Any details appreciated 1680 18kt Submariner Blue to brown faded dial "Tropical"

[robkassab]

Yes there is a variation between them. Mine is a 4.2 Mill s/n and the 1680/8 on 10pastten is a 5.0 Mill s/n which evidently explains the variance in the font.

[watches4me]

Rob - if he had the reference he'd know...

Haha...

[oceandweller]

Originally Posted by Nalk7

Sunburst dials are awesome!

What do you think of this, with such a huge estimate price even way back in 2008?

http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=204

[robkassab]

Seems like a lot of money for that watch, and without a 18K bracelet too.

[jolimont]

love the character in this watch, unique piece

[Nalk7]

Originally Posted by oceandweller

What do you think of this, with such a huge estimate price even way back in 2008?

http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalo...&auctionid=204

That's a lot! Specially for 2008, but its not so hard to fathom considering the head only sunburst usually retail at around $25k. They're incredibly beautiful in person

[HRV]

Originally Posted by watches4me

Rob - if he had the reference he'd know...

Haha...

Sorry Sergio I am not sure what you mean? Are you referring to me? because as you know I do have the reference

[HRV]

Originally Posted by robkassab

Seems like a lot of money for that watch, and without a 18K bracelet too.

Agreed

[cop414]

Absolutely stunning watch! I wish they still made nipple dials.

[oceandweller]

Originally Posted by watchcrank

Great watch, I have had a few and every blue one I have had is a little different in color or degrade. Most fade unevenly and go to brown, purple etc. I like the variations :-) I still have one from a sapphire model that is an odd shade of blue. the Blue dials and inserts are most difficult to find in good condition. black ones far outnumber them and seem to stay in better condition. wear it in good health. M

I have seen a few Submariner 18k solid gold that come in various color dials. Please let us know, what are the colors.

[oceandweller]

Originally Posted by HRV

Sergio, all things are possible, it you are prepared to look on the various sites which sell parts or post a WTB, you may find a bezel, but i dont think a crown will be possible as its not just the gold crown but the whole mechanism, that changed from twinlock to triplock. i dont think the value will be affected a whole lot, by only the bezel, there are other factors, do you have the original bracelet? does it have have early clasp or the later one, is the divers extension patented or pat pending? does the date wheel have open 6 & 9 or closed? does the case back still have the original factory finish?
have a look at these two sites

http://doubleredseadweller.com/16808.htm
http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-622921/s-0/
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=274869

HRV

I appreciate all the three fabulous links, posted.

Apparently, your baby is a beauty and congratulations. I have been trying to negotiate an example from a friend of mine. For years till today, he is still unmoved and each time I saw him, the watch is found sleeping in one of his drawers.

While the stainless-steel ones are indeed attractive and relatively plenty, the solid gold version is something to die for. Do you think, this watch will become a highly desirable collector's piece some while from now, or it is already one?

[HL65]

Mmmmmmmm

[oceandweller]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Mmmmmmmm

SteelerFan65

Indeed this brown dial Submariner 18k is so alluring and uncommon. Surely this brown color dial is highly desirable, compared to the black or blue ones.

Is this a changed-color dial from black or blue previously to become brown or originally it came like this, from the factory?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by oceandweller

SteelerFan65

Indeed this brown dial Submariner 18k is so alluring and uncommon. Surely this brown color dial is highly desirable, compared to the black or blue ones.

Is this a changed-color dial from black or blue previously to become brown or originally it came like this, from the factory?

Blue dial change and certainly a lot more desirable to me.

[Puffy]

Missed this thread

That's a lovely dial

Beautiful fading!

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[HL65]

I join the party thanks to Mr. Shear who got it for me from original owner. I have been trying to get this from
him for a while and finally he agreed to sell a few days ago. So--thanks Andrew and glad I was patient!! Cheers all,

[Kingair]

C O N G R A T S ! ! ! !

Stunning watch !

A grail for me . . . a 18K Sub . . . I dream of it everyday again . . .

HAGOne

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Kingair

C O N G R A T S ! ! ! !

Stunning watch !

A grail for me . . . a 18K Sub . . . I dream of it everyday again . . .

HAGOne

[mailman]

Congratulations my friend It's a stunner for sure

[HL65]

Originally Posted by mailman

Congratulations my friend It's a stunner for sure

Thanks my friend and HAGWE!!

[mailman]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Thanks my friend and HAGWE!!

Thanks. You also

[tudorluv]

Still in awe over this beautiful timepiece after seeing it in WRUW. This is why I am addicted to TRF. Pow! Congratulations and in good health!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by tudorluv

Still in awe over this beautiful timepiece after seeing it in WRUW. This is why I am addicted to TRF. Pow! Congratulations and in good health!

Thanks!

[robkassab]

Beautiful! We are now brothers in starburst dials!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by robkassab

Beautiful! We are now brothers in starburst dials!

[HL65]

Here is a cool link my friend Chris sent me showing color change 16808's....Cheers,

http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=64646995

[robkassab]

Great post! Thanks

[HRV]

Congrats Ken, she's a beauty

[HRV]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Here is a cool link my friend Chris sent me showing color change 16808's....Cheers,

http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=64646995

Wow interesting link

[Beaumont Miller II]

Ken that's what I call hitting it out of the park...beautiful dial and sharp case. Well done.