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9 March 2023, 06:34 PM | #1 |
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1680 red writing doubt
Hi to all. I’m in search of The correct Red Writing dial for my 1680.
I don’t know what is The correct Mark: MK4 or MK5? I talk about a 2,8M serial number. My 1680 has a MK1 white, from around 1978. Thanks in advance! |
9 March 2023, 07:19 PM | #2 |
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Read this:
https://italianwatchspotter.com/role...0-red/?lang=en It'll give you the rough years of the different dials. If your 1680 is from 1978 - its too late to be a red submariner. |
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The site below breaks the dials down by Serial, so your assumption Mk4 or 5 is about right. . https://www.watchprosite.com/?page=w...211&pi=4075146 |
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No, my sub is 2,8M serial number. About 1972/73.
I have a wrong dials MK1 white, from 1978. Quote:
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Tanks a lot! Do you think is difficult to find in market?
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Depending on condition, $10k +
If you can find it.. |
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The dail is a big part of the value of a red 1680, so sounds about right
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Great! But i think little expensive
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That's not a MK 1 white dial btw. And I am not sure how you could date it to 1978 unless you have service paperwork indicating it was changed then. It's generally not possible to date white 1680's by dial type.
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What do you think about this MK5 deal?
For me is not good. I also attach below the comparison with the original dial (on the right). Thanks in advance. |
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I agree because a ‘72 1680 that goes in for servicing at RSC in ‘78 or later, and owner needs/wants a dial replacement, will get the current Mk. dial. It is still authentic - just not 100% original. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Maybe a red service dial? |
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Definitely in the 10-15k range. Most of the loose red sub dials that I have seen come up have some flaws.
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there are several threads on TRF regarding the Luminova Red Submariner Service dials that are still available but only through Rolex Geneva. Sounds like there are a few hoops to jump through and you would have to contact Rolex Geneva directly. Most likely, they would require a full service on the watch. Here is one such thread. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=584477
Certainly the cost is a little better and the results are quite nice IMHO. The benefit being working lume and all Rolex parts. |
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1680 red writing doubt
They were $5k…..in 2014. And maybe it’s just the picture, but are those hands original to the watch? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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£8-10,000 is right I’d say for a red….whites can be bought quite cheaply though if you look about - I bought two…one for £1200 and one for £1100 a year or so ago. £2500-3000 being what clued-up dealers ask. I’d keep it as for now tbh . BTW funny thing about dials is they do occasionally surface cheaply as a seller might have replaced a slightly discoloured or heavily patinated dial (when they were not so lusted after), years ago via an independent watchmaker, lobbed it in a draw/or the box and forgotten about it and then found it, and in their mind it’s just surplus to requirements…. I picked up a gilt (not perfect, but fine) 6542 dial on eBay for £2750 in just that scenario (when dealers would have asked £12-15k or so for one in that condition)…..so don’t give up looking for a cheaper one esp. if you are content with a bit of discolouration/uneven patina/dial rub. I personally wouldn’t enter into a £10k project though it’s not financially worth it and the mk2 service looks fine.
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