What's the price range for a vintage SS Submariner?

[mike]

Originally Posted by jasper

I'm pining for a plastic Sub right now because my plastic GMT is in for service. I know how you feel. A date function is important to me, so I'm looking at the last of the 1680 models. These are running $6K with gloss dials (which I am fine with). They're pretty rare though. The no date models are a little more affordable...prices get down to $4K, but that won't be for a mint one.

Prices go up very quickly into the five figures for anything older. These are red sub and James Bond pieces remember.

I'm considering a Tudor. $3K gets you a really nice and relatively modern (mid-1990's) sub with date. A SS Rolex case, a date, and of course the plastic crystal. Movements are by ETA and my understanding are these are robust but unexotic.

*at the risk of losing out in a bidding war with you....have you checked out the Vintage Rolex Forum?

Jasper the 1680 never had a gloss dial. I agree that a nice Tudor is a wonderful vintage piece.