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Verdi · 22 February 2019, 02:34 AM

So, Im having a drink with a bunch of friends today. One of the mates brought along his 80yr old father, a very sweet gentleman who used to be a British Army doctor.
Well, it took me 0.3 seconds to see what was on his wrist. A gorgeous red Sub which he bought in ‘74 when he was stationed in HKG. He paid, as he reacalls, 37 pounds for it. (Where they that cheap!?)
He wore the hell out of the watch for the next 4 decades, never serviced it.....so it’s all original.
He knew exactly what he has and how much they are worth. I offered to clean it for him and polish the plastic. I look forward giving this puppy a bath.

exador · 22 February 2019, 04:05 AM

Sweet! I wonder if he still has the B&P?

1675-David · 22 February 2019, 04:28 AM

that case!

L.K Johnson · 22 February 2019, 04:38 AM

That patina is just killer!!

Verdi · 22 February 2019, 05:50 AM

He doesn’t hv the box but he reckons he still has the papers. I asked him to look for them.
Once cleaned and plexi polished this is gonna be a stunner. Look at that bezel.

Tha dial actually is in top condition. It ll be obvious once the plastic is polished.

theflywrist · 22 February 2019, 07:08 AM

Amazing! Please send us pictures after cleaning up.
Love hearing these stories.

SunTzu · 22 February 2019, 07:13 AM

Don't lose it!

Cool story. Look forward to the reveal.

SLS · 22 February 2019, 07:44 AM

Wow, he should really have it serviced. If for nothing else preserving the dial and hands.

onthedial · 22 February 2019, 08:22 AM

@Verdi
Thanks for taking time out to post this, great stuff!

"He wore the hell out of the watch for the next 4 decades, never serviced it..."
Tool watch indeed!
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Instagram: @onthedial

btinl · 22 February 2019, 08:48 AM

Nice story and watch. Any more pics of the watch?

Rebel · 22 February 2019, 10:39 AM

Wow. Wow. Wow.

I can't wait to see the after pics. Please post before and after pics if you can.

chows99 · 22 February 2019, 02:32 PM

I am simply in awe of the raw & used state of the watch. Please show us once it's been cleaned up!

Thanks for sharing!

Verdi · 22 February 2019, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theflywrist

Amazing! Please send us pictures after cleaning up.
Love hearing these stories.

I shall do. e just need to arrange a day to do all that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunTzu

Don't lose it!

Cool story. Look forward to the reveal.

Thanks. It is not a matter of me buying it because it is not for sale. Im just helping them clean it and make it look good. I feel sorry that dial is not visible.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Wow, he should really have it serviced. If for nothing else preserving the dial and hands.

I agree, I told them to consider a service and I told them not to send it to Rolex....and I would suggest them a couple of specialised places that will not mess around with any or the original elements.

Quote:

Originally Posted by onthedial

@Verdi
Thanks for taking time out to post this, great stuff!

thanks

"He wore the hell out of the watch for the next 4 decades, never serviced it..."
Tool watch indeed!
_______________
Instagram: @onthedial

Yes, what a tool watch indeed. I asked him if the water is still water resistant and he reckons it is. He does not keep it away from water.
I have my doubts here especially because I want to give it a good clean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebel

Wow. Wow. Wow.
I can't wait to see the after pics. Please post before and after pics if you can.

I ll keep this thread updated.

Thanks everyone.

Styles Bitchley · 22 February 2019, 02:45 PM

Love this thread and this gnarly sub!

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T816B · 22 February 2019, 04:07 PM

Fantastic watch. Snap more photos of the case since it is supposed to be unpolished. The photos can be used as a reference for all in the future.

Verdi · 22 February 2019, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T816B

Fantastic watch. Snap more photos of the case since it is supposed to be unpolished. The photos can be used as a reference for all in the future.

Shall do once we get together again. Alas, might be a while as the gentleman lives a few hours away.....

bazamu · 23 February 2019, 02:29 AM

Amazing condition. All the hallmarks of consistent use but all of the things that are so critical to value (unpolished case, perfect patina and dial).

22 February 2019, 02:34 AM	#1
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	One of those moments-red Sub So, Im having a drink with a bunch of friends today. One of the mates brought along his 80yr old father, a very sweet gentleman who used to be a British Army doctor. Well, it took me 0.3 seconds to see what was on his wrist. A gorgeous red Sub which he bought in ‘74 when he was stationed in HKG. He paid, as he reacalls, 37 pounds for it. (Where they that cheap!?) He wore the hell out of the watch for the next 4 decades, never serviced it.....so it’s all original. He knew exactly what he has and how much they are worth. I offered to clean it for him and polish the plastic. I look forward giving this puppy a bath. Attached Images __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

22 February 2019, 05:50 AM	#5
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	He doesn’t hv the box but he reckons he still has the papers. I asked him to look for them. Once cleaned and plexi polished this is gonna be a stunner. Look at that bezel. Tha dial actually is in top condition. It ll be obvious once the plastic is polished. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

22 February 2019, 07:44 AM	#8
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Wow, he should really have it serviced. If for nothing else preserving the dial and hands. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

22 February 2019, 10:39 AM	#11
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Wow. Wow. Wow. I can't wait to see the after pics. Please post before and after pics if you can. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

22 February 2019, 04:05 AM	#2
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Sweet! I wonder if he still has the B&P?

22 February 2019, 04:28 AM	#3
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	that case!

22 February 2019, 04:38 AM	#4
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	That patina is just killer!!

22 February 2019, 07:08 AM	#6
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	Amazing! Please send us pictures after cleaning up. Love hearing these stories.

22 February 2019, 07:13 AM	#7
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Don't lose it! Cool story. Look forward to the reveal.

22 February 2019, 08:22 AM	#9
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@Verdi Thanks for taking time out to post this, great stuff! "He wore the hell out of the watch for the next 4 decades, never serviced it..." Tool watch indeed! _______________ Instagram: @onthedial

22 February 2019, 08:48 AM	#10
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,973	Nice story and watch. Any more pics of the watch?

22 February 2019, 02:32 PM	#12
chows99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 609	I am simply in awe of the raw & used state of the watch. Please show us once it's been cleaned up! Thanks for sharing!

22 February 2019, 02:45 PM	#14
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	Love this thread and this gnarly sub! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2019, 04:07 PM	#15
T816B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: T816B Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex, Panerai, PP Posts: 66	Fantastic watch. Snap more photos of the case since it is supposed to be unpolished. The photos can be used as a reference for all in the future.

23 February 2019, 02:29 AM	#17
bazamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 54	Amazing condition. All the hallmarks of consistent use but all of the things that are so critical to value (unpolished case, perfect patina and dial).

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