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blaine mattison · 16 May 2009, 01:15 PM

Can anyone help verify this watch.

I think it's correct

, but would appreciate an opinion. I know you will not hold back! Thanks.

idk01 · 16 May 2009, 01:34 PM

Hi Blaine, I'm not so experience with the reds yet but this one looks good from first glance, I'll try to keep this on to the top so Orchi and the guys can have a look

blaine mattison · 16 May 2009, 01:40 PM

Thanks Dave, I too, am not experienced in the land of RED. so here i seek that wisdom of the forum!

tudorman8276 · 16 May 2009, 03:47 PM

...need Springer/Orchi/Terry/Pav and others...

Stan.

djhiram · 16 May 2009, 04:20 PM

I'm not too experienced with the Red Subs either but the one thing that sticks out to me is the font on the date wheel. The 6 isn't fully closed...which is fairly common on the fakes. However, this being a vintage sub might mean that the font was different back then?

idk01 · 16 May 2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhiram

I'm not too experienced with the Red Subs either but the one thing that sticks out to me is the font on the date wheel. The 6 isn't fully closed...which is fairly common on the fakes.

Open 6 and 9 are pretty standard on the older subs :-) I can't remember the time these were phased out, It'll come back to me soon :-)

djhiram · 16 May 2009, 04:22 PM

Thanks for the clarification Dave

idk01 · 16 May 2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhiram

Thanks for the clarification Dave

No sweat Hiram :-) I have a friend with a DJ that only a couple years older then mine, had the open 6/9, thought it was weird till I first started visiting TRF :-) so much info on here its overwhelming

blaine mattison · 16 May 2009, 04:48 PM

serial # 3,81x,xxx

idk01 · 16 May 2009, 04:53 PM

Makes it a 1973-74 She's an oldie.

Imtiaz · 16 May 2009, 07:50 PM

Hi blaine

Had a good look at one just last Saturday. The dealer wanted $10K.

Yours looks very much like what I saw.

If you can get your hands on the book on vintage sport Rolexes, there are some very good comparative photos of the Red Sub.

diablojota · 16 May 2009, 07:55 PM

Yeah, I'm no expert on vintage watches, but I have spent my time looking at the Red Subs. This one looks fairly legit to me. There are no tells that I can see based on these pictures that suggest it was a redial, or someone painted over with Red as in the case of some of the watches. Unfortunately I don't see a really good close-up that would give me a definitive say on the authenticity of the watch being a Red Sub, but it does looks okay.

blaine mattison · 17 May 2009, 12:30 AM

i have taken the watch to A.D. (rolex), the watch checks out. BUT i am not trying to buy the watch, i am trying to buy a dial on a 1680 watch. i've asked many people for suggestion/ direct and advise. my problem is the 6's example i found a open, semi-closed but not closed. in our(TRF) library i see a picture of tha bottom half of a dial with out the cornet. the next place i see a example is of a mbw at replica watch report. so this is why i posted for help and direction. the knowlegde of one isn't as great as many.

idk01 · 17 May 2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine mattison

i have taken the watch to A.D. (rolex), the watch checks out. BUT i am not trying to buy the watch, i am trying to buy a dial on a 1680 watch. i've asked many people for suggestion/ direct and advise. my problem is the 6's example i found a closed, semi-closed but not closed. in our(TRF) library i see a picture of tha bottom half of a dial with out the cornet. the next place i see a example is of a mbw at replica watch report. so this is why i posted for help and direction. the knowlegde of one isn't as great as many.

Steve Mulholland might be the man! he should pop over your post, he's online at the moment :-)

Terry Newton · 17 May 2009, 12:54 AM

Our little buddy Orchi should be looking at this watch. Link it to him and he will share with you everything he knows about the Red Letter Sub. That is a lot guys as he is a true expert in these matters.

Have him take a look at it.

Terry Newton

blaine mattison · 17 May 2009, 01:02 AM

Terry, thats advanced computing (linking). my smarter half isn't here. HELP! she posted my pictures. the truth is out, I am a computer dummy!

idk01 · 17 May 2009, 01:03 AM

Buddy Orchi has entered the building:-) he's here :-)

Orchi · 17 May 2009, 01:06 AM

Err buddies...from this pic posted by Buddy Blaine...
the RED Sub Dial...looks like having fully closed "66" font in...
"660ft = 200m" depth rating...

Some collectors called this the Final version of RED Submariner...
which would be correct for the serial nos. mentioned by Buddy Blaine...
i.e. 3.81mil series...

diablojota · 17 May 2009, 01:14 AM

Thank you Orchi! Your wisdom is much appreciated.

blaine mattison · 17 May 2009, 01:18 AM

Orchi and all members: if you were in my shoes, a.d. okayed it, seller is what a know, no issues. no box or papers, seller claim's he bought it 1998, 1999 "late 90's". and finally with the pictures you see (brand new camera i'm learning) thumb-up or thumb-down
i can walk away!

Terry Newton · 17 May 2009, 01:24 AM

I think it is a fine investment piece. These do not come along every day anymore.

Terry Newton

diablojota · 17 May 2009, 01:24 AM

I would say if the price is right, go for it

A real one of these puppies is hard to come by.

Orchi · 17 May 2009, 02:38 AM

Err buddies...buying the Ref 1680 RED Submariner would mean...
having the need to pay heftier prices...even at the currect weaker
resale market for such a watch...n exposing oneself to bigger
risks...at difficult positions more often than not...
because it is one of the most FAKED Rolex Vintage watches...

IF it is something that one wants...by hook or by crook so to speak...
PLEASE DO plenty of homework studying & identifying the RED Sub Dial variants...
before making the calculated & diligent decision...to buy it.

blaine mattison · 17 May 2009, 02:59 AM

there is only so much one can find on the net without having one a compare against. after discovery 4 different types of red subs i had no idea it is that tough. at a mid 5 price, i don't want to pay 1,5-2,0g more then a should for a white 1680.

blaine mattison · 17 May 2009, 05:33 AM

i figure i would try again

and attempt a better/s picture

eparisini · 9 June 2009, 05:48 PM

Find here attached redsub dial variants and mine!

stevemulholland3 · 9 June 2009, 08:33 PM

it looks good from what I saw..
and if your looking for a dial my friend just e-mail me
stevemulholland3@aol.com
I will get you one lickety split!
and one that you know 100% is a real deal rolex red sub dial..

16 May 2009, 01:34 PM	#2
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Hi Blaine, I'm not so experience with the reds yet but this one looks good from first glance, I'll try to keep this on to the top so Orchi and the guys can have a look __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

16 May 2009, 03:47 PM	#4
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	^^^^^^^^ ...need Springer/Orchi/Terry/Pav and others... Stan.

16 May 2009, 04:53 PM	#10
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Makes it a 1973-74 She's an oldie. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

16 May 2009, 07:55 PM	#12
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Yeah, I'm no expert on vintage watches, but I have spent my time looking at the Red Subs. This one looks fairly legit to me. There are no tells that I can see based on these pictures that suggest it was a redial, or someone painted over with Red as in the case of some of the watches. Unfortunately I don't see a really good close-up that would give me a definitive say on the authenticity of the watch being a Red Sub, but it does looks okay. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

17 May 2009, 12:30 AM	#13
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	i have taken the watch to A.D. (rolex), the watch checks out. BUT i am not trying to buy the watch, i am trying to buy a dial on a 1680 watch. i've asked many people for suggestion/ direct and advise. my problem is the 6's example i found a open, semi-closed but not closed. in our(TRF) library i see a picture of tha bottom half of a dial with out the cornet. the next place i see a example is of a mbw at replica watch report. so this is why i posted for help and direction. the knowlegde of one isn't as great as many. Last edited by blaine mattison; 17 May 2009 at 12:52 AM.. Reason: wrong word open/closed

16 May 2009, 01:40 PM	#3
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	Thanks Dave, I too, am not experienced in the land of RED. so here i seek that wisdom of the forum!

16 May 2009, 04:20 PM	#5
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	I'm not too experienced with the Red Subs either but the one thing that sticks out to me is the font on the date wheel. The 6 isn't fully closed...which is fairly common on the fakes. However, this being a vintage sub might mean that the font was different back then?

16 May 2009, 04:22 PM	#7
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	Thanks for the clarification Dave

16 May 2009, 04:48 PM	#9
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	serial # 3,81x,xxx

16 May 2009, 07:50 PM	#11
Imtiaz Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: De Location: Tokyo Watch: Daytona, Sub, DS, Posts: 1,046	Hi blaine Had a good look at one just last Saturday. The dealer wanted $10K. Yours looks very much like what I saw. If you can get your hands on the book on vintage sport Rolexes, there are some very good comparative photos of the Red Sub.

17 May 2009, 12:54 AM	#15
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Our little buddy Orchi should be looking at this watch. Link it to him and he will share with you everything he knows about the Red Letter Sub. That is a lot guys as he is a true expert in these matters. Have him take a look at it. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

17 May 2009, 01:02 AM	#16
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	Terry, thats advanced computing (linking). my smarter half isn't here. HELP! she posted my pictures. the truth is out, I am a computer dummy!

17 May 2009, 01:03 AM	#17
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Buddy Orchi has entered the building:-) he's here :-) __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

17 May 2009, 01:06 AM	#18
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddies...from this pic posted by Buddy Blaine... the RED Sub Dial...looks like having fully closed "66" font in... "660ft = 200m" depth rating... Some collectors called this the Final version of RED Submariner... which would be correct for the serial nos. mentioned by Buddy Blaine... i.e. 3.81mil series...

17 May 2009, 01:14 AM	#19
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Thank you Orchi! Your wisdom is much appreciated. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

17 May 2009, 01:18 AM	#20
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	Orchi and all members: if you were in my shoes, a.d. okayed it, seller is what a know, no issues. no box or papers, seller claim's he bought it 1998, 1999 "late 90's". and finally with the pictures you see (brand new camera i'm learning) thumb-up or thumb-down i can walk away! Last edited by blaine mattison; 17 May 2009 at 01:19 AM.. Reason: s

17 May 2009, 01:24 AM	#21
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I think it is a fine investment piece. These do not come along every day anymore. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

17 May 2009, 02:38 AM	#23
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddies...buying the Ref 1680 RED Submariner would mean... having the need to pay heftier prices...even at the currect weaker resale market for such a watch...n exposing oneself to bigger risks...at difficult positions more often than not... because it is one of the most FAKED Rolex Vintage watches... IF it is something that one wants...by hook or by crook so to speak... PLEASE DO plenty of homework studying & identifying the RED Sub Dial variants... before making the calculated & diligent decision...to buy it.

17 May 2009, 02:59 AM	#24
blaine mattison "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: blaine Location: memphis Watch: my next find Posts: 1,060	there is only so much one can find on the net without having one a compare against. after discovery 4 different types of red subs i had no idea it is that tough. at a mid 5 price, i don't want to pay 1,5-2,0g more then a should for a white 1680. Last edited by blaine mattison; 17 May 2009 at 03:05 AM.. Reason: 00

9 June 2009, 08:33 PM	#27
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	it looks good from what I saw.. and if your looking for a dial my friend just e-mail me stevemulholland3@aol.com I will get you one lickety split! and one that you know 100% is a real deal rolex red sub dial..

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