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dotcomakazee · 14 August 2008, 02:59 AM

I'm looking for the cheapest possible, but obviously vintage with the acrylic crystal.

padi56 · 14 August 2008, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

I'm looking for the cheapest possible, but obviously vintage with the acrylic crystal.

Afraid nothing come cheap in vintage Subs especially mint collectable ones

Tools · 14 August 2008, 04:20 AM

Vintage Subs aren't cheap.. Why not look around for a nice GMT and put in a black insert...

cmcm3 · 14 August 2008, 05:04 AM

They aren't too bad. You would get a nice 5513 with acrylic for £2,500 ($5,000).

dotcomakazee · 14 August 2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Vintage Subs aren't cheap.. Why not look around for a nice GMT and put in a black insert...

Did that already. it's at Dallas RSC right now getting service and getting a Pepsi bezel.

jasper · 14 August 2008, 06:33 AM

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 · 14 August 2008, 06:33 AM

double post - oops

dotcomakazee · 14 August 2008, 06:58 AM

Hadn't checked that out yet. PM me the link?

JimSnyder · 14 August 2008, 07:27 AM

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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?

The Tudor Subs are a great buy. But their prices are getting close to the Rolex Subs. Here is mine it is a 79090 from 1990

jasper · 14 August 2008, 07:27 AM

PM sent.

Stay out of trouble.

Jim - love that 79090. I am cosnidering one over here. I'm pained to see that prices have virtually doubled in the last year. I'll be pained even more if I don't get one and prices go up further.

eek!

stevemulholland3 · 14 August 2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cmcm3

They aren't too bad. You would get a nice 5513 with acrylic for £2,500 ($5,000).

my thoughts exactly!!go for a 5513!!5k is pretty cheap.

mike · 14 August 2008, 09:57 AM

Ty, as stated the 5513 is about the entry point for acryllic. If you're ok with gloss/WG surrounds (after about 1984-85) you can save a bit.

mike · 14 August 2008, 09:59 AM

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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.

14 August 2008, 02:59 AM	#1
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	What's the price range for a vintage SS Submariner? I'm looking for the cheapest possible, but obviously vintage with the acrylic crystal. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

14 August 2008, 04:20 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Vintage Subs aren't cheap.. Why not look around for a nice GMT and put in a black insert... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 August 2008, 05:04 AM	#4
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	They aren't too bad. You would get a nice 5513 with acrylic for £2,500 ($5,000). __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

14 August 2008, 06:33 AM	#6
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	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? __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro:* Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

14 August 2008, 06:33 AM	#7
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	double post - oops __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

14 August 2008, 06:58 AM	#8
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	Hadn't checked that out yet. PM me the link? __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

14 August 2008, 07:27 AM	#10
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	PM sent. Stay out of trouble. Jim - love that 79090. I am cosnidering one over here. I'm pained to see that prices have virtually doubled in the last year. I'll be pained even more if I don't get one and prices go up further. eek! __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

14 August 2008, 09:57 AM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Ty, as stated the 5513 is about the entry point for acryllic. If you're ok with gloss/WG surrounds (after about 1984-85) you can save a bit.

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