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richard1948 · 12 March 2011, 12:13 AM

Does anyone know where these watches can be obtained, are there any specialist Rolex vintage dealers in UK and US?

padi56 · 12 March 2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Does anyone know where these watches can be obtained, are there any specialist Roles vintage dealers in UK and US?

If you are after a Red sub do your homework very very well on the watch and seller. Reds are one of the most faked watches in the vintage Rolex,sorry cannot help on a dealer.

brettpaul · 12 March 2011, 12:31 AM

Check the Vintage Rolex forum here on TRF - I've seen some members post the names of reputable dealers that they've used to obtain Reds and other coveted Subs.

One of the dealers' names I've seen posted is Ralf Eichmann - he's located in Berlin, Germany - if you do a search on his name I'm sure you'll find his website (I did).

Again, not used him myself (YET), but a few of the Pledge Members here have with good results - I would suggest checking their posts and PM'ing them to get references.

Good luck!

Michael M. · 12 March 2011, 12:43 AM

Try Shear Time, Wannabuyawatch, 10PastTen, Fourtane, and there's many more reputable dealer!

tattooedfagin · 12 March 2011, 01:29 AM

as Padi said, do your homework. take time to learn about the different dials, font's etc....there's plenty of reference material available here in the vintage section, i spent ages reading up before i went ahead & took the plunge..

TheDude · 12 March 2011, 01:51 AM

Don't forget Steve Mulholland. He is a forum favorite!

Puffy · 12 March 2011, 01:52 AM

or Jacek. that dude usually has 4-5 up for grabs

Paracentesis · 12 March 2011, 01:57 AM

http://www.theoldwatchshop.com/sports.html

I've just bought the 1971 Red which is currently listed as "on hold". In the photos, it looks to be immaculate. It should arrive tomorrow, and I am as excited as a dog with two tails. The seller, Mike Wood, is a vintage Rolex guru.

conrail · 12 March 2011, 01:58 AM

Also check the Vintage Rolex Forum's (VRF) Marketplace. Lots pop up on there, in fact there are a few on there now. But make sure you buy the seller more than anything else as there has been a rash of scams going around.

richard1948 · 12 March 2011, 05:08 AM

Thanks for all your help, much valuable information, does anyone know any literature on vintage Rolexes rather than internet articles?

conrail · 18 March 2011, 11:31 PM

http://doubleredseadweller.com/

Red Submariner section on the right (its as good as any book)

HL65 · 19 March 2011, 12:57 AM

Andrew Shear is a great guy and great resource. He can find any vintage watch you want. The same goes for Eric Ku. As for Red Subs- there are many variations and thus major price differences. You need to do a lot of homework and research. Go to vintage section for starters and check out the first post by Mark Lerman on Red Subs- Nick aka Greekbum was good enough to put up link for us. Happy hunting!!

swiss_seth · 19 March 2011, 01:11 AM

Forgive my ignorance but can someone quickly explain to me why there were some red Subs and SD's?

Was it just a special edition or anniversary?

Thanks,. Seth

Johny · 19 March 2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by conrail

http://doubleredseadweller.com/

Red Submariner section on the right (its as good as any book)

great stuff. just added it to my favourites. thank you.

Speed · 19 March 2011, 01:27 AM

If you can get your hands on the $600 Rolex Submariner Story book by Mondani, there are some great photos of dial variants and Red Subs. Furthermore, a ton of great photos / descriptions of every Sub imaginable.

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2

conrail · 19 March 2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

great stuff. just added it to my favourites. thank you.

Most welcome - its a great, quick and easy resource

Tony-GB · 19 March 2011, 03:41 AM

www.watches.co.uk

They have one. John (the owner) is totally trustworthy & is willing to share his knowledge.

rallepeng · 27 March 2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

...One of the dealers' names I've seen posted is Ralf Eichmann - he's located in Berlin, Germany - if you do a search on his name I'm sure you'll find his website (I did)...

thanks paul, its me... and i'm located since 1 1/2 year in switzerland but still have office in berlin of course...

Racer X · 28 March 2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

One of the dealers' names I've seen posted is Ralf Eichmann - he's located in Berlin, Germany - if you do a search on his name I'm sure you'll find his website (I did).

Again, not used him myself (YET), but a few of the Pledge Members here have with good results - I would suggest checking their posts and PM'ing them to get references.

Good luck!

I'm one of those members with good results from Ralf (aka Ralle). Highly recommended! Some references . . .

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20759...peng%26quot%3B

rallepeng · 28 March 2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer X

I'm one of those members with good results from Ralf (aka Ralle). Highly recommended! Some references . . .

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20759...peng%26quot%3B

thanks my friend

12 March 2011, 12:13 AM	#1
richard1948 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 67	Red Submariner Does anyone know where these watches can be obtained, are there any specialist Rolex vintage dealers in UK and US?

12 March 2011, 01:29 AM	#5
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	as Padi said, do your homework. take time to learn about the different dials, font's etc....there's plenty of reference material available here in the vintage section, i spent ages reading up before i went ahead & took the plunge.. __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

12 March 2011, 01:52 AM	#7
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	or Jacek. that dude usually has 4-5 up for grabs __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 March 2011, 01:58 AM	#9
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Also check the Vintage Rolex Forum's (VRF) Marketplace. Lots pop up on there, in fact there are a few on there now. But make sure you buy the seller more than anything else as there has been a rash of scams going around. __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

18 March 2011, 11:31 PM	#11
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	http://doubleredseadweller.com/ Red Submariner section on the right (its as good as any book) __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

12 March 2011, 12:31 AM	#3
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Check the Vintage Rolex forum here on TRF - I've seen some members post the names of reputable dealers that they've used to obtain Reds and other coveted Subs. One of the dealers' names I've seen posted is Ralf Eichmann - he's located in Berlin, Germany - if you do a search on his name I'm sure you'll find his website (I did). Again, not used him myself (YET), but a few of the Pledge Members here have with good results - I would suggest checking their posts and PM'ing them to get references. Good luck!

12 March 2011, 12:43 AM	#4
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Try Shear Time, Wannabuyawatch, 10PastTen, Fourtane, and there's many more reputable dealer!

12 March 2011, 01:51 AM	#6
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Don't forget Steve Mulholland. He is a forum favorite!

12 March 2011, 01:57 AM	#8
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	http://www.theoldwatchshop.com/sports.html I've just bought the 1971 Red which is currently listed as "on hold". In the photos, it looks to be immaculate. It should arrive tomorrow, and I am as excited as a dog with two tails. The seller, Mike Wood, is a vintage Rolex guru.

12 March 2011, 05:08 AM	#10
richard1948 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 67	Thanks for all your help, much valuable information, does anyone know any literature on vintage Rolexes rather than internet articles?

19 March 2011, 12:57 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Andrew Shear is a great guy and great resource. He can find any vintage watch you want. The same goes for Eric Ku. As for Red Subs- there are many variations and thus major price differences. You need to do a lot of homework and research. Go to vintage section for starters and check out the first post by Mark Lerman on Red Subs- Nick aka Greekbum was good enough to put up link for us. Happy hunting!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 March 2011, 01:11 AM	#13
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 16610 Posts: 293	Forgive my ignorance but can someone quickly explain to me why there were some red Subs and SD's? Was it just a special edition or anniversary? Thanks,. Seth __________________ In Pace Paratus

19 March 2011, 01:27 AM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	If you can get your hands on the $600 Rolex Submariner Story book by Mondani, there are some great photos of dial variants and Red Subs. Furthermore, a ton of great photos / descriptions of every Sub imaginable. http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2

19 March 2011, 03:41 AM	#17
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	www.watches.co.uk They have one. John (the owner) is totally trustworthy & is willing to share his knowledge. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

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