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problmchylde · 13 October 2007, 03:27 PM

Hi everyone.I never thought I would do this, and have stated that I would not go into in, But I have succumbed to temptation and crossed over to the dark side.....

Just bought this from a dealer.A nicely patina 1680 RED. 3.4 mil serial number.Dating it to approx 71-72.It will go nicely with my matching patina 5513.The 5513 is my first.....the 1680 red is my latest.

With this latest addition, I'm afraid I will have to let go my nice white 1680.I would love to have both, but unfortunately we are not all blessed with deep pockets.

Anyway, hope you all like the pics.Cheers everyone.Peter

Lol-x · 13 October 2007, 03:43 PM

Congrats on the Red Sub. The price of those babies has been climbing.
There is, as might be expected, some deterioration of the hands. However, the dial looks to be in excellent condition. You should be able to buy another set of tritium hands and without any corrosion. Hopefully you can find a set of hands that match the dial. However, there is nothing of any great signficance to worry about with the present hands in any event.

jasonbellevue · 13 October 2007, 04:21 PM

Wow, what a great find! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

BiG JeEzY · 13 October 2007, 04:39 PM

That is a beautiful Red Sub!

I love how the hands are starting to oxidize and the color is changing into a patina tone.

Spark · 13 October 2007, 07:31 PM

Fantastic Sub Peter big congrats.
I am very envious!!!!!!

Moose · 13 October 2007, 07:39 PM

Very nice find. Congrats and enjoy. She's a beaute!

T5AUS · 13 October 2007, 08:50 PM

Nice one Peter, I have this model on my list too, but I think she is almost out of reach

Good find

Tombstone · 13 October 2007, 09:30 PM

Beautiful

mike · 13 October 2007, 09:53 PM

Many congrats my friend!! It looks wonderfull!!

Nothing at all wrong with moving your collection upscale. You've not entered the "Dark side" you've entered the "RED zone"!!

Nice score!!!

cjj14u · 13 October 2007, 09:56 PM

Dan Pierce · 13 October 2007, 09:59 PM

Beautiful example Peter!

Wear it in good health,
dP

miner · 13 October 2007, 10:01 PM

Peter
Now that's a real sub! You have entered "The Zone" with those two beauties.

problmchylde · 13 October 2007, 10:16 PM

Thanks everyone.

I guess as we mature, so do our collections.This is a game that never ends.Cheers.Peter

problmchylde · 13 October 2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Nice one Peter, I have this model on my list too, but I think she is almost out of reach

Good find

As you said Phil, its ALMOST out of reach,...but not yet.That's what prompted me to jump in, before prices go even higher.I'm prepared to sell off some other watch to fund this.Good luck in your hunt.Peter

jac67 · 13 October 2007, 10:38 PM

Well done Peter.

That is one mighty fine "Red".

John.

Robb · 13 October 2007, 10:41 PM

Congrats!!!

T5AUS · 13 October 2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by problmchylde

As you said Phil, its ALMOST out of reach,...but not yet.That's what prompted me to jump in, before prices go even higher.I'm prepared to sell off some other watch to fund this.Good luck in your hunt.Peter

Quite right Peter, gota think positively and move quickly. Perhaps it's time to trade in a Tudor Sub, not sure though, when it comes to the crunch, could I actually do that to my faithful old friends

problmchylde · 13 October 2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Quite right Peter, gota think positively and move quickly. Perhaps it's time to trade in a Tudor Sub, not sure though, when it comes to the crunch, could I actually do that to my faithful old friends

I know how you feel.I had a tough time trying to figure out which watch I'm willing to sell with MINIMAL regrets.....Don't we all wish we were born with deeper pockets

Look at it this way, what would you regret more, selling off 1 of your TUDORs, or missing out on one of your dream watches....

Just my humble opinion.Cheers.Peter

T5AUS · 13 October 2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by problmchylde

I know how you feel.I had a tough time trying to figure out which watch I'm willing to sell with MINIMAL regrets.....Don't we all wish we were born with deeper pockets

Look at it this way, what would you regret more, selling off 1 of your TUDORs, or missing out on one of your dream watches....

Just my humble opinion.Cheers.Peter

Thanks buddy, I am working on it, just hate selling good stuff,

Jedi · 13 October 2007, 11:27 PM

Nice Peter. Very very nice.

Did you manage to find that beautiful piece of history in Singapore?

I'm wavering on my initial thoughts of picking up a Blancpain 50 Fathoms. Your post has just reminded me why the Sub is so cool, because it has evolved constantly over time.

timebroker · 13 October 2007, 11:34 PM

Problem these days is the low dollar 1 Euro = 1.4182 U.S. dollars. Buying for you americans and selling for us europeans internationally. And vice versa is good of course.

problmchylde · 13 October 2007, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediSubExII

Nice Peter. Very very nice.

Did you manage to find that beautiful piece of history in Singapore?

I'm wavering on my initial thoughts of picking up a Blancpain 50 Fathoms. Your post has just reminded me why the Sub is so cool, because it has evolved constantly over time.

Yes.Bought this on my sunny island.The blancpain 50 fathoms is every bit as iconic.However, the last red sub I came across was more than 6 months ago, so when this came, I jumped.

Jedi · 13 October 2007, 11:51 PM

Could you recommend where one could go looking for such things in Singapore?

Up here in KL it's a matter of going through flea markets, junk and antique stores, and the odd dealer here and there that would have access to the vintage market, and even then it's not a reliable method of hunting.

Most models in the 2nd hand/vintage market are more recent than Red Sub eras, we're looking at watches made 10 to 15 years old.

problmchylde · 14 October 2007, 12:16 AM

There are quite a few freelance dealers here who got very nice watches, but they get sold very quickly as well.Just happened to be my day.

daunwaun · 14 October 2007, 01:33 AM

very nice watch...hang on to it and it will be worth a whole lot more in a few years

SPACE-DWELLER · 14 October 2007, 05:19 AM

Congrats, Peter!

You really have an impeccable taste in watches!

Wear the 1665 in good health!

13 October 2007, 03:27 PM	#1
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Latest member to my family Hi everyone.I never thought I would do this, and have stated that I would not go into in, But I have succumbed to temptation and crossed over to the dark side..... Just bought this from a dealer.A nicely patina 1680 RED. 3.4 mil serial number.Dating it to approx 71-72.It will go nicely with my matching patina 5513.The 5513 is my first.....the 1680 red is my latest. With this latest addition, I'm afraid I will have to let go my nice white 1680.I would love to have both, but unfortunately we are not all blessed with deep pockets. Anyway, hope you all like the pics.Cheers everyone.Peter

13 October 2007, 04:21 PM	#3
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Wow, what a great find! Congratulations and thanks for sharing. __________________

13 October 2007, 04:39 PM	#4
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	That is a beautiful Red Sub! I love how the hands are starting to oxidize and the color is changing into a patina tone. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

13 October 2007, 09:59 PM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,185	Beautiful example Peter! Wear it in good health, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

13 October 2007, 10:16 PM	#13
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Thanks everyone.I guess as we mature, so do our collections.This is a game that never ends.Cheers.Peter

13 October 2007, 03:43 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	Congrats on the Red Sub. The price of those babies has been climbing. There is, as might be expected, some deterioration of the hands. However, the dial looks to be in excellent condition. You should be able to buy another set of tritium hands and without any corrosion. Hopefully you can find a set of hands that match the dial. However, there is nothing of any great signficance to worry about with the present hands in any event.

13 October 2007, 07:31 PM	#5
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Fantastic Sub Peter big congrats. I am very envious!!!!!!

13 October 2007, 07:39 PM	#6
Moose Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: TX Watch: GMT I&II, TT Dayt Posts: 117	Very nice find. Congrats and enjoy. She's a beaute!

13 October 2007, 08:50 PM	#7
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Nice one Peter, I have this model on my list too, but I think she is almost out of reach Good find

13 October 2007, 09:30 PM	#8
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Beautiful

13 October 2007, 09:53 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Many congrats my friend!! It looks wonderfull!! Nothing at all wrong with moving your collection upscale. You've not entered the "Dark side" you've entered the "RED zone"!! Nice score!!!

13 October 2007, 09:56 PM	#10
cjj14u Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: TN Watch: 98 Explorer II Posts: 136

13 October 2007, 10:01 PM	#12
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Peter Now that's a real sub! You have entered "The Zone" with those two beauties.

13 October 2007, 10:38 PM	#15
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Well done Peter. That is one mighty fine "Red". John.

13 October 2007, 10:41 PM	#16
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Congrats!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

13 October 2007, 11:27 PM	#20
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Nice Peter. Very very nice. Did you manage to find that beautiful piece of history in Singapore? I'm wavering on my initial thoughts of picking up a Blancpain 50 Fathoms. Your post has just reminded me why the Sub is so cool, because it has evolved constantly over time.

13 October 2007, 11:34 PM	#21
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	Problem these days is the low dollar 1 Euro = 1.4182 U.S. dollars. Buying for you americans and selling for us europeans internationally. And vice versa is good of course.

13 October 2007, 11:51 PM	#23
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Could you recommend where one could go looking for such things in Singapore? Up here in KL it's a matter of going through flea markets, junk and antique stores, and the odd dealer here and there that would have access to the vintage market, and even then it's not a reliable method of hunting. Most models in the 2nd hand/vintage market are more recent than Red Sub eras, we're looking at watches made 10 to 15 years old.

14 October 2007, 12:16 AM	#24
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	There are quite a few freelance dealers here who got very nice watches, but they get sold very quickly as well.Just happened to be my day.

14 October 2007, 01:33 AM	#25
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	very nice watch...hang on to it and it will be worth a whole lot more in a few years __________________ DAUNWAUN

14 October 2007, 05:19 AM	#26
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congrats, Peter! You really have an impeccable taste in watches! Wear the 1665 in good health! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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