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Joesig · 24 November 2007, 02:40 AM

I own a Rolex Submariner (red) that my wife purchased used back in 1986. I have had it serviced at the Rolex service center in Dallas a couple of years ago, they replaced the bracelet clasp and crystal due to the Cyclops eye being wore down. It keeps great time and I where it every day I even sleep with it on, that way I will never loose it, it is very special to me.

I am curious of the age of the watch, the numbers between the lugs on the 12 o’clock are 1680 and the numbers between the 6 o’clock lugs are 2503xxx. Would you know the approximate age and what should I insure the watch for. I have looked a few websites and found these watches range from ~$4K to $15K, I find this hard to believe since my wife purchased it for les than one thousand dollars back in 1986.

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 November 2007, 02:45 AM

Welcome to TRF!

The 1680 number is the reference (model) number for the Sub Date, and below you can find the year of manufacture of your 1680:

Serial numbers! CLICK!

So your watch is from 1969/70.

Value for insurance purposes would be around 10,000 - 12,000 US $, maybe even more if it is in good state and has its box and papers.

Alcan · 24 November 2007, 02:46 AM

That watch serial number dates to between 1968 and 1970 from this source.

http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html

SSD · 24 November 2007, 04:30 AM

WOW! What a great timepiece, a genuine classic that can go on just about forever! The stories those can tell... Got pics? Congrats!

gmt 16750 · 24 November 2007, 05:54 AM

Yep, I would agree around 1969-70 era for that one. If you have access to a trusted watchmaker with the correct tools - they should be able to pop off the caseback and tell you the date stamp inside (I'd recommend a pressure test afterwards if you use the watch as much as you seem to).
Lovely watch the 1680 Red and pics are called for now please!

- Neil.

frostie · 24 November 2007, 06:00 AM

any pics?

mike · 24 November 2007, 09:00 AM

I'm with Neil and Al on the date,

http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm

Congrats on a great watch! Please post a pic when you can. Love the REDS!!

smokerider · 25 November 2007, 08:35 AM

pics please

Wolfgang427 · 25 November 2007, 01:09 PM

I sure hope you have the original dial that came with it, thats where most of its value is.

Please show some pics, by the serial# it should be a RED-Sub.

f16570 · 25 November 2007, 11:15 PM

You've got us all gagging now.
PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES.

f

24 November 2007, 02:40 AM	#1
Joesig "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new orleans Posts: 4	Submariner I own a Rolex Submariner (red) that my wife purchased used back in 1986. I have had it serviced at the Rolex service center in Dallas a couple of years ago, they replaced the bracelet clasp and crystal due to the Cyclops eye being wore down. It keeps great time and I where it every day I even sleep with it on, that way I will never loose it, it is very special to me. I am curious of the age of the watch, the numbers between the lugs on the 12 o’clock are 1680 and the numbers between the 6 o’clock lugs are 2503xxx. Would you know the approximate age and what should I insure the watch for. I have looked a few websites and found these watches range from ~$4K to $15K, I find this hard to believe since my wife purchased it for les than one thousand dollars back in 1986.

24 November 2007, 02:45 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! The 1680 number is the reference (model) number for the Sub Date, and below you can find the year of manufacture of your 1680: Serial numbers! CLICK! So your watch is from 1969/70. Value for insurance purposes would be around 10,000 - 12,000 US $, maybe even more if it is in good state and has its box and papers. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 November 2007, 02:46 AM	#3
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	That watch serial number dates to between 1968 and 1970 from this source. http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

24 November 2007, 04:30 AM	#4
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	WOW! What a great timepiece, a genuine classic that can go on just about forever! The stories those can tell... Got pics? Congrats! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

24 November 2007, 05:54 AM	#5
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Yep, I would agree around 1969-70 era for that one. If you have access to a trusted watchmaker with the correct tools - they should be able to pop off the caseback and tell you the date stamp inside (I'd recommend a pressure test afterwards if you use the watch as much as you seem to). Lovely watch the 1680 Red and pics are called for now please! - Neil. __________________

24 November 2007, 06:00 AM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	any pics?

24 November 2007, 09:00 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'm with Neil and Al on the date, http://www.oysterworld.de/1/index.htm Congrats on a great watch! Please post a pic when you can. Love the REDS!!

25 November 2007, 08:35 AM	#8
smokerider Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 40	pics please

25 November 2007, 01:09 PM	#9
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	I sure hope you have the original dial that came with it, thats where most of its value is. Please show some pics, by the serial# it should be a RED-Sub.

25 November 2007, 11:15 PM	#10
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	You've got us all gagging now. PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES. f

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