JoJo35 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Like a Series 1 E-Type, a California Spyder, or a Duntov Vette, I'm sure past and present owners of mechanical icons such as these felt much the way I did today when I held my latest acquisition in my hands. This specific model watch has undoubtedly carved a niche into watch history that few have rivaled. The watch I'm talking about is the venerable red-letter Submariner. After years of searching, and watching the prices of these gens skyrocket into the stratosphere two years ago, these models are finally coming down into the range where beginner collectors such as myself can venture out and invest. This particular watch caught my eye, with a dial and matching hands that are simply superb. This is an early "feet first" watch, with a 2.9 mil serial that puts production near 1970, making this timepiece nearly forty years old. The crown and tube are original 7020 early trip-loc A curious mis-spelling on the bracelet ..and the details of the dial that simply have never been duplicated! Finally, the 9315 bracelet and T127 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Simply superb. Enjoy and wear well in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Great Macro shots. Thanks for sharing! Wear it well. Since you posted some eye candy for us gearheads-- Enjoy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Very, very nice. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Great Macro shots. Thanks for sharing! Wear it well. Since you posted some eye candy for us gearheads-- Enjoy: Thanks Ronin James and his 550 Very sweet. I can only imagine what a thrill it must have been to drive that nimble machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 JJ, Congrats on the Red Sub, that is simply beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Beautiful classic! Welcome to the OEM vintage Rolex Sports Model club! For another classic, how about an 8-Series Twin Turbo M70 V12 engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Beautiful motor, Euno. How about the container? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 JJ, what a beauty. Can't wait to see it in the fles. And that flat S hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Very Very nice! Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Nothing beats Vintages! The older, the harder to acquire, the tastier it gets. Gotta love those automobiles too. Single Red Sub.... that's the pinnacle for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 That certainly is a beaut, JoJo. I really like those open 6's on the 660ft, the 9315 and the 702 crown and tube. It's a beautiful watch. Congrats on your find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 I used to restore those. The early 60s versions were especially nice cars. We also did Triumphs & a couple of Lotuses This was my daily franken beater back then, which is now old enough to qualify as vintage itself Great catch, JoJo. Not only a beautiful watch, but in truly excellent condition & on a 9315. Did you get any of the watch's history from the previous owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 What a magnificent piece! That's my all-time favorite Triplock crown, and the "curious misspelling" is proof that it's a gen clasp. Mine is spelled the same way, and Ubi pointed out that it's a known "tell" of the genuine part. Magnificent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wow, these vintage Rolex pics have got me all stirred up! My first daily beater was the ol' 1675... I swore to myself that I'd get a Red Sub but I've watched the prices of these babies jump like crazy. Apparently, these misspelled Pateted bracelets originated from Mexico but did not have Rolex S.A. Mexico stamped in them like all the other Mexican Rolex bracelets. Period correct indeed! PS. Freddy333, those Triumphs are a lotta fun! The later 60s V12 Jag motors break my heart: so nice but so easy to let you down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 The later 60s V12 Jag motors break my heart: so nice but so easy to let you down I was a Jaguar apprentice when the last of the V12 Es left the assembly line. Unfortunately, I could not afford 1 then (even though I was able to get a discount through Jaguar Cars) &, as you mentioned, they proved to be alot of trouble later on (hard to produce a quality car when, between the strikes & tea breaks, the assembly line is constantly being stopped up to a dozen times/day). I have owned 2 E-types (sadly, both sold years ago), but both were inline 6s. Beautiful Beemer, Euno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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