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boring_sandwich · 7 September 2016, 05:02 AM

I just wondered what the general thoughts are on my Sub from the mid 80's, its been polished a few times at service and has a recent bracelet addition a few years back. Apart from that its all original as far as i know and the plots and hands are starting to very slightly turn light cream.

Forgot to mention I had the magnifier removed at the last service as you can see and the open 6 and 9's look lovely.

Franks07 · 7 September 2016, 09:59 AM

Beautiful watch!

Vlad · 7 September 2016, 12:46 PM

+1 Beautiful watch! What model is it? 16800 or 168000?

boring_sandwich · 8 September 2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Vlad

+1 Beautiful watch! What model is it? 16800 or 168000?

It's a 16800. When I purchased it I specifically wanted/looked for one with the WG surrounds, I know that the non WG are more desirable but for me the WG work better. The dial has also gone Matt although originally I'm sure it was more Glossy,

aekdb · 8 September 2016, 05:41 AM

Very sharp looking sub

sea-dweller · 9 September 2016, 01:03 AM

Looks great!

motoikkyu · 9 September 2016, 01:29 AM

I like it a lot and congratulate you!

Dr DRW · 9 September 2016, 01:01 PM

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boring_sandwich · 9 September 2016, 10:45 PM

Thanks

datejust24 · 9 September 2016, 11:21 PM

I love the no cyclops...looks badass ..well done

ratty · 11 September 2016, 02:50 AM

Very nice watch

Was it serviced by Rolex? I'm just curious if they would still remove a cyclops?

Thanks.

landroverking · 11 September 2016, 03:32 AM

Fine watch, I however wouldn't consider it vintage.

boring_sandwich · 11 September 2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

Fine watch, I however wouldn't consider it vintage.

I would not disagree, however it is getting there slowly. I remember I was going to purchase a Mercedes SL from 1987/8 in early 2000's, at the time is was cheap and not considered a classic, today it would be a classic and I imagine a lot more expensive. I think anything 35-40 years old and over is vintage.

boring_sandwich · 11 September 2016, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Very nice watch

Was it serviced by Rolex? I'm just curious if they would still remove a cyclops?

Thanks.

No the service was carried out by a Rolex Accredited watchmaker, although Rolex did say at the time when I enquired they would swap the crystal for a non clyclops one should I wish. I am not sure if this is still the case though.

drefrank · 11 September 2016, 08:53 PM

Very nice!

1William · 11 September 2016, 09:58 PM

Great watch.

Rebel · 11 September 2016, 10:10 PM

Sweet.

sfc rick · 11 September 2016, 10:19 PM

Lot's of love for the old watch.... Thanks for posting!

droptopman · 11 September 2016, 10:24 PM

Great looking watch.

9 September 2016, 01:03 AM	#6
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9 September 2016, 01:29 AM	#7
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11 September 2016, 10:24 PM	#19
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7 September 2016, 09:59 AM	#2
Franks07 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 729	Beautiful watch!

7 September 2016, 12:46 PM	#3
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	+1 Beautiful watch! What model is it? 16800 or 168000?

8 September 2016, 05:41 AM	#5
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Very sharp looking sub

9 September 2016, 11:21 PM	#10
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	I love the no cyclops...looks badass ..well done

11 September 2016, 02:50 AM	#11
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,652	Very nice watch Was it serviced by Rolex? I'm just curious if they would still remove a cyclops? Thanks.

11 September 2016, 03:32 AM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Fine watch, I however wouldn't consider it vintage.

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drefrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 914	Very nice!

11 September 2016, 09:58 PM	#16
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,302	Great watch.

11 September 2016, 10:19 PM	#18
sfc rick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rickey Higgins Location: Huntington, TX Watch: 1680 Sub in white Posts: 354	Lot's of love for the old watch.... Thanks for posting!

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