"Barn find": Unpolished Red Submariner

[Zoran]

Hi guys,

As you may have figured out from the title, I am exited to share my latest acquisition

This watch was handed down from the original owner to his son, but he didn't feel much for vintage watches and had it tucked away in a drawer the past few years.
Recently he decided to sell the watch, to purchase 2 newer watches. One for himself and one for his wife. And thus the watch ended up with me...

It's a 3.2 million serial 1680 with the Mark 5 dial.
No box or papers. Apparently not everybody in this world is obsessed with them after purchase

The watch was well worn by the original owner, and not pampered.
He NEVER had any works done to the watch, not even serviced. What you see is all original as it left the factory, with the exception of the bracelet, that he changed for a 93150 in 1981.
The insert has ceded very nice and I love the way it looks with the watch
Strangely enough, the watch is still running strong, although I will have a movement service done to it by my watchmaker.

Still contemplating if I should change the plexi to have a better view at that lovely matte dial.

I am very thrilled to have an unpolished Red Sub that has lived well and if it could talk would have a lot of stories to tell

Without further ado, a few pictures in its current condition.


Enjoy!