GWP123 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hello all, I understand this must be a variation on the classic " Best Sub" Question, however, I am trying to find a good, if not the best out there, Rolex Red Sub, Vintage 1680. Have any of you had any luck? Any suggestions or direction would be a huge help. Btw, I am noticing a big flaw on some are the silver/metallic date roll....weird...so I am trying to avoid that. Thanks all in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Try clicking here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWP123 Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Thanks Nanuq, If I had found my answer in the search, which i obviously didn't, I wouldn't have posted the question. Thanks for the thoughtful direction though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Understood Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 My dear GWP, it is quite common to find a "Red" model 1680 Submariner from the early 1970s with the silver date disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWP123 Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 My dear GWP, it is quite common to find a "Red" model 1680 Submariner from the early 1970s with the silver date disc. Really? so you're saying the Authentic Red subs came with the silver date disk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'm afraid SWMBO is correct. Here's one from 1973: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-rolex-1680-red-submariner-vintage-761080.html here's one from 1969: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=260580 a couple from 1971: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=312891 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=229438 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'm afraid SWMBO is correct. Here's one from 1973: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-rolex-1680-red-submariner-vintage-761080.html here's one from 1969: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=260580 a couple from 1971: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=312891 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=229438 Have you got any links with Thomas Magnum wearing one..or was it just the GMTs.... OOooo........... Moustache and Rolex...super sexeeee I must get one... and a Rolex Any TDs sell some good OTB Magnum PI moustaches.... me want You show me... me search no find..you show me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWP123 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I'm afraid SWMBO is correct. Here's one from 1973: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-rolex-1680-red-submariner-vintage-761080.html here's one from 1969: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=260580 a couple from 1971: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=312891 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=229438 I'm confused...I took a look at all links and I don't see a silver date wheel on any of the pictures.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04harley Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Really?? Look again at the first link. And now, look at the description, which I copied and pasted below: Model: 1680 red Overall condition: Very GoodBracelet: 93150, recently brushed - great condition and very wearable. Comes with 593 ends.Dial: Amazing original creamy MK VI dial. Small blemish at 6. Amazing dial, one of the best I've seen.Bezel Insert: Thin font insert with dot intact, glows very, very faintly.Date Wheel: Original silver date wheel with open 6 and 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWP123 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Interesting. Good to know. If that date wheel is silver, then the reps I am looking at are definitely too metallic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 It's really hard to tell from the pictures. Some have a strong radial brushed look, others look like almost a matte silver background. Here's my GMT from the early 60s and its datewheel has a strong radial brushing, yet the pictures barely show it. It's really hard to capture in a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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