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violetman · 4 March 2010, 11:37 PM

so cool.....1680!!

Lol-x · 4 March 2010, 11:47 PM

Congrats on that great looking Red Sub

It looks perfect

tkc324 · 5 March 2010, 03:20 AM

This has to be the cleanest Red Sub i have seen... congrats!!
It is a beauty~

richarda · 5 March 2010, 06:06 AM

imono · 6 March 2010, 11:55 AM

Talagang Maganda.
(Simply Beautiful).

watch-nut · 6 March 2010, 10:05 PM

Lovely, dial is superb.

Mine is not quite in the same condition although the markers have gone really creamy

I also opted for a solid link bracelet as i find it sits better on the wrist than the 9315 which i have locked away

Dave

TheDude · 7 March 2010, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watch-nut

Lovely, dial is superb.

Mine is not quite in the same condition although the markers have gone really creamy

I also opted for a solid link bracelet as i find it sits better on the wrist than the 9315 which i have locked away

Dave

Very nice!

I have been without mine since December (it's with Bob Ridley) and looking forward to getting it back after looking at these great examples!

Lowflight · 7 March 2010, 08:43 AM

Now that is how one should look...

LITTLE OR NO PATINA!!!!!!!

:thumbs up:

jedly1 · 7 March 2010, 11:18 AM

great loooking red.

but just so you know the box and booklet are from a 90's sub and i'd be interested to know about the garantie cert, is it punched or written numbers, its just that its a garantie only paper rather than a chronometer paper as to be expected with a chronometer rated watch - thats style is usually seen with for example 5513, or maybe 6263/5 etc?

CaveDiver · 7 March 2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

Very nice!

I have been without mine since December (it's with Bob Ridley) and looking forward to getting it back after looking at these great examples!

Why so long?

maverick · 7 March 2010, 01:48 PM

Beautiful example of a red 1680, congrats. =) maverick

clarkhardball · 7 March 2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

great loooking red.

but just so you know the box and booklet are from a 90's sub and i'd be interested to know about the garantie cert, is it punched or written numbers, its just that its a garantie only paper rather than a chronometer paper as to be expected with a chronometer rated watch - thats style is usually seen with for example 5513, or maybe 6263/5 etc?

dude read the thread, that's a totally different watch with the booklet and cert

TheDude · 7 March 2010, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaveDiver

Why so long?

A few simple reasons:

1) It's my first vintage, and nothing much happened during the first month because Bob had to walk me through the decisions and steps while teaching me about his craft.

2) Since I just bought the watch, Bob is doing a significant amount of work to get the timepiece in really good condition.

3) He is using a 3rd party for one of the services being rendered and there is time and scheduling associated with that.

4) I'm not impatient, and I told him to take his time.

Howie · 8 March 2010, 12:07 AM

Beautiful Red - here's mine! It's on the original 9315 with 380 endlinks. From what I have been told, 280 endlinks are also correct.

TheDude · 8 March 2010, 12:09 AM

Wow, another closed 6 - mine is closed too. Very nice.

Howie · 8 March 2010, 12:14 AM

Thanks, closed 6's were the last of the Red Subs - with the trip-lock crown.

jedly1 · 8 March 2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkhardball

dude read the thread, that's a totally different watch with the booklet and cert

lol sorry buddy its just the jet lagg playing havoc with my brain :)

CaveDiver · 8 March 2010, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

A few simple reasons:

1) It's my first vintage, and nothing much happened during the first month because Bob had to walk me through the decisions and steps while teaching me about his craft.

2) Since I just bought the watch, Bob is doing a significant amount of work to get the timepiece in really good condition.

3) He is using a 3rd party for one of the services being rendered and there is time and scheduling associated with that.

4) I'm not impatient, and I told him to take his time.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like I'm not the only one who is inquisitive and careful

bluemartinifan · 8 March 2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirotti

Any shots of the caseback and pearl on your 1680? That might just be the cleanest one ever...

And shouldn't the 1680 have a rivetted bracelet?

dude - why so negative??? Let me buy you a drink...

jets · 12 March 2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howie

Beautiful Red - here's mine! It's on the original 9315 with 380 endlinks. From what I have been told, 280 endlinks are also correct.

Me love red sub. I'm so jealous.

jmin · 12 March 2010, 05:45 PM

Its a beautiful red 1680. Enjoy the watch.

newsboy · 13 March 2010, 01:00 AM

Here's Mine just back from a complete service the dial and hands are so rich and creamy. Full set too including original receipt.:)

D18 · 6 April 2010, 01:07 PM

Hope mine looks this good when I get it back from the shop.

TripleB Boston · 26 April 2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newsboy

Here's Mine just back from a complete service the dial and hands are so rich and creamy. Full set too including original receipt.:)

Newsboy,
Did Rolex touchup the patina on the face when you sent it back? It looks great.

NutNut · 26 April 2010, 11:27 AM

Awesome pair of Subs.

The glass on the Red Sub is simply amazing to look at from that angle.

Mabuhay!

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkhardball

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkhardball

This is my 2nd already as updated in my "looking for first" thread. I did push thru with the Sub ND purchase. Here she is:

This red sub just sort of came by my way without looking for it. Thanks guys!!!

Regards from the Philippines :)

kcmo · 26 April 2010, 12:16 PM

WOW, WOW, WOW....these red subs are gorgeous!!!! Well done everyone

newsboy · 27 April 2010, 05:21 AM

The dial wasnt touchedd up at Rolex!!

arnisador · 28 April 2010, 07:57 AM

These subs are a thing of beauty..
I'm truly amazed to see the perfect condition they are.

After seeing these watches, i can't wait to set my 1680 former RED to it's previous "redness".
The dial was changed in the 80's from meters first RED to a regular white..

In the process of making it right again.
and then i hope i will post mine next to these beauties.

4 March 2010, 11:47 PM	#32
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Congrats on that great looking Red Sub It looks perfect __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

6 March 2010, 10:05 PM	#36
watch-nut Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK Watch: Too Many Posts: 88	Red Sub Lovely, dial is superb. Mine is not quite in the same condition although the markers have gone really creamy I also opted for a solid link bracelet as i find it sits better on the wrist than the 9315 which i have locked away Dave

7 March 2010, 08:43 AM	#38
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	Now that is how one should look... LITTLE OR NO PATINA!!!!!!!:thumbs up:

4 March 2010, 11:37 PM	#31
violetman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HK Posts: 96	so cool.....1680!!

5 March 2010, 03:20 AM	#33
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	This has to be the cleanest Red Sub i have seen... congrats!! It is a beauty~

5 March 2010, 06:06 AM	#34
richarda "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 41

6 March 2010, 11:55 AM	#35
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Talagang Maganda. (Simply Beautiful).

7 March 2010, 11:18 AM	#39
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,917	great loooking red. but just so you know the box and booklet are from a 90's sub and i'd be interested to know about the garantie cert, is it punched or written numbers, its just that its a garantie only paper rather than a chronometer paper as to be expected with a chronometer rated watch - thats style is usually seen with for example 5513, or maybe 6263/5 etc?

7 March 2010, 01:48 PM	#41
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Beautiful example of a red 1680, congrats. =) maverick

8 March 2010, 12:07 AM	#44
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,031	Beautiful Red - here's mine! It's on the original 9315 with 380 endlinks. From what I have been told, 280 endlinks are also correct.

8 March 2010, 12:09 AM	#45
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,490	Wow, another closed 6 - mine is closed too. Very nice.

8 March 2010, 12:14 AM	#46
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,031	Thanks, closed 6's were the last of the Red Subs - with the trip-lock crown.

12 March 2010, 05:45 PM	#51
jmin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: -- Watch: TOG,2DJ,1680,5513 Posts: 148	Its a beautiful red 1680. Enjoy the watch.

6 April 2010, 01:07 PM	#53
D18 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 25	Hope mine looks this good when I get it back from the shop.

26 April 2010, 12:16 PM	#56
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	WOW, WOW, WOW....these red subs are gorgeous!!!! Well done everyone

27 April 2010, 05:21 AM	#57
newsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,060	The dial wasnt touchedd up at Rolex!!

28 April 2010, 07:57 AM	#58
arnisador Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Guy Location: Israel Watch: submariner 1680 Posts: 24	These subs are a thing of beauty.. I'm truly amazed to see the perfect condition they are. After seeing these watches, i can't wait to set my 1680 former RED to it's previous "redness". The dial was changed in the 80's from meters first RED to a regular white.. In the process of making it right again. and then i hope i will post mine next to these beauties.

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