The Rolex Submariner (vintage)

[everose]

I have a newer "M"series" but i much prefer the matte dial finish....and i think it is much more practical as a dive watch.It causes far less reflection when submerged....particularly important as Rolex do not like to use AR coatings.

Rolex....please re-issue the matte dial sub!!!!!!...

[allenlau2000]

Dang, those are so nice.. I need to do more studying on these. I had been offered a vintage submariner (cant recall which model) for around HKD$30,000 or USD$3,850.. Didn't know what to look for and just wasn't sure about it back then.. He keeps on telling me I missed out..

Im sure the ones in the above pics should go for much higher..

There's so much info here I keep on logging in while I'm at work...

[sea-dweller]

Great info and photos here !!!

[Najdorf]

Hi,
Been reading this forum with interest. Great pictures and a wealth of info guys, however I've not seen the answer to my Rolex conundrum! I hope someone can shed some light:

I've attached a picture of my '72 (3.2m serial) red sub which is odd because it doesn't have a date bubble.

Apologies for the poor photo by the way, if there is any interest in the watch I can take a better photo.

[T5AUS]

Originally Posted by Najdorf

Hi,
Been reading this forum with interest. Great pictures and a wealth of info guys, however I've not seen the answer to my Rolex conundrum! I hope someone can shed some light:

I've attached a picture of my '72 (3.2m serial) red sub which is odd because it doesn't have a date bubble.

Apologies for the poor photo by the way, if there is any interest in the watch I can take a better photo.

Naj, I thinks it's just a question of a replaced glass but I am no expert. Try posting this question in the general vintage Rolex section, not too muny people come into this "room"

[Aitken-Smith]

Thank you for all the information gentlemen. Larry is clearly a font of knowledge and the information he provides is at the hadron collider end of the spectrum. flylsley blomshall, regards Stephen

[alby.bda]

this is my 1680 and 5513

[financeman]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I would like to make a correction of my above statement due to new information provided by Jocke.

The alledged 9 month period of manufacture of the Ref. 168000 (deriving from this article) is more like 6 months.



Thanks for the clarification, Jocke!

I know I am bring up an ancient thread but I had a question about the 168000 that was only introduced for a few months. How can you tell you are getting one with the 904l steel. I am assuming since this was made in short supply that it may be one of the ones that are more collectible in 30 or so years. A little more info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[subtona]

Classic everything you always wanted to know........ Post

Wow what a resource thanks

[dddrees]

Old post, but enjoyable read.

Thanks Larry.

[honitel]

Wow,those are truly vintage!!

Beautiful watches. Any idea why Rolex decided to release a red version, but stopped?

I want to know this as well.

[dysondiver]

some great pics , and great reference material too , how about a trf e book. or a glossy , im sure the knowledge and pics are here to do it.

[Richard H]

RED OR WHITE 1680 ???

Is it garantied that any 1680 submariner from 1970 with a serial number from 2-3 mill is a red sub? Did they make white this year? In other words; can you tell by serial nr. FOR SURE that it is a original red or white submariner?

[Johny]

great thread.

[Pottsu6]

Amazing shots with unique information.

[MichaelB_Can]

It Lives Again !!! Here is my old 1680 from 1977 (white) and my 5513 from 1969 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1364220660.331422.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1364220688.200713.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1364220709.333903.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1364220742.286635.jpg


Mike B , Canada ⌚

[naci56]