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songhong · 30 December 2010, 01:28 PM

Here is the other watch i've inherited. After doing some research, I realize that the red sub is a desirable watch. I just had it fixed up and I took off the bracelet to put it on a "nato" style strap since I don't care for metal bracelets. The tritium is slightly off white. It's never been polished, and my father kept in pretty good shape considering its over 30 years old! I want to say thank you to several of the members here whose posts I've studied anonymously as I learned more about this particular watch. I've entertained selling it to set up a fund for my son, but for now there's too much nostalgia. If anyone can give any insights into the watch other than what I know, I'd appreciate it. I know my dad bought it in the 70's, and wore it in rotation with several other watches he owned. Unfortunately, my mom says she threw out all the boxes when she cleaned out his old stuff. I'm not convinced he ever really kept them anyway. Thanks for looking and I look forward to learning more about the crazy world of vintage rolex watches!

adam78 · 30 December 2010, 02:11 PM

Well, it's a "closed 6" feet first dial, which was the last variation of the feet first, and less common, ca. 1972-73. Seems to be in great original condition. The 9315 bracelet is a folded link type. I find mine more comfortable than the later 93150 solid link bracelet. I would keep the bracelet since it's the original, even if you wear it on a NATO. By all means wear and enjoy the watch, esp. as it was your dad's. Just make sure you have it regularly checked for water resistance if you swim with it.

Submarino · 31 December 2010, 01:42 AM

Beautiful watch! Enjoy it and think of your Dad when you do so. Make sure you get those pieces insured to be safe. If you are thinking of selling, take your time and do your research first. The watch is in pristine condition and you want to keep everything original.

Here's a link to a great site with tons of good info on the Red Subs and Double-Red Sea Dwellers.

http://doubleredseadweller.com/

Take care.

Racer X · 31 December 2010, 02:13 AM

Congratulations! That's a great watch you have there. I'm glad that you decided to hold onto it. I think you'd regret having sold it later.

Cannop · 31 December 2010, 03:56 AM

Beautiful - I love the red subs! Wear in good health

30 December 2010, 01:28 PM	#1
songhong "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DC Watch: Panerai 36b Posts: 8	2nd Post: 1680 Red Sub, 379xxxx Here is the other watch i've inherited. After doing some research, I realize that the red sub is a desirable watch. I just had it fixed up and I took off the bracelet to put it on a "nato" style strap since I don't care for metal bracelets. The tritium is slightly off white. It's never been polished, and my father kept in pretty good shape considering its over 30 years old! I want to say thank you to several of the members here whose posts I've studied anonymously as I learned more about this particular watch. I've entertained selling it to set up a fund for my son, but for now there's too much nostalgia. If anyone can give any insights into the watch other than what I know, I'd appreciate it. I know my dad bought it in the 70's, and wore it in rotation with several other watches he owned. Unfortunately, my mom says she threw out all the boxes when she cleaned out his old stuff. I'm not convinced he ever really kept them anyway. Thanks for looking and I look forward to learning more about the crazy world of vintage rolex watches!

30 December 2010, 02:11 PM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Well, it's a "closed 6" feet first dial, which was the last variation of the feet first, and less common, ca. 1972-73. Seems to be in great original condition. The 9315 bracelet is a folded link type. I find mine more comfortable than the later 93150 solid link bracelet. I would keep the bracelet since it's the original, even if you wear it on a NATO. By all means wear and enjoy the watch, esp. as it was your dad's. Just make sure you have it regularly checked for water resistance if you swim with it. __________________ Cheers, Adam

31 December 2010, 01:42 AM	#3
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Beautiful watch! Enjoy it and think of your Dad when you do so. Make sure you get those pieces insured to be safe. If you are thinking of selling, take your time and do your research first. The watch is in pristine condition and you want to keep everything original. Here's a link to a great site with tons of good info on the Red Subs and Double-Red Sea Dwellers. http://doubleredseadweller.com/ Take care. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

31 December 2010, 03:56 AM	#5
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	Beautiful - I love the red subs! Wear in good health __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

31 December 2010, 02:13 AM	#4
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Congratulations! That's a great watch you have there. I'm glad that you decided to hold onto it. I think you'd regret having sold it later.

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