1680 red sub case

[JustinRolex]

Hi
Someone is offering me this red 1680 sub in a deal
I'm just wantin some second opinion on the case does it look original

[roh123]

Impossible to say. It is polished so it could be whatever. Most likely okay but you need to show pics of serial and ref numbers for us to be able to judge.

[JustinRolex]

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[Michael M.]

Case appears to be original/genuine. Should have a MK1 dial.

[swish77]

Can we see better photos of the dial and "faded" insert?

It always surprises me when a seller asks for top dollar/pound for a vintage Rolex and doesn't provide better photos. It's so easy nowadays to take decent high-quality and detailed photos.

[Gold Coast]

A Red Sub that looks very similar sold for CHF 28k at the Phillips auction today.

Artist: Rolex
Title: A fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with date, "meters first" dial, bracelet, presentation box, original guarantee and chronometer...
Dimensions: 39.5mm. Diameter
Lot Number: 79
Estimate: CHF 15'000 -  20'000

Auction: THE GENEVA WATCH AUCTION: FIVE
Location: GENEVA
Sale Date: 13 MAY 2017
Website: http://www.phillips.com
Phone: US +1 212 940 1228 UK +44 20 7318 4045

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[Gold Coast]

Please note I'm not an expert, however from your pics it appears original to me and a very nice looking example based on the patina of the markers and hands. I also like the bezel fade. Additionally, the serial number is appropriate for a meters first dial. The only thing I have some concern with is the crown guards, they appear a bit over-polished. Other examples are more "beefy". Hard for me to judge the thickness of the lugs. Lastly, it appears Meters First Red Subs are showing strong appreciation of late.