Foiund a Red Sub in the city and need help please

[gerard88t]

Yesterday after visiting in the city near me I walked into a store featuring a lot of Rolex. I was asking the owner if he happened to have some stuff for my 1680 white sub. He and I chatted and he asked to see my piece. He then said "I have a red submariner I'm seliing for $8000, do you want to see?"

He showed me an all original Red sub on its original bracelet. Had a lovely even, matching tritium all around, including the pearl in its faded insert. The hands were not corroded at all on their frames. The case looked nearly untouched.

I told him I have some pieces if he'd be interested in a trade and he said sure. I said I would be back on Monday. He had a guy in England interested he said but if that person doesn't move on it we could deal.

My dilemna now is I don't know what the market is now for a very vintage and clean, unmolested red sub. I have three pieces I hope he would consider and need you guys to help me. Should I attempt to try and is the red sub worth it - I have a nice 1680 white, a good 14060 A series and a 1969 Speedmaster on a new old stock original 1171 bracelet. The Rolex I own all have very good unstretched bracelets. How much more cash should I offer on top of these watches to not pay too much over his $8000 ask price? Or should I not trade the pieces at all?

Thanks for any help