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Old 31 August 2018, 09:51 PM   #1
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Vintage Sub

Hey Guys,

I know these pictures are bad, but I’m trying to find out more about this sub. My friend has a couple subs and is trying to sell this one to me. I haven’t been able to get any info about it yet but wanted to see if y’all could provide some info on it. Any info is appreciated. Does it look real? Did a jubilee ever come on a sub? Value? Thanks!!


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Old 31 August 2018, 09:57 PM   #2
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It looks very odd. What reference is it supposed to be? Serial number? Dial is very poorly refinished and it is just a mixmatch of parts. Nothing to buy unless it is extremely cheap and has a part or two you might need. Not really sure what that would be...
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Old 31 August 2018, 10:26 PM   #3
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I’m pretty sure Subs never left the factory with Jubilee...

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...the “ft” appears to be repainted(?). And the bezel insert is too new.

You’ll want better pics including engravings between the lugs, case back and movement for better input here.


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Old 31 August 2018, 11:18 PM   #4
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Terrible refinishing of that dial
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Old 31 August 2018, 11:26 PM   #5
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No crown guard. 5508? Beside the dial n bracelets which had been commented on, we need better pictures to provide more details.


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Old 31 August 2018, 11:44 PM   #6
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Thanks guys! I think I’m going to avoid this purchase.


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Old 1 September 2018, 03:55 AM   #7
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It looks very odd. What reference is it supposed to be? Serial number? Dial is very poorly refinished and it is just a mixmatch of parts. Nothing to buy unless it is extremely cheap and has a part or two you might need. Not really sure what that would be...
That kissing 4 Insert would bring a couple K alone.
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Old 1 September 2018, 04:47 AM   #8
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That kissing 4 Insert would bring a couple K alone.
For that very square 4? Hardly. It is a standard insert from the late 70’s.
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Old 1 September 2018, 05:13 AM   #9
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That kissing 4 Insert would bring a couple K alone.
x2 and the case could be worth something... Not sure how realistic finding a dial would be if you want to project it, bracelet wouldn't be too tough...
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Old 1 September 2018, 08:42 AM   #10
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The coronet on that dial made me laugh!
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Old 1 September 2018, 11:29 AM   #11
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In the first pic the 4 is not touching the 0, so it can’t be a kissing 4 insert. And yes the 4 looks too square also
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Old 2 September 2018, 07:52 AM   #12
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I would stay away from that one!
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Old 2 September 2018, 08:16 AM   #13
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I believe the coronet was painted on there by a 3 year old
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Old 2 September 2018, 08:35 AM   #14
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Old 2 September 2018, 09:43 AM   #15
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For that very square 4? Hardly. It is a standard insert from the late 70’s.
This.
Just the angle, the insert is a late 70s/early 80s.
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Old 2 September 2018, 11:23 AM   #16
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That kissing 4 Insert would bring a couple K alone.
Not a kissing 4. That’s anything but. It is many many years off.
That’s a mk4 $500 insert.
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Old 2 September 2018, 11:26 AM   #17
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Assuming that’s a real small crown case it should never have that insert and bezel on it. That dial is badly refinished. That bracelet never came on that watch.

I would avoid this watch, even if extremely “cheap”
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Old 3 September 2018, 03:54 PM   #18
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good move. In general, if you're not 100% sure, just walk away. subs aren't that uncommon to be passing a 'suspectful' looking piece.

I'm not sure what reference this is supposed to be, but given the depth rating, it should be an early sub, (and apart from what others have advised) the case profile is certainly incorrect for that.
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looks fake
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