I think this is a nice lookin' Red Sub....>>>>

[OI812]

Riveted Oyster genuine to this watch?? No pics of the clasp??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-RED-SUBMARINER_W...1QQcmdZViewItem

[lucky]

looks good to me

[M5Man]

I agree - looks solid. I would have no problem believing thats the real deal. Look at what he paid for it - $180.... Sick.

[Guest overboosted]

I agree - looks solid. I would have no problem believing thats the real deal. Look at what he paid for it - $180.... Sick.

That's a service document. He had some service performed on it for $180, didn't pay that much for the watch.

On another note, look how thin the bracelet is. Never realized they were that thin!

[panerai]

Most of you have probably seen this site but for those who haven't this is probably the best guide to Red Rolex Submariners. Click the link below.

Red Watches

Edited March 22, 2006 by panerai

[alligoat]

I've got a couple of the late 60's riveted bands and they are definitely on the flimsy side- hollow links and old fashioned clasp. The safety clasp was a good invention, because it kept the oyster band from inadvertantly popping open on you.

My educated guess is that the 1680 cost around $400 in 1970. I remember seeing a 5513 in the window of a jewelery store for $210 in 1966. And a friend bought a 1680 in the late 70's for $700.