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Dsmith1974 · 20 October 2018, 03:56 AM

I thought maxi dials were only to be found on the 16610 LV and six digit refs..

But I was window shopping at a vintage Rolex shop today and was surprised to see no shortage of maxi dial subs from the early 80s.

Confused now?

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droptopman · 20 October 2018, 04:10 AM

Some matte maxi dials from 80 ish to 83/84. Pre gold surround dials. Some of my favorite Subs come from that era. Somewhat the end of a 30 year run of basically the same watch.

rolexpatek363 · 20 October 2018, 04:26 AM

The Maxi dial appellation began with the no-date subs around 1978.

http://www.drsd.com/watch-info/subs-...maxi-dial.html

ian.thomas · 20 October 2018, 04:35 AM

How about all those Stella DDs! Nice.

Any more pics of the top two rows??

Dsmith1974 · 20 October 2018, 05:01 AM

Oh right, was thinking maxi dial was a newish thing for six digits or the LV but it’s actually a throw back to late 4 digits..

I wonder why they parked the maxi dials when the five digits came out?

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Dsmith1974 · 20 October 2018, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ian.thomas

How about all those Stella DDs! Nice.

Any more pics of the top two rows??

Sorry no, I only dared to take the one shot as I was worried they may have thought I was up to some arbitrage shenanigans.

You can see the full collection here though. It’s pretty impressive.

http://www.vintagewatchcompany.com

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Dsmith1974 · 20 October 2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Some matte maxi dials from 80 ish to 83/84. Pre gold surround dials. Some of my favorite Subs come from that era. Somewhat the end of a 30 year run of basically the same watch.

Oh yeah, no surround! I’ve not closely looked at a four digit before. Thanks.

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rolexpatek363 · 20 October 2018, 05:12 AM

Insane prices.

Dsmith1974 · 20 October 2018, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

Insane prices.

Yes. Partly why haven’t looked too closely! Haha.

Would like to see them do a new sub with thinner lugs and a nice plexiglass crystal. That would be on my wish-list.

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Dsmith1974 · 20 October 2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

The Maxi dial appellation began with the no-date subs around 1978.

http://www.drsd.com/watch-info/subs-...maxi-dial.html

Great article thanks! The hour hand on those Royal Navy MilSubs remind me a bit of the hour hand on the Grand Seiko Divers. Or rather the GS divers hour hand appears to be a mix of RN MilSub and Mercedes.

I wonder how much the RN subs go for..

https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/professionaldivers/

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Speed · 20 October 2018, 07:11 AM

Love the maxi dials!

rootbeer7 · 20 October 2018, 05:33 PM

You should have popped in. They’re really friendly

Busyboy · 20 October 2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

You should have popped in. They’re really friendly

And about £2000 to £5000 over priced

rootbeer7 · 21 October 2018, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Busyboy

And about £2000 to £5000 over priced

Not even a cuddle whilst being pillaged

1665fan · 21 October 2018, 04:12 AM

The maxi sub from 1981 has a long five insert, I thought were for earlier 60s-70s watches. Does anybody have a guess when the long fives where made from rolex

CPRWATCH · 21 October 2018, 04:14 AM

Maxi dial , 5 digit old style .

tavv160 · 21 October 2018, 07:18 PM

They have a fantastic collection, too bad that is all that can be said about these guys. Prices and friendliness are terrible.

20 October 2018, 03:56 AM	#1
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Vintage Maxi Dials?? I thought maxi dials were only to be found on the 16610 LV and six digit refs.. But I was window shopping at a vintage Rolex shop today and was surprised to see no shortage of maxi dial subs from the early 80s. Confused now? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2018, 04:10 AM	#2
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Some matte maxi dials from 80 ish to 83/84. Pre gold surround dials. Some of my favorite Subs come from that era. Somewhat the end of a 30 year run of basically the same watch. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

20 October 2018, 04:35 AM	#4
ian.thomas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,365	How about all those Stella DDs! Nice. Any more pics of the top two rows?? __________________ You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.

20 October 2018, 05:33 PM	#12
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	You should have popped in. They’re really friendly __________________ @imrootbeer7

21 October 2018, 04:14 AM	#16
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	Maxi dial , 5 digit old style . Attached Images

20 October 2018, 04:26 AM	#3
rolexpatek363 Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: up a hill Posts: 1,979	The Maxi dial appellation began with the no-date subs around 1978. http://www.drsd.com/watch-info/subs-...maxi-dial.html

20 October 2018, 05:01 AM	#5
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Oh right, was thinking maxi dial was a newish thing for six digits or the LV but it’s actually a throw back to late 4 digits.. I wonder why they parked the maxi dials when the five digits came out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2018, 05:12 AM	#8
rolexpatek363 Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: up a hill Posts: 1,979	Insane prices.

20 October 2018, 07:11 AM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Love the maxi dials!

21 October 2018, 04:12 AM	#15
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	The maxi sub from 1981 has a long five insert, I thought were for earlier 60s-70s watches. Does anybody have a guess when the long fives where made from rolex

21 October 2018, 07:18 PM	#17
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	They have a fantastic collection, too bad that is all that can be said about these guys. Prices and friendliness are terrible. __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

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