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wombat_j · 26 March 2014, 10:33 PM

hello all,
i have been struggling to get a single red for long long time
just realize friend of mine (not so close) is willing to offer me his single red for $9000 inc box/tag/mannual but no warranty sheet.
what do you think?
I reckon the hands are rather new but iI am okay with that personally.
he is okay to take it to RSC HK for quick check as well.
however he mentioned it is mark3 while below link obviously tells it is a mark4
i am confused.
http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w.../untitled.html

springer · 27 March 2014, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wombat_j

hello all,
i have been struggling to get a single red for long long time
just realize friend of mine (not so close) is willing to offer me his single red for $9000 inc box/tag/mannual but no warranty sheet.
what do you think?
I reckon the hands are rather new but iI am okay with that personally.
he is okay to take it to RSC HK for quick check as well.
however he mentioned it is mark3 while below link obviously tells it is a mark4
i am confused.
http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w.../untitled.html

You are correct regarding the dial being a Mark IV. The watch appears to be in very good condition for its age. Good luck with the purchase and welcome to the forum.

Vincent65 · 27 March 2014, 01:31 AM

Yes, MkIV dial, and newer hands. Dial looks excellent. Lovely bezel insert - looks likely to be original to the watch.

wombat_j · 28 March 2014, 12:36 AM

thanks guys for the comment.
i will probably go for it...

southtexas · 28 March 2014, 12:42 AM

Looks like a very nice example! If you are so inclined, you should be able to find a (close to) matching hand set.

cdweller · 28 March 2014, 12:47 AM

Looks great, from the pic the seconds hand looks original as well. Source a period correct hour and minute hand and you will have a great piece at a fair price! Good luck

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swish77 · 28 March 2014, 12:48 AM

Case looks OK (it's been polished), but the crown guards look a little rounded for my liking. Also, I wonder why the the spring bar is sticking out of the lower right lug. Could be that the lug has been overpolished or that the spring bar is too long. (The latter is no biggie, of course.) Also, finding a set of hands with matching patina will be a challenge. Good luck either way!

Cc1966 · 28 March 2014, 01:57 AM

Hope it works out for you. Good luck.

26 March 2014, 10:33 PM	#1
wombat_j Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HK Watch: 16610LV & 35705000 Posts: 20	what abt this 1680? hello all, i have been struggling to get a single red for long long time just realize friend of mine (not so close) is willing to offer me his single red for $9000 inc box/tag/mannual but no warranty sheet. what do you think? I reckon the hands are rather new but iI am okay with that personally. he is okay to take it to RSC HK for quick check as well. however he mentioned it is mark3 while below link obviously tells it is a mark4 i am confused. http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/w.../untitled.html Attached Images

28 March 2014, 12:42 AM	#5
southtexas 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,789	Looks like a very nice example! If you are so inclined, you should be able to find a (close to) matching hand set. __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

28 March 2014, 12:47 AM	#6
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Looks great, from the pic the seconds hand looks original as well. Source a period correct hour and minute hand and you will have a great piece at a fair price! Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

28 March 2014, 01:57 AM	#8
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Hope it works out for you. Good luck. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

27 March 2014, 01:31 AM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Yes, MkIV dial, and newer hands. Dial looks excellent. Lovely bezel insert - looks likely to be original to the watch.

28 March 2014, 12:36 AM	#4
wombat_j Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: HK Watch: 16610LV & 35705000 Posts: 20	thanks guys for the comment. i will probably go for it...

28 March 2014, 12:48 AM	#7
swish77 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,085	Case looks OK (it's been polished), but the crown guards look a little rounded for my liking. Also, I wonder why the the spring bar is sticking out of the lower right lug. Could be that the lug has been overpolished or that the spring bar is too long. (The latter is no biggie, of course.) Also, finding a set of hands with matching patina will be a challenge. Good luck either way!

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