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Jason71 · 2 June 2013, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike1066

Red service dial in my father's watch. Man, he loves this watch so much.

That looks great Mike. Congrats........Easy to see why your father would love it.

The Argonaut · 3 August 2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike1066

Red service dial in my father's watch. Man, he loves this watch so much.

This makes we want a RED submariner. Wow.

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Stag · 2 June 2013, 01:51 PM

My 1680 fitted with service insert but has original dial and hands

G-Web · 28 September 2013, 05:39 AM

I know this thread is old, but i thought it might be a good place to share my latest pickup.
This 5513 is freshly serviced, and it's basically like having a brand new watch from 1978.
Love it.
Cheers,
-GW

Tudor66 · 28 September 2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Web

I know this thread is old, but i thought it might be a good place to share my latest pickup.
This 5513 is freshly serviced, and it's basically like having a brand new watch from 1978.
Love it.
Cheers,
-GW

Nice 5513 Grant, I've yet to own one of these, but it's on the list. I could use a non-date watch, and the submariner is one of my favorite models of all brands... Congrats...

iclick · 28 September 2013, 11:03 PM

I have a 1675 GMT with the original dial and hands that are in excellent shape, but one of my peeves about the watch has always been not being able to read it at night. When I had a 2-tone GMT about 20 years ago I replaced the dial and hands, and that helped greatly on that watch with the visibility issue. At that time doing that conversion wasn't too expensive.

My current 43YO SS 1675 is now being serviced by a local watchmaker, so how much does the dial and hand combo cost, parts only from Rolex? If I did the swap I would certainly keep the original parts, but this might be a good time to consider it.

powerfunk · 28 September 2013, 06:08 AM

That's awesome, Gweb! Certainly worthy of a thread bump!

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dysondiver · 28 September 2013, 06:17 AM

jason , could that be the best sub ever ,,,, i wouldnt take it diving though ,,, all i can see ia a slip of a cylinder etc ,,, but , other side of it ,,,, nice to see such a nice one in the wild.

Old Expat Beast · 28 September 2013, 09:24 AM

Nice. I have the same thing coming home from the RSC in a few weeks.

heatscore · 4 October 2013, 02:03 AM

Just stumbled on this thread, very cool.

I wanted something all original, but I saw this and couldn't pass it up.

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watchabit · 9 October 2013, 10:56 PM

Interesting thread and it actually made me pull the trigger on this...

My '72 gmt Master which I got as a frankenwatch, is now all correct but for a dial and hands. After lots of searching and not finding what I wanted, I found this thread and realized that since I want to wear it, I'd really like to be able to see it in the dark! And this is what RSC would put on it anyway, so I'm happy. As soon as it arrives I'll post pics of my finally correct GMT!

Now I have to find something to do with the 1960 movement and rail dial I have left over...

RC2 · 29 October 2013, 12:01 PM

Rolex PCG 1675 from 1960.

watchabit · 30 October 2013, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RC2

Rolex PCG 1675 from 1960.

Holy cow! Did you recently get this off an ebay auction? I was following one just like it.

To continue the thread, I received the service dial and hands last week, it's luminova with tritium markings! I can wear my GMT Master!

RC2 · 3 November 2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by watchabit

Holy cow! Did you recently get this off an ebay auction? I was following one just like it.

To continue the thread, I received the service dial and hands last week, it's luminova with tritium markings! I can wear my GMT Master!

Purchased last month from a local watch store. It's nice. Usually not a fan of service parts but I like it for the price I paid. Thanks - love your 1675. Rich

The Argonaut · 3 August 2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RC2

Rolex PCG 1675 from 1960.

Absolutely gorgeous.

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Old Expat Beast · 29 October 2013, 12:29 PM

Fresh from RSC Hong Kong last week. A 1989 5513 with new Dial, Hands and Crown. Original acrylic dome.

omitohud · 29 October 2013, 01:49 PM

New dial, hands, insert and bracelet
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skprd13 · 29 October 2013, 03:20 PM

Awesome pictures Jason!

Tudor66 · 29 October 2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tudor66

Let's see those vintage Rolex watches with new Rolex service dials. In my opinion the new service replacement dials with new hands, bezel insert, etc, provide the best combination: Vintage & New...!

Please include a "lights up like a candle" picture as well...

Great follow up guys. Thanks for the underwater photo..., This really shows the benefit of the service dials..., I don't know if I would take my 1680 in the water if it has all original yellowed patina on the dial...

Keep the pics coming...

cjnesher · 29 October 2013, 09:11 PM

descartes · 1 November 2013, 07:39 AM

Will Rolex send you back your original dial and hands.

For example, if you send in an authentic Red Sub and request a service dial, hands amd crystel, will the originial parts be returned to you?

powerfunk · 1 November 2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by descartes

Will Rolex send you back your original dial and hands.

For example, if you send in an authentic Red Sub and request a service dial, hands amd crystel, will the originial parts be returned to you?

No. No parts get returned by RSC

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Old Expat Beast · 1 December 2013, 07:40 PM

5513 service dial and hands on leather. Lights up like a pinball machine in the dark.

Tony G · 3 March 2014, 07:14 AM

Vintage / Service Dial Nice.... Anymore out there in Rolex land ???

stmoore · 3 March 2014, 08:09 AM

1680 Red Service Mk VIII dial:

red98a4ss · 3 March 2014, 01:03 PM

Tony G · 4 March 2014, 01:21 AM

Nice DJ

Tudor66 · 10 March 2014, 12:14 PM

I started this thread, and after buying, selling/trading Rolex watches on a monthly basis, I must say that this service dial/hands submariner 1680 is still a favorite of mine- perhaps because I can go into the dark garage and still see the time...

JohnBaker3 · 11 March 2014, 06:18 AM

1981/82 GMT with service dial, new hands, etc. Looks brand new....

And I'm wearing it right now !!

Be safe. : )

emersm · 28 August 2017, 11:31 AM

Love this thread, you get the best of both worlds.

2 June 2013, 01:51 PM	#3
Stag "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 10	My 1680 fitted with service insert but has original dial and hands Attached Images

28 September 2013, 09:24 AM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Nice. I have the same thing coming home from the RSC in a few weeks. __________________ _______________________

9 October 2013, 10:56 PM	#11
watchabit "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Ga Watch: 60 Alpha Spaceview Posts: 45	Interesting thread and it actually made me pull the trigger on this... My '72 gmt Master which I got as a frankenwatch, is now all correct but for a dial and hands. After lots of searching and not finding what I wanted, I found this thread and realized that since I want to wear it, I'd really like to be able to see it in the dark! And this is what RSC would put on it anyway, so I'm happy. As soon as it arrives I'll post pics of my finally correct GMT! Now I have to find something to do with the 1960 movement and rail dial I have left over... Attached Images

29 October 2013, 12:01 PM	#12
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Rolex PCG 1675 from 1960. __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

29 October 2013, 12:29 PM	#16
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Fresh from RSC Hong Kong last week. A 1989 5513 with new Dial, Hands and Crown. Original acrylic dome. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

28 September 2013, 05:39 AM	#4
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,719	I know this thread is old, but i thought it might be a good place to share my latest pickup. This 5513 is freshly serviced, and it's basically like having a brand new watch from 1978. Love it. Cheers, -GW

28 September 2013, 11:03 PM	#6
iclick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 813	I have a 1675 GMT with the original dial and hands that are in excellent shape, but one of my peeves about the watch has always been not being able to read it at night. When I had a 2-tone GMT about 20 years ago I replaced the dial and hands, and that helped greatly on that watch with the visibility issue. At that time doing that conversion wasn't too expensive. My current 43YO SS 1675 is now being serviced by a local watchmaker, so how much does the dial and hand combo cost, parts only from Rolex? If I did the swap I would certainly keep the original parts, but this might be a good time to consider it.

28 September 2013, 06:08 AM	#7
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	That's awesome, Gweb! Certainly worthy of a thread bump! Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 2

28 September 2013, 06:17 AM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	jason , could that be the best sub ever ,,,, i wouldnt take it diving though ,,, all i can see ia a slip of a cylinder etc ,,, but , other side of it ,,,, nice to see such a nice one in the wild.

4 October 2013, 02:03 AM	#10
heatscore "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 218	Just stumbled on this thread, very cool. I wanted something all original, but I saw this and couldn't pass it up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

29 October 2013, 01:49 PM	#17
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	here is mine underwater New dial, hands, insert and bracelet

29 October 2013, 03:20 PM	#18
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Awesome pictures Jason!

29 October 2013, 09:11 PM	#20
cjnesher "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Clearwater, FL Watch: 1675 Posts: 343	__________________ "Alright, Alright, Alright"

1 November 2013, 07:39 AM	#21
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	Will Rolex send you back your original dial and hands. For example, if you send in an authentic Red Sub and request a service dial, hands amd crystel, will the originial parts be returned to you?

1 December 2013, 07:40 PM	#23
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	5513 service dial and hands on leather. Lights up like a pinball machine in the dark. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

3 March 2014, 07:14 AM	#24
Tony G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC Watch: GMT Posts: 235	Vintage / Service Dial Nice.... Anymore out there in Rolex land ???

3 March 2014, 08:09 AM	#25
stmoore Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Watch: Gilt Posts: 1,592	1680 Red Service Mk VIII dial:

3 March 2014, 01:03 PM	#26
red98a4ss "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Robert Schultz Location: alberta Posts: 361

4 March 2014, 01:21 AM	#27
Tony G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC Watch: GMT Posts: 235	Nice DJ

10 March 2014, 12:14 PM	#28
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	lights up thread.. I started this thread, and after buying, selling/trading Rolex watches on a monthly basis, I must say that this service dial/hands submariner 1680 is still a favorite of mine- perhaps because I can go into the dark garage and still see the time... Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

11 March 2014, 06:18 AM	#29
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	1981/82 GMT with service dial, new hands, etc. Looks brand new.... And I'm wearing it right now !! Be safe. : ) Attached Images

28 August 2017, 11:31 AM	#30
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,542	Love this thread, you get the best of both worlds.

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