advice on 1680 sub -- please help!

[willang]

I am a newbie looking for a 1680 sub and am hoping for help on the following piece:

Would appreciate some expert views.

Thanks!

[forgedblades]

Looks like it's correct. Bracelet and end links are correct I believe. Hands have been changed. Probably service replacements. Bezel is May be replaced as well. Crown looks chewed up and looks like mark v dial. Others know more I'm sure. What are your concerns etc

[willang]

It looks like a Mk 4 dial? Concerns is whether it's over polished, service hands and uneven lugs?

Thanks!

[mluther]

I would call it as a MKIV dial - a little grubby for my taste i.e. not a fan of "dirty" plots.

Hands on the face of it look like later replacements - not unheard of for hands not to "patine" at the same rate as plots, and as plots look dirty as opposed to patinated, I wouldn't be surprised if they are original to the watch, but doubtful.

Insert later replacement.

Case looks average - hard to tell. Rounded out lugs and the lug at 1 looks a little skinny.

Bracelet looks OK, I prefer 580 endlinks, but those 280's seem to work.

Damage to the crown.

Check serial to confirm correct dial for case.

All depends on price - average sub, with a couple of issues, that can be fixed. A movement shot would be important.

[marcello pisani]

280 ( or 285 ) endlinks are the pristine for a 9315 ( folded ) bracelet , 580 are for 93150 !

[mluther]

Originally Posted by marcello pisani

280 ( or 285 ) endlinks are the pristine for a 9315 ( folded ) bracelet , 580 are for 93150 !

Thanks for the clarification Marcello I was thinking of the 93150 I have both

[Vincent65]

comments here concur with my thoughts as per PM earlier, my friend

[willang]

Thanks all for feedback.

What about this red sub?
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=5720083

Will upload more photos when I get to computer. Mobile only uploaded 1 photo.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by mluther

I would call it as a MKIV dial - a little grubby for my taste i.e. not a fan of "dirty" plots.

Hands on the face of it look like later replacements - not unheard of for hands not to "patine" at the same rate as plots, and as plots look dirty as opposed to patinated, I wouldn't be surprised if they are original to the watch, but doubtful.

Insert later replacement.

Case looks average - hard to tell. Rounded out lugs and the lug at 1 looks a little skinny.

Bracelet looks OK, I prefer 580 endlinks, but those 280's seem to work.

Damage to the crown.

Check serial to confirm correct dial for case.

All depends on price - average sub, with a couple of issues, that can be fixed. A movement shot would be important.

Thanks Michael!

Originally Posted by marcello pisani

280 ( or 285 ) endlinks are the pristine for a 9315 ( folded ) bracelet , 580 are for 93150 !

Thanks Marcello!

Originally Posted by Vincent65

comments here concur with my thoughts as per PM earlier, my friend

Thanks K!

[willang]

please ignore