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KingsTrumper · 13 June 2019, 07:01 PM

Hello all,

I am a new member here from the UK.

I own a few modern Rolex pieces but want to venture in to vintage. I came across this red sub and wondered if anyone can tell me if it's genuine. It has been serviced by a Rolex approved specialist (not a RSC) which puts most of my fears to rest but I tried checking on the DRSD site and RPR for the dial and the only thing troubling me is the O on "officially" in relation to the E on "superlative". Perhaps I am being too picky. I have been told that closed 6 examples are scarce so if anyone could confirm / deny that it would be good too.
There is some flaking to the plot at the 10 position and it's a service insert but I have factored that in to the price.

Any help would be great from the knowledgeable members here.

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Lol-x · 13 June 2019, 07:48 PM

That sort of thing may just be a distortion due to the crystal, its hard to tell.

What about the 10 O'Clock hour marker? Something is not right there.

The spacing of the characters in the word "officially" does look off.
You need more photos and better photos (zoom in) to get a better idea.

Only Rolex can tell you 100% for sure.

KingsTrumper · 13 June 2019, 07:51 PM

Thank you Lol-x.

I think the 10 marker is flaking. I have not bought the watch yet as was a little concerned.
I will see if the owner ( a friend of a friend) will let me take it to Rolex to authenticate.

Thanks again.

Tomas Eriksson · 13 June 2019, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KingsTrumper

Thank you Lol-x.

I think the 10 marker is flaking. I have not bought the watch yet as was a little concerned.
I will see if the owner ( a friend of a friend) will let me take it to Rolex to authenticate.

Thanks again.

I advice you to take some photos outside in proper daylight and you will get good feedback here. And as always its better to back of a few inches and get it in focus rather than trying to get the watch to fill the frame.

Lgear080 · 13 June 2019, 08:00 PM

Better daylight photos of dial pls... photo provided only allows for speculation.

KingsTrumper · 13 June 2019, 08:11 PM

Thank you for your replies. I will ask for some more pics and post them as soon as I have them.

rmlovett1 · 13 June 2019, 08:35 PM

You’re not being picky. IMO everything below the red print Submariner, is off. Not lined up properly for a MKV or VI. Which is what is looks like with the closed 6’s or almost closed 6’s (hard to tell). Also hard to tell, but the cross bars in the ft should line up in both of those dial versions. Need clearer pics for certain

KingsTrumper · 13 June 2019, 08:50 PM

Wow at Richris1 I didn't even notice that but checked it against the DRSD chart and you are 100% right. I think on balance I am going to pass on this one. You guys have really helped. Thank you so much. Was my first post on the forum and it's definitely helped.

1675-David · 14 June 2019, 04:20 AM

never seen a pink sub before...

BigBlue1 · 14 June 2019, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

never seen a pink sub before...

That caught my eye as well.
Keep looking they pop up time after time.

Fabrice M · 14 June 2019, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

never seen a pink sub before...

They are actually pretty common. The red is printed over white, some will fade over time to every shade of "pink"

1675-David · 14 June 2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

They are actually pretty common. The red is printed over white, some will fade over time to every shade of "pink"

Wow! that's really interesting and I can't recall ever seeing a pink sub. I've seen pictures of pink Seadwelers but didn't realize this happened to sub too.

Could you post a pic or 2. It would be interesting to gather some info on which dials become pink and which don't, what sort of time period these pinks subs appear in etc.

Kingface66 · 14 June 2019, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabrice M

They are actually pretty common. The red is printed over white, some will fade over time to every shade of "pink"

How “common” are you suggesting? I just went through the HQ Milton’s collection of red 1680s they sold (there’s over hundred) and none was pink.

KingsTrumper · 15 June 2019, 02:31 AM

I tried to do some more research and not 100% sure but also looks like the letters in "chrono" look to squashed together. Could end up being a good reference point for checking red subs. Also, it does appear that as mentioned some double reds turn pink but not many red ones do. It may suggest it was a white dial painted red? Thanks again for all your replies and help.

SubKing · 15 June 2019, 02:45 AM

That dial is a hard pass for me

Styles Bitchley · 15 June 2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

How “common” are you suggesting? I just went through the HQ Milton’s collection of red 1680s they sold (there’s over hundred) and none was pink.

X2

I think I’ve been through every post on the following thread in the past and have not seen a pink sub.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=225667

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13 June 2019, 07:01 PM	#1
KingsTrumper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK Watch: JC Deepsea Posts: 136	Red sub 1680 dial Hello all, I am a new member here from the UK. I own a few modern Rolex pieces but want to venture in to vintage. I came across this red sub and wondered if anyone can tell me if it's genuine. It has been serviced by a Rolex approved specialist (not a RSC) which puts most of my fears to rest but I tried checking on the DRSD site and RPR for the dial and the only thing troubling me is the O on "officially" in relation to the E on "superlative". Perhaps I am being too picky. I have been told that closed 6 examples are scarce so if anyone could confirm / deny that it would be good too. There is some flaking to the plot at the 10 position and it's a service insert but I have factored that in to the price. Any help would be great from the knowledgeable members here. Many thanks.

13 June 2019, 07:48 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	That sort of thing may just be a distortion due to the crystal, its hard to tell. What about the 10 O'Clock hour marker? Something is not right there. The spacing of the characters in the word "officially" does look off. You need more photos and better photos (zoom in) to get a better idea. Only Rolex can tell you 100% for sure. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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13 June 2019, 07:51 PM	#3
KingsTrumper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK Watch: JC Deepsea Posts: 136	Thank you Lol-x. I think the 10 marker is flaking. I have not bought the watch yet as was a little concerned. I will see if the owner ( a friend of a friend) will let me take it to Rolex to authenticate. Thanks again.

13 June 2019, 08:00 PM	#5
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Better daylight photos of dial pls... photo provided only allows for speculation.

13 June 2019, 08:11 PM	#6
KingsTrumper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK Watch: JC Deepsea Posts: 136	Thank you for your replies. I will ask for some more pics and post them as soon as I have them.

13 June 2019, 08:35 PM	#7
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,512	You’re not being picky. IMO everything below the red print Submariner, is off. Not lined up properly for a MKV or VI. Which is what is looks like with the closed 6’s or almost closed 6’s (hard to tell). Also hard to tell, but the cross bars in the ft should line up in both of those dial versions. Need clearer pics for certain

13 June 2019, 08:50 PM	#8
KingsTrumper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK Watch: JC Deepsea Posts: 136	Wow at Richris1 I didn't even notice that but checked it against the DRSD chart and you are 100% right. I think on balance I am going to pass on this one. You guys have really helped. Thank you so much. Was my first post on the forum and it's definitely helped.

14 June 2019, 04:20 AM	#9
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	never seen a pink sub before...

15 June 2019, 02:31 AM	#14
KingsTrumper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: UK Watch: JC Deepsea Posts: 136	I tried to do some more research and not 100% sure but also looks like the letters in "chrono" look to squashed together. Could end up being a good reference point for checking red subs. Also, it does appear that as mentioned some double reds turn pink but not many red ones do. It may suggest it was a white dial painted red? Thanks again for all your replies and help.

15 June 2019, 02:45 AM	#15
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	That dial is a hard pass for me

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