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Evo6 · 21 April 2015, 06:47 AM

I have a gorgeous 68' Tudor Sub that bought because of the lovely patina, but it came with an aftermarket bezel insert and I'd like to find a period correct one. Does anyone know if the Tudor subs from this era used the same inserts as the 5512/3/1680?

What would be the description of this insert? Fat font, long 5 etc..?

Thanks in advance.

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adam78 · 21 April 2015, 07:19 AM

Here's an example of a correct original...I believe they are the same as those for the Rolex models of that era.

linesiders · 21 April 2015, 07:30 AM

Very nice! Lets see some more photos please

That has one of the hardest things to find correct on a 1968 - the Big Bubble sweep

- Many have been replaced.

The inserts are the same as Rolex subs. Some will tell you there *may* be differences (an maybe there was some alternatives). Yet many come with nice inserts completely indistinguishable. A 68 could have a MK1/MK3 with varying softness of the font. Many 1968 7016 watches came with a Long 5 Fat Font.

Here is my 1968 with a Long 5

adam78 · 21 April 2015, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

Very nice! Lets see some more photos please

That has one of the hardest things to find correct on a 1968 - the Big Bubble sweep

- Many have been replaced.

Thanks. This I believe is all-original (except it came to me without the bracelet) and unpolished. The auto-lock bezel even still works (the first I've ever had where I need to press down to turn it).

highcotton · 21 April 2015, 11:55 AM

Here is my 7928 from roughly the same time period.

http://imageshack.com/a/img833/4676/s9i8.jpg

Frogman4me · 21 April 2015, 12:26 PM

MKII "Long 5" would look perfect on there!

21 April 2015, 06:47 AM	#1
Evo6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Watch: BLNR55131675BB58 Posts: 829	1968 Tudor 7016 bezel question... I have a gorgeous 68' Tudor Sub that bought because of the lovely patina, but it came with an aftermarket bezel insert and I'd like to find a period correct one. Does anyone know if the Tudor subs from this era used the same inserts as the 5512/3/1680? What would be the description of this insert? Fat font, long 5 etc..? Thanks in advance.

21 April 2015, 07:19 AM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Here's an example of a correct original...I believe they are the same as those for the Rolex models of that era. __________________ Cheers, Adam

21 April 2015, 07:30 AM	#3
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Very nice! Lets see some more photos please That has one of the hardest things to find correct on a 1968 - the Big Bubble sweep - Many have been replaced. The inserts are the same as Rolex subs. Some will tell you there may be differences (an maybe there was some alternatives). Yet many come with nice inserts completely indistinguishable. A 68 could have a MK1/MK3 with varying softness of the font. Many 1968 7016 watches came with a Long 5 Fat Font. Here is my 1968 with a Long 5 __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

21 April 2015, 11:55 AM	#5
highcotton "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: alabama Watch: 1972 Red Sub Posts: 208	Here is my 7928 from roughly the same time period. http://imageshack.com/a/img833/4676/s9i8.jpg Last edited by Lol-x; 22 April 2015 at 11:28 AM.. Reason: Reduce the size of photos to 1250pixels maximum

21 April 2015, 12:26 PM	#6
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	MKII "Long 5" would look perfect on there!

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