap, I think...)... :) Dan

30 March 2008, 10:44 AM	#2
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Great looking watch Dan! Thanks for showing. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

30 March 2008, 11:20 AM	#5
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Beautiful watch Dan __________________ DAUNWAUN

30 March 2008, 11:23 AM	#6
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	sweet looking watch you have there,looks great with the leather strap.i would send it to one of the rsc's for service work on the bracelet.the only downside is that you have to send the whole watch,they won't accept just the bracelet. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

30 March 2008, 11:25 AM	#8
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	Very nice Dan! I've never been a fan of a sub on a leather band, but that looks pretty sweet!!!! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

30 March 2008, 11:03 AM	#3
Dan Newberry "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 35	I just found a link and checked the manufacture date of my watch... looks like 1969 to 1970. I reckon Leo Hamel was wrong... funny, I've called it a 1973 all these years.

30 March 2008, 11:10 AM	#4
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Looks like it is in great shape.

30 March 2008, 11:24 AM	#7
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	beauty of a watch dan. love the red.

30 March 2008, 11:25 AM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice sub you have there __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

30 March 2008, 11:32 AM	#10
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	??????? Why in the 2nd picture ALL THE WATCH HANDS are red ????????? ... I love Red Subs __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

30 March 2008, 11:45 AM	#11
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	hey dan: i'm advocating for a TRF get-together (some time or other), in Lancaster, Pa. area to see RGM, National Watch and Clock Museum is in Columbia(right next to Lancster)and the Rolex School(Lititz, Pa.), all within 20 miles of one another. RGM is in Mt. Joy, National Watch & Clock Museum(AMAZING place, with extraordinary clocks and watches from across the world, with a fantastic watch library), and the Rolex School(underwritten by Rolex to the tune of $1Million); looks like RGM did a wonderful job on your watch....they show up at NAWCC shows and hawk their cool watches at discounted prices from their show room. excellent pics, excellent watch! best, dan

30 March 2008, 12:11 PM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Really beautiful example Dam. Love the opens!!

30 March 2008, 12:22 PM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Great looking watch.. I'm surprised that the Service didn't take care of the bracelet at the same time.. 93150's can still be had, new I believe.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 March 2008, 12:28 PM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Very nice Dan.

30 March 2008, 12:51 PM	#17
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	Thanks for sharing. You have quite a treasure there! __________________ Daytona 116520

30 March 2008, 01:15 PM	#18
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Great pictures,great watch. Thanks. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

30 March 2008, 01:20 PM	#19
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Congrats Man!!! I always love SUB!!! Whatever the models, SPECIALLY RED SUB like yours!!! Congrats Dan!!!

30 March 2008, 08:53 PM	#20
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Gr8 watch Dan..... Thanx for the pix. I love the fact that you and your Dad have both worn it.... thats very cool. :-)

30 March 2008, 09:43 PM	#21
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	S, alright I s'pose Stunning absolutely stunning. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

30 March 2008, 09:52 PM	#22
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Lovely Red Sub Dan. I agree with comment above. Buy a new 93150 bracelet from Rolex for around US$1,000, however, you will have to take the whole watch into Rolex to have it fitted. They will not just sell you a bracelet without seeing the watch. Just remember to take the original one off first, or else Rolex will insist on taking the old one. John.

12 April 2008, 10:51 AM	#23
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	What a beauty, that the first "real life" one if seen. Thanks __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

12 April 2008, 10:57 AM	#24
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	the story ends with a happy ending,nice watch. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

12 April 2008, 11:01 AM	#25
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	An awesome watch! My grail watch as a matter of fact. You mention you are from southwest Va. Do you mind if I ask where? I went to H.S in Independence which is not far from Hillsville and Galax. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

12 April 2008, 11:01 AM	#26
clbcpa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: georgia Watch: 5508 Posts: 758	Fantastic Condition! A True Testament To A Great Era And Watch

12 April 2008, 11:02 AM	#27
juneja "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: juneja Location: London UK Watch: 6542 Posts: 217	I love these watches. Great story there, thanks for letting us in :)

12 April 2008, 11:04 AM	#28
Dan Newberry "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: virginia Posts: 35	Letsgodiving, I live in Wytheville, VA. Thanks for the kind words, all... :) Dan

12 April 2008, 11:20 AM	#30
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	Very nice. You gotta love the red sub! __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

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