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Swearengen · 19 January 2012, 03:33 AM

Just picked this one up today. Must say I am very pleased with it, although it’s going to be a mini project to complete; in the market for a top hat crystal and tritium pearl insert. The case seems reasonably fat and the dial in good shape. I believe it’s a mk IV. The hands match the dial better than in the photo the seller had.

Its on a 93150 bracelet while not technically correct is practical for a watch which is going to get some wrist time.

The seller (bless him) also pulled out an EXPLORER II 1655 'Orange Hand' Steve McQueen, thankfully willpower and diminished bank balance prevented further interest on my part!

May I quickly thank Diamond Jack for some background advice he was kind enough to provide prior to the acquisition of this piece.

Gabriel

DiamondJack · 19 January 2012, 03:48 AM

Ahhh

So you pulled the trigger Gabriel

Huge congrats on a very nice find

The 9315 bracelet can be picked up but is pretty tinny and uncomfortable and most people prefer the 93150 that you have. I took mine straight off and as you know wear it on an ostrich leather strap now.

The pearl can be bought for about a fiver from RSC if you don't mind a lumi version or about £200 from somewhere like VRF for a tritium one .... but note....they can be prone to cracking. It's a risk as the tritium ones are pretty old now but do look better.

Well done and a nice tag team with your other 1680

RC2 · 19 January 2012, 03:56 AM

Very nice. That's my grail... Just need some money and time to pass to convince the wify rich

Ben39 · 19 January 2012, 04:42 AM

:)

Keeperoftime · 19 January 2012, 04:45 AM

Congrats!

Robbyvm · 19 January 2012, 04:52 AM

Nice Red Sub !
The insert looks great, you can find the pearls on the fora and tour local AD can put them in for you (i've had mine do it on a 5513 this week) It will look much better...
Why the new tophat ? If scratches just polish with polywatch and it will be as new

Congrats

TSW · 19 January 2012, 04:54 AM

Congrats!

dddrees · 19 January 2012, 05:28 AM

Nice looking watch Gabriel, Congrats.

Robbyvm · 19 January 2012, 05:51 AM

Instead of buying a tritium pearl (witch matches the dial) you schoul buy a fat font insert with pearl and sell your fat font insert... It will be cheaper...
FF with pearl: 300$
sell yors ' 250$
pearl seperatly: 200$

just my 2 cents

azguy · 19 January 2012, 06:11 AM

Sweeeeet watch

Swearengen · 19 January 2012, 07:24 AM

Thanks all. I think my gloss dial watches are feelings jealous that the matt dial ones are getting the wrist time

TimeToGo · 19 January 2012, 07:44 AM

Congrats! Welcome to the Red Sub club!

BH13GMT · 19 January 2012, 07:58 AM

Great Stuff Gabriel, I recall you were hinting at a Red at the GTG. Do you still have your 16800 or was that a Red Sub casualty?
Glad you took the plunge, i love mine (although not perfect) it feels special everytime I wear it, a definate keeper. Huge congrats

Steve, thats another Red Sub down to you!!!!!!!!!

Swearengen · 19 January 2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Great Stuff Gabriel, I recall you were hinting at a Red at the GTG. Do you still have your 16800 or was that a Red Sub casualty?
Glad you took the plunge, i love mine (although not perfect) it feels special everytime I wear it, a definate keeper. Huge congrats

Steve, thats another Red Sub down to you!!!!!!!!!

Managed to keep the 16800, even Mrs S wasn't too phased by the latest purchase.

BH13GMT · 19 January 2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Swearengen

Managed to keep the 16800, even Mrs S wasn't too phased by the latest purchase.

good work sir

Beaumont Miller II · 19 January 2012, 08:38 AM

[QUOTE=Robbyvm;3006749]Instead of buying a tritium pearl (witch matches the dial) you schoul buy a fat font insert with pearl and sell your fat font insert... It will be cheaper...
FF with pearl: 300$
sell yors ' 250$
pearl seperatly: 200$

Unfortunately that has been my experience too. Whatever you do, don't change a pearl on carpet. Great looking watch. You're fortunate to have Steve helping you out.

DiamondJack · 19 January 2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Steve, thats another Red Sub down to you!!!!!!!!!

Yes mark it down to me Paul

Those GTGs have a lot to answer for

But nothing quite like the ability to chat about our beloved watches with like minded people and also to be able try each others watches on without some sales guy leaning over you ....... I think that non pressurised environment really helps instill the bug and sows the seed that eventually leads to the subsequent purchase ..... Seems to be the case with you and Gabriel at least

RC2 · 19 January 2012, 10:15 AM

heck...wish my job would land me in london for a few days...but oh well. Rich

red1108nyc · 19 January 2012, 11:30 AM

Congrats... red subs are special and you found yourself a very nice piece there.. enjoy her in good health!

Best,

Fred

Jagatai · 19 January 2012, 01:31 PM

Gotta love those open 6s and 9s. Congrats on a great pick up.

liptonnr · 19 January 2012, 02:07 PM

Nice score! Three points and the foulL

BH13GMT · 19 January 2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Yes mark it down to me Paul

Those GTGs have a lot to answer for

But nothing quite like the ability to chat about our beloved watches with like minded people and also to be able try each others watches on without some sales guy leaning over you ....... I think that non pressurised environment really helps instill the bug and sows the seed that eventually leads to the subsequent purchase ..... Seems to be the case with you and Gabriel at least

Lets not forget Dino's desire for a Bluesey

There is always a smorgasbord of watches to play with, and plenty of drinks too

Off to work now to top up my fun fund

Swearengen · 19 January 2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Yes mark it down to me Paul

Those GTGs have a lot to answer for

But nothing quite like the ability to chat about our beloved watches with like minded people and also to be able try each others watches on without some sales guy leaning over you ....... I think that non pressurised environment really helps instill the bug and sows the seed that eventually leads to the subsequent purchase ..... Seems to be the case with you and Gabriel at least

Certainly your Blue and WG sub made a long lasting impression

Looking forward to the next one.

In my excitement over my new purchase I forgot to thank Jed for his advice on the serial number. As it turned out I could read all 7 digits with the naked eye.

Swearengen · 19 January 2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Lets not forget Dino's desire for a Bluesey

There is always a smorgasbord of watches to play with, and plenty of drinks too

Off to work now to top up my fun fund

I'll drink to that

Chris B · 19 January 2012, 06:42 PM

Very nice, many congratulations

19 January 2012, 03:56 AM	#3
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19 January 2012, 04:42 AM	#4
Ben39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Ben Location: Asia Watch: Gilt sub Posts: 1,669	Nice One & cOngrats gab ! :)

19 January 2012, 04:45 AM	#5
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19 January 2012, 05:28 AM	#8
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19 January 2012, 03:48 AM	#2
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Ahhh So you pulled the trigger Gabriel Huge congrats on a very nice find The 9315 bracelet can be picked up but is pretty tinny and uncomfortable and most people prefer the 93150 that you have. I took mine straight off and as you know wear it on an ostrich leather strap now. The pearl can be bought for about a fiver from RSC if you don't mind a lumi version or about £200 from somewhere like VRF for a tritium one .... but note....they can be prone to cracking. It's a risk as the tritium ones are pretty old now but do look better. Well done and a nice tag team with your other 1680

19 January 2012, 04:52 AM	#6
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	Nice Red Sub ! The insert looks great, you can find the pearls on the fora and tour local AD can put them in for you (i've had mine do it on a 5513 this week) It will look much better... Why the new tophat ? If scratches just polish with polywatch and it will be as new Congrats

19 January 2012, 05:51 AM	#9
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	Instead of buying a tritium pearl (witch matches the dial) you schoul buy a fat font insert with pearl and sell your fat font insert... It will be cheaper... FF with pearl: 300$ sell yors ' 250$ pearl seperatly: 200$ just my 2 cents

19 January 2012, 06:11 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Sweeeeet watch

19 January 2012, 07:24 AM	#11
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,859	Thanks all. I think my gloss dial watches are feelings jealous that the matt dial ones are getting the wrist time

19 January 2012, 07:44 AM	#12
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,713	Congrats! Welcome to the Red Sub club!

19 January 2012, 07:58 AM	#13
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	Great Stuff Gabriel, I recall you were hinting at a Red at the GTG. Do you still have your 16800 or was that a Red Sub casualty? Glad you took the plunge, i love mine (although not perfect) it feels special everytime I wear it, a definate keeper. Huge congrats Steve, thats another Red Sub down to you!!!!!!!!! __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

19 January 2012, 08:38 AM	#16
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	[QUOTE=Robbyvm;3006749]Instead of buying a tritium pearl (witch matches the dial) you schoul buy a fat font insert with pearl and sell your fat font insert... It will be cheaper... FF with pearl: 300$ sell yors ' 250$ pearl seperatly: 200$ Unfortunately that has been my experience too. Whatever you do, don't change a pearl on carpet. Great looking watch. You're fortunate to have Steve helping you out. __________________

19 January 2012, 10:15 AM	#18
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	heck...wish my job would land me in london for a few days...but oh well. Rich __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

19 January 2012, 11:30 AM	#19
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Congrats... red subs are special and you found yourself a very nice piece there.. enjoy her in good health! Best, Fred

19 January 2012, 01:31 PM	#20
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Gotta love those open 6s and 9s. Congrats on a great pick up.

19 January 2012, 02:07 PM	#21
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Nice score! Three points and the foulL

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Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Very nice, many congratulations

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