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red1108nyc · 16 October 2011, 05:21 AM

After dabbling my feet in a white 1680 and a very nice 5512 early this year, I knew I had to have a red sub and one from my birth year would be an added bonus.

Thanks again to Howie for spotting this beauty and Doc Beaumont Miller and Orchi for answering numerous questions on many, and I mean many, many specimens. At the end, it was this 3M serial with blue-ish & slightly faded insert with a beautifully patina'd dial/hands and nice sized lugs and crown guard that won my heart. This little guy has caused this major league smiling effect on my face... hard to wipe off for the past few days. The search for a 1972 Red lasted 7 months and at the end, I am very happy here.

Here are a few scans I snapped while going to the supermarket to pick up milk for my daughter:

Thanks again for reading and have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Best,

Fred

Tijssan · 16 October 2011, 05:24 AM

Very nice - congrats!

yannis · 16 October 2011, 05:40 AM

What a beauty!! Enjoy it mate!!

mjclark32 · 16 October 2011, 06:25 AM

True beauty. Congrats and keep enjoying!

eliwise · 16 October 2011, 06:58 AM

Holy Cow - she's a beauty. Congrats. I'm always on the lookout for a 72!

usbzoso · 16 October 2011, 07:03 AM

crazy awesome! grats

Jason71 · 16 October 2011, 07:18 AM

looks to be in really nice shape. Congrats

Melanotaenia · 16 October 2011, 07:22 AM

Stunning example....enjoy in good health!!

red1108nyc · 16 October 2011, 07:25 AM

Thank you guys!

I have been after this look ie the blue-ish faded insert and the even patina'd dial and finally located this one.. really enjoying this one!!!

Best,

Fred

Ezza8 · 16 October 2011, 07:28 AM

Absolutely stunning Fred! Wear in good health

red1108nyc · 16 October 2011, 07:36 AM

Thank you E!

And the complexion of the watch completely changes with in door lighting!

Really loving this!

Fred

Rickster · 16 October 2011, 08:20 AM

love that creamy patina! congrats!!

sleddog · 16 October 2011, 08:28 AM

Stunning Fred. Congratulations on the acquisition!

matt4hand · 16 October 2011, 08:43 AM

Fred!! Sell it to me....wait no..give it to me!

Love love love it! Congrats my friend

sailmed · 16 October 2011, 08:49 AM

Welcome to the Red Sub Club

(Whatever that is)

Stunning example of an iconic model.

Enjoy the warmth

red1108nyc · 16 October 2011, 08:51 AM

Thank you Rick and Rob!

red1108nyc · 16 October 2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Fred!! Sell it to me....wait no..give it to me!

Love love love it! Congrats my friend

Matt my friend you are great! You will get another great one back soon buddy!

These vintage pieces are surely addictive... especially these creamy patinas!

Best,

Fred

Jagatai · 16 October 2011, 09:10 AM

Mighty congrats Fred!!! I loved your 5512, glad John has it now.

That red sub is a beauuuuuuut!!!!!!!!!!

red1108nyc · 16 October 2011, 09:43 AM

Thank you Phil!

The 5512 has one of fattest set of lugs and John is a rockstar... He literally helped me all along the way.. and all the time.. he is a true gentleman and a scholar!

Best,

Fred

dddrees · 16 October 2011, 09:46 AM

Very nice Fred, Congrats.

JoeG · 16 October 2011, 12:26 PM

Congrats Fred! It's a beauty!

Beaumont Miller II · 16 October 2011, 01:13 PM

Fred big congrats. I have been waiting for this thread to materialize. Those crown guards are huge. They look like mountains on either side of the crown. Fat lugs and a killer dial and insert as well. All I can say is it couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

YetiBiker · 16 October 2011, 01:29 PM

Wear in good health Fred. Killer Red! Very happy for you

JimSnyder · 16 October 2011, 01:42 PM

A Icon! Congrats

Submarino · 16 October 2011, 01:50 PM

Congrats on a perfect example of the Red Sub. Also my birth year 1972.

AWS · 16 October 2011, 02:47 PM

Congrats. Looks like your patience paid off. It's a beauty!

adt · 16 October 2011, 03:17 PM

great watch fred and congrats.

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johnbeth · 16 October 2011, 03:19 PM

Congrats and thats a beauty!

cruvon · 16 October 2011, 03:26 PM

Congrats, she's a stunner.

hennabav · 16 October 2011, 05:47 PM

Congrats Fred!! What an amazing piece!

16 October 2011, 05:21 AM	#1
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Incoming!! After dabbling my feet in a white 1680 and a very nice 5512 early this year, I knew I had to have a red sub and one from my birth year would be an added bonus. Thanks again to Howie for spotting this beauty and Doc Beaumont Miller and Orchi for answering numerous questions on many, and I mean many, many specimens. At the end, it was this 3M serial with blue-ish & slightly faded insert with a beautifully patina'd dial/hands and nice sized lugs and crown guard that won my heart. This little guy has caused this major league smiling effect on my face... hard to wipe off for the past few days. The search for a 1972 Red lasted 7 months and at the end, I am very happy here. Here are a few scans I snapped while going to the supermarket to pick up milk for my daughter: Thanks again for reading and have a wonderful weekend everyone! Best, Fred

16 October 2011, 05:40 AM	#3
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	What a beauty!! Enjoy it mate!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

16 October 2011, 06:25 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	True beauty. Congrats and keep enjoying! __________________

16 October 2011, 07:18 AM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	looks to be in really nice shape. Congrats __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

16 October 2011, 08:28 AM	#13
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Stunning Fred. Congratulations on the acquisition! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

16 October 2011, 05:24 AM	#2
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	Very nice - congrats!

16 October 2011, 06:58 AM	#5
eliwise "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Eli Weisman Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 16753 GMT Posts: 66	Holy Cow - she's a beauty. Congrats. I'm always on the lookout for a 72!

16 October 2011, 07:03 AM	#6
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	crazy awesome! grats

16 October 2011, 07:22 AM	#8
Melanotaenia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NYC Watch: Explorers and Subs Posts: 620	Stunning example....enjoy in good health!!

16 October 2011, 07:25 AM	#9
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Thank you guys! I have been after this look ie the blue-ish faded insert and the even patina'd dial and finally located this one.. really enjoying this one!!! Best, Fred

16 October 2011, 07:28 AM	#10
Ezza8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 165	Absolutely stunning Fred! Wear in good health

16 October 2011, 07:36 AM	#11
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Thank you E! And the complexion of the watch completely changes with in door lighting! Really loving this! Fred

16 October 2011, 08:20 AM	#12
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	love that creamy patina! congrats!!

16 October 2011, 08:43 AM	#14
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Fred!! Sell it to me....wait no..give it to me! Love love love it! Congrats my friend

16 October 2011, 08:49 AM	#15
sailmed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Barry Location: Newtown Square Watch: Red Sub, 5513, FF Posts: 299	Welcome to the Red Sub Club (Whatever that is) Stunning example of an iconic model. Enjoy the warmth __________________ "Primum non nocere."

16 October 2011, 08:51 AM	#16
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Thank you Rick and Rob!

16 October 2011, 09:10 AM	#18
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Mighty congrats Fred!!! I loved your 5512, glad John has it now. That red sub is a beauuuuuuut!!!!!!!!!!

16 October 2011, 09:43 AM	#19
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Thank you Phil! The 5512 has one of fattest set of lugs and John is a rockstar... He literally helped me all along the way.. and all the time.. he is a true gentleman and a scholar! Best, Fred

16 October 2011, 09:46 AM	#20
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Very nice Fred, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 October 2011, 12:26 PM	#21
JoeG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: New York Posts: 191	Congrats Fred! It's a beauty!

16 October 2011, 01:13 PM	#22
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Fred big congrats. I have been waiting for this thread to materialize. Those crown guards are huge. They look like mountains on either side of the crown. Fat lugs and a killer dial and insert as well. All I can say is it couldn't happen to a nicer guy. __________________

16 October 2011, 01:29 PM	#23
YetiBiker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Vijay Location: Louisiana, USA Watch: ..sure, why not? Posts: 368	Wear in good health Fred. Killer Red! Very happy for you

16 October 2011, 01:42 PM	#24
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	A Icon! Congrats __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

16 October 2011, 01:50 PM	#25
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Congrats on a perfect example of the Red Sub. Also my birth year 1972. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

16 October 2011, 02:47 PM	#26
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Congrats. Looks like your patience paid off. It's a beauty!

16 October 2011, 03:17 PM	#27
adt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: A Location: SEA Posts: 473	great watch fred and congrats. Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk __________________ "Collecting is the only socially commendable form of greed" ~ Gene Shwartz

16 October 2011, 03:19 PM	#28
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats and thats a beauty!

16 October 2011, 03:26 PM	#29
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Congrats, she's a stunner. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

16 October 2011, 05:47 PM	#30
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Congrats Fred!! What an amazing piece!

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