UmpaHimself Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 If you have ever done research on red subs or on Rolex period you have probably come across the Rolex Passion Report and probably this article: http://rolexpassionreport.com/174/evolution-of-the-red-rolex-submariner-ref-1680/ It took me a second to realize that the example he showed of an early sub was missing the chapter ring. But once I saw it I couldn't look away. Now I am obsessing over this watch. It just looks so damn clean it's amazing, and the richness of the matte texture is simply stunning. I find myself repeatedly going back to that page and drooling over... well, let's be honest, all three subs he shows are fantastic examples but that early prototype dial is something else. If I can find a reasonably priced rep or "refinished" dial with the older style spaced out text, I am going to try and finely cover the chapter ring markers with a fine tip felt artists pen like a radiograph. Just look at this baby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 I've seen that picture loads of times and admired the watch. Honestly I never noticed the chapter ring was absent. I need to improve my observational skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 clean I agree but I think diver watches need the chapter - both from a practical and cosmetic level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaHimself Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 8 hours ago, marrickvilleboy said: clean I agree but I think diver watches need the chapter - both from a practical and cosmetic level. Right, I'm sure they added it quickly. But I still love the look. Panerai never had much on the dial either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 2 hours ago, UmpaHimself said: Right, I'm sure they added it quickly. But I still love the look. Panerai never had much on the dial either. thats a good point - i've forgotten about that! I havent read the article but assuming these chapter-less dials never made it to the people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwarhol Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 That is nice! I was planning to build something vintage and ended up on the idea of the 1665 SRSD prototype. I have been trying to get 'good' and gen parts to build this and I found a great Whoopy reprinted dial on gen plate. Not cheap but really good and it's on gen plate!! No lume or anything has been done to it since I am having second thought at this point..... Sent from myusing Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaHimself Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 7 hours ago, marrickvilleboy said: thats a good point - i've forgotten about that! I havent read the article but assuming these chapter-less dials never made it to the people? Actually, the way I understand it, the guy who wrote the article owns all three of those watches. 1 hour ago, cyberwarhol said: That is nice! I was planning to build something vintage and ended up on the idea of the 1665 SRSD prototype. I have been trying to get 'good' and gen parts to build this and I found a great Whoopy reprinted dial on gen plate. Not cheap but really good and it's on gen plate!! No lume or anything has been done to it since I am having second thought at this point..... Sent from myusing Tapatalk Wow, that is a great looking dial for sure. Would love to see how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwarhol Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Wow, that is a great looking dial for sure. Would love to see how it turns out. I have a mix bag of gen parts and am only missing a gen spec case and back. I am thinking of using Phong's but with the exchange now it is just way too $$. I am having second thought now since a lot of money has been tied up on this project..... Sent from myusing Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 I have a mix bag of gen parts and am only missing a gen spec case and back. I am thinking of using Phong's but with the exchange now it is just way too $$. I am having second thought now since a lot of money has been tied up on this project..... Well, you could just go for the phong bezel and a cheaper case, that's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaHimself Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 5 hours ago, jackflash said: Well, you could just go for the phong bezel and a cheaper case, that's what I did. Another nice looking dial. Who is that from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 13 minutes ago, UmpaHimself said: Another nice looking dial. Who is that from? Got lucky, a Singer reprint off eBay. No idea who manufactured it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwarhol Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Well, you could just go for the phong bezel and a cheaper case, that's what I did. Nice looking single Red. What case did you use? Yuki? I do have a gen 313-1665-0-1 bezel assy already With all these 'gen' parts, phong is probably the best way to go and that's probably one of the most expensive part (other than the 1570 movement and the gen reprinted dial that I already have). And of course, unless I want a gen 7206 bracelet to go with it. Oh, and I have a sideways clasp as well..... Sent from myusing Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 What case did you use? Yuki? Nope. Cartel + Phong bezel assembly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmpaHimself Posted March 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 11 hours ago, jackflash said: Got lucky, a Singer reprint off eBay. No idea who manufactured it. Nice find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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