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Old 21 November 2016, 01:49 PM   #1
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1973 Rolex 1680 Red thoughts

Greetings Fam,

What are your thoughts on this dial?



Seems gilt text.... and tropic...
Legit?

Can't recall seeing one like this. Looking at it in person tomorrow afternoon.

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Old 21 November 2016, 03:08 PM   #2
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I would spend some time at doubleredseadweller.com and check the red Sub section. A Very helpful web site.
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Old 21 November 2016, 09:37 PM   #3
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MK 5 dial and the bezel insert is likely a service replacement.

The dial is printed in standard white ink, not gilt.

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Old 21 November 2016, 10:12 PM   #4
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Thank you both! Great info!
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Old 22 November 2016, 03:35 PM   #5
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Does the R in Rolex look correct for Mark V?

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Old 22 November 2016, 03:59 PM   #6
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Your dial is not a Mark IV, V or IV !!! These were the feet first dials.

You might want to study the font alignments at DRSD.com again. When done, I think you'll come to the conclusion that I did.
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Old 22 November 2016, 04:44 PM   #7
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print looks really yellow... odd... maybe just the photo
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Old 22 November 2016, 09:27 PM   #8
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Passed on it.

Springer, came to the same conclusion as you. Not a mark anything for that matter. Appreciate the feedback!
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Old 23 November 2016, 01:29 AM   #9
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If there's a glimmer of a doubt on authenticity, you should always pass.

This one's an easy pass.
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Old 23 November 2016, 01:59 AM   #10
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Your dial is not a Mark IV, V or IV !!! These were the feet first dials.

You might want to study the font alignments at DRSD.com again. When done, I think you'll come to the conclusion that I did.
EDIT: Should read ....Your dial is not a Mark IV, V or VI !!! These were the only feet first dials.

You might want to study the font alignments at DRSD.com again. When done, I think you'll come to the conclusion that I did.

NOTE - Dial is refinished.
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Old 23 November 2016, 03:10 AM   #11
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That's a very wonky ROLEX logo...
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Old 23 November 2016, 10:56 AM   #12
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Dial has never seen the inside of a Rolex factory....
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Old 23 November 2016, 04:48 PM   #13
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Old 23 November 2016, 09:52 PM   #14
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OUCH!

You should post where this is for sale to alert others..
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Old 24 November 2016, 10:33 PM   #15
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It was on eBay from a company called Sarasota watch company. Saw it in person at the actual brick and motor. When I called to tell him About the dial, he said he sold it to a dealer. It was a "full set" w punched chronometer papers. Hope no one here buys it.
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