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Old 4 November 2014, 03:10 AM   #331
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Mark VII (luminova)
2.6M serial
Full overhaul by RSC Dallas in 2012

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Old 4 November 2014, 03:14 AM   #332
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Mark VII (luminova)
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Now you will have to show us a Lume Pic since you have Luminova!
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Old 4 November 2014, 03:15 AM   #333
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Now you will have to show us a Lume Pic since you have Luminova!
Took one last night ...

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Old 4 November 2014, 08:16 AM   #334
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Old 4 November 2014, 04:59 PM   #335
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the red has faded in time....
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Old 25 December 2014, 10:56 AM   #336
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Mark VII (luminova)
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Wow, gorgeous. A re-case no doubt. Super cool to see such a crisp case. Can you give us a rundown of the overhaul?

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Old 1 January 2015, 02:09 PM   #337
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Hi Gents, I'm new to the forum. Thank you for sharing all the great pics. Very inspiring as i'm beginning my search for a Red 1680. Lots of fuel for the fire. Robbyvm and S4Dan wow.
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Old 1 January 2015, 02:14 PM   #338
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Hi Gents, I'm new to the forum. Thank you for sharing all the great pics. Very inspiring as i'm beginning my search for a Red 1680. Lots of fuel for the fire. Robbyvm and S4Dan wow.
Welcome to our thread. I started it to gather our Red Owners, and help those looking for a red 1680. We are here if you should have any questions.
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Old 2 January 2015, 01:13 AM   #339
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take your time and enjoy the hunt !!
As Brian said, ask all the questions to the forum members !!

btw, glad you like my MKI :-)
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Old 2 January 2015, 08:54 PM   #340
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3281-serial
MkIV
Said to be "untouched" and just worn occasionally
Open 6s and 9s but closed 26 - and brushed silver date wheel
10 link 9315 folded bracelet with "Pateted" typo - and 2 extra original bracelet links (one wide and one narrower)

Here's some images of the watch. Appologize for many images, but when in "love"...





























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Old 3 January 2015, 12:49 AM   #341
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[QUOTE=Loevhagen;5509115]3281-serial
MkIV
Said to be "untouched" and just worn occasionally
Open 6s and 9s but closed 26 - and brushed silver date wheel
10 link 9315 folded bracelet with "Pateted" typo - and 2 extra original bracelet links (one wide and one narrower)

Here's some images of the watch. Appologize for many images, but when in "love"...

Amazing photos!!!
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Old 3 January 2015, 12:50 AM   #342
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Beautiful red and photos. Welcome to the Red Thread Family.
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Old 3 January 2015, 04:19 AM   #343
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Hi guys whats the deal with closed 26??

I have a 1970s RED sub Mk4 dial and noticed the closed 26 with others open 6 and 9s?? Can anyone expand the reason for the closed 26??

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Old 3 January 2015, 04:32 AM   #344
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I did a Google / Forum research a while back - and there is no logic explanation, Andy. Same as much else in the Rolex world.
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Old 3 January 2015, 11:24 PM   #345
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just got them today. 3.6 serial is this mk4!!?


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Old 3 January 2015, 11:29 PM   #346
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just got them today. 3.6 serial is this mk4!!?


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Yes. A Mark4. One of the quick ways to tell is by the "f" and "t" in "ft". You will notice that the cross bar on those letters doesn't line up as it will on later dials
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Old 3 January 2015, 11:32 PM   #347
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thanks bryan i cant seem to "catch " the date adjustment on the crown...


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Old 3 January 2015, 11:35 PM   #348
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thanks bryan i cant seem to "catch " the date adjustment on the crown...


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There is no Quick Set Date Adjustment on the 1680's. The quickest date feature did not come until later. The way to change the date is by continuing to forward the time past midnight until you eventually get to the date you need. This is why so many vintage owners never have the correct date showing in their watch. :-)
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Old 3 January 2015, 11:39 PM   #349
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hhahah thanks bryan this is my first vintage rolex with a date


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Old 4 January 2015, 06:12 AM   #350
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Got this mk2 2.25 serial # from 1969 as my first vintage and loving it.
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Old 4 January 2015, 06:13 AM   #351
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congrats Goula, great piece!
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Old 4 January 2015, 03:14 PM   #352
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Old 4 January 2015, 05:57 PM   #353
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Got this mk2 2.25 serial # from 1969 as my first vintage and loving it.
Wear it with pride. , it looks great !
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Old 4 January 2015, 05:58 PM   #354
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Nice catch, enjoy it !!
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Old 7 January 2015, 06:54 AM   #355
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Very interesting and informative thread.

I am adding my Mark I here. Serial 2,18x,xxx with case back stamped II.69. The 6 on the date wheel is indeed closed although I am assured it is the original (I am fully aware that there is debate about this topic).
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Old 7 January 2015, 07:23 AM   #356
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Lovely waffle plots ^^
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Old 7 January 2015, 07:23 AM   #357
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Old 7 January 2015, 01:04 PM   #358
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Love these new additions 👍
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Old 9 January 2015, 08:58 PM   #359
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Old 9 January 2015, 11:13 PM   #360
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