Anyone tell me roughly how many red subs were made?

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Originally Posted by Lion

It would be interesting to know but what else is interesting to me is which Rolex watches become collectable for one reason or another. So why the interest and fascination with Red Subs???

For me:

1. It's a vintage Rolex watch
2. It's a Sub
3. It has a Date and the Cyclops.
4. The Red Submariner lettering
5. The Top Hat acrylic crystal