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kscycler · 21 June 2012, 11:07 PM

Hello, I'm a member of a number of forums (cycling, triathlon, chainsaws (!)), but new to TRF. So, Hello!

I purchased this Single Red Sub new in 1972. I recall that I had it serviced once for a new crystal, and may have replaced the bracelet (although it still has a 9315 on it).

When my Dad passed several years ago, the watch stopped and I put it away. Now I'm ready to let it go and move on toward my own retirement. I stopped by TRF to get familiar and maybe get some advice on who to talk to and deal with. Thanks for listening...

If I posted the pictures wrong, someone please point me to the instructions. Thanks again...

Rockrolex · 21 June 2012, 11:11 PM

Welcome to TRF. Beautiful piece you have there.

ncstate1201 · 21 June 2012, 11:16 PM

Awesome watch and you have a great bunch of hobbies. I am more of a runner, but I am getting into cycling now (attempting to rather)

BH13GMT · 21 June 2012, 11:21 PM

Welcome to TRF, u have a stunning watch and one owner from new!!!!!
feel free to add your Red Sub to the list on Baltimorebrians thread

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

Tudor66 · 21 June 2012, 11:30 PM

That's quite a first post you have there. As you may already know, you have a watch that is sought after by many, especially here on this forum.

Thanks for posting, and Please post more pictures...

kscycler · 21 June 2012, 11:42 PM

Thanks. My Dad (who would be 105 if he were still with us) always made me save the boxes and paperwork for EVERYTHING. Guess it's gonna pay off.

Anyway, interesting story on this watch. My mother, always a traveler, went on a group trip to Switzerland in 1972. She called back one night and said she was going to the Rolex factory and would we (my brother and I) want a Rolex? Heck, I was 17 and didn't know a Rolex from a Rolodex. But I said, "Sure, how much?" As I recall, she paid $110 for the Submariner and brought it home. That was a Friday afternoon, and my older brother (19) and I and some buddies were going to the lake that evening. Anyway, we loaded up the boat and beer and headed to the lake. Along the way, we chewed tobacco and drank beer and got a bit toasted. So, I decided to take a shower at the campground. Not wanting to get my new watch wet (Duh! it was a Submariner), I took it off and placed it on top of the shower wall. Being somewhat inebriated, nay drunk, I forgot about it. Needless to say, it was gone when I went back for it. Boy, was I going to get a lickin' when we got home! So, I faked it when we got home and Monday morning I cleaned out my bank account and borrowed what I could and went down to AMC, a local discount/department store (sort of like a Gibsons or very early Walmart-type store) at 10th and Pennsylvania in Oklahoma City. They had a jewelery department there, and I found a replacement Rolex (the one pictured) for $245. Mom and Dad never knew until I told them just a year or so before they passed. Whew, got that off my chest. So that's how I came to own the Red Sub you see in the pics. Thanks for reading...

Here's a lot of pictures of the watch and accessories:
http://www.mediafire.com/?o6ldpixxy5rag

Puffy · 21 June 2012, 11:46 PM

sweet jesus look at that set

AND yours is a 2.9m!!! so is my red sub!!!

Unless you really need the cash i'd keep that beauty..

azguy · 22 June 2012, 12:23 AM

Nice watch

You'll have no problem turning that baby into a serious lump of cash

topcat30093 · 22 June 2012, 01:47 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Pieces with the full package like this don't come up very often and there is usually a rush to be the first one to buy it.

My advice would be to get the movement serviced and to hold on to it.
What better memories could you ask for :)

kscycler · 22 June 2012, 02:04 AM

I thought that might happen, and I've already received a few PM's. I am going to let the set go, but I'm not going to give it away. However, I have posted a lot of pictures on Mediafire, see the link above.

BaltimoreBrian · 22 June 2012, 02:48 AM

thank you for sharing with us! It is so cool to hear of these watches living a great life and then getting a new lease with a new owner!

pdoukas · 22 June 2012, 03:25 AM

Awesome watch, awesome story.....Welcome to TRF!!

I'd hate to be your inbox right about now. Best advice, take your time, do your homework, and breath easy!! Your watch will only appreciate in value :)

21 June 2012, 11:07 PM	#1
kscycler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita Posts: 4	New Post - Vintage Red Sub Hello, I'm a member of a number of forums (cycling, triathlon, chainsaws (!)), but new to TRF. So, Hello! I purchased this Single Red Sub new in 1972. I recall that I had it serviced once for a new crystal, and may have replaced the bracelet (although it still has a 9315 on it). When my Dad passed several years ago, the watch stopped and I put it away. Now I'm ready to let it go and move on toward my own retirement. I stopped by TRF to get familiar and maybe get some advice on who to talk to and deal with. Thanks for listening... If I posted the pictures wrong, someone please point me to the instructions. Thanks again...

21 June 2012, 11:11 PM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	Welcome to TRF. Beautiful piece you have there. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 June 2012, 11:21 PM	#4
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	Welcome to TRF, u have a stunning watch and one owner from new!!!!! feel free to add your Red Sub to the list on Baltimorebrians thread http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=225667 __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

21 June 2012, 11:30 PM	#5
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	welcome indeed That's quite a first post you have there. As you may already know, you have a watch that is sought after by many, especially here on this forum. Thanks for posting, and Please post more pictures... __________________ -NAWCC Member

21 June 2012, 11:46 PM	#7
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	sweet jesus look at that set AND yours is a 2.9m!!! so is my red sub!!! Unless you really need the cash i'd keep that beauty.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 June 2012, 11:16 PM	#3
ncstate1201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC/USA Posts: 295	Awesome watch and you have a great bunch of hobbies. I am more of a runner, but I am getting into cycling now (attempting to rather)

21 June 2012, 11:42 PM	#6
kscycler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita Posts: 4	Thanks. My Dad (who would be 105 if he were still with us) always made me save the boxes and paperwork for EVERYTHING. Guess it's gonna pay off. Anyway, interesting story on this watch. My mother, always a traveler, went on a group trip to Switzerland in 1972. She called back one night and said she was going to the Rolex factory and would we (my brother and I) want a Rolex? Heck, I was 17 and didn't know a Rolex from a Rolodex. But I said, "Sure, how much?" As I recall, she paid $110 for the Submariner and brought it home. That was a Friday afternoon, and my older brother (19) and I and some buddies were going to the lake that evening. Anyway, we loaded up the boat and beer and headed to the lake. Along the way, we chewed tobacco and drank beer and got a bit toasted. So, I decided to take a shower at the campground. Not wanting to get my new watch wet (Duh! it was a Submariner), I took it off and placed it on top of the shower wall. Being somewhat inebriated, nay drunk, I forgot about it. Needless to say, it was gone when I went back for it. Boy, was I going to get a lickin' when we got home! So, I faked it when we got home and Monday morning I cleaned out my bank account and borrowed what I could and went down to AMC, a local discount/department store (sort of like a Gibsons or very early Walmart-type store) at 10th and Pennsylvania in Oklahoma City. They had a jewelery department there, and I found a replacement Rolex (the one pictured) for $245. Mom and Dad never knew until I told them just a year or so before they passed. Whew, got that off my chest. So that's how I came to own the Red Sub you see in the pics. Thanks for reading... Here's a lot of pictures of the watch and accessories: http://www.mediafire.com/?o6ldpixxy5rag

22 June 2012, 12:23 AM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Nice watch You'll have no problem turning that baby into a serious lump of cash

22 June 2012, 01:47 AM	#9
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Welcome to TRF. Pieces with the full package like this don't come up very often and there is usually a rush to be the first one to buy it. My advice would be to get the movement serviced and to hold on to it. What better memories could you ask for :) __________________

22 June 2012, 02:04 AM	#10
kscycler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wichita Posts: 4	I thought that might happen, and I've already received a few PM's. I am going to let the set go, but I'm not going to give it away. However, I have posted a lot of pictures on Mediafire, see the link above.

22 June 2012, 02:48 AM	#11
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	thank you for sharing with us! It is so cool to hear of these watches living a great life and then getting a new lease with a new owner!

22 June 2012, 03:25 AM	#12
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Awesome watch, awesome story.....Welcome to TRF!! I'd hate to be your inbox right about now. Best advice, take your time, do your homework, and breath easy!! Your watch will only appreciate in value :)

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