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DadsSubm · 12 March 2017, 01:28 PM

This is my Dad's 1972 Sub. Just thought I would share

nick c · 12 March 2017, 01:39 PM

Welcome to TRF I was thinking 1972 should be T25 not Swiss?

mtgjr · 12 March 2017, 01:41 PM

Service dial?

DadsSubm · 12 March 2017, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Service dial?

Yes I'm sure at one time the dial was switched during a service, however this was has been in it since I have known it

statsman · 12 March 2017, 01:57 PM

That's pretty damned terrific.

subtona · 12 March 2017, 02:01 PM

Very nice

DadsSubm · 12 March 2017, 02:13 PM

Another

Hairdude1 · 12 March 2017, 03:47 PM

Very nice

milov · 12 March 2017, 05:40 PM

Nice Watch. This is my Dad's 72' Explorer II

DadsSubm · 12 March 2017, 05:41 PM

are these older models sometimes hard to start? It was in the drawer for awhile I wore it for about a half hour then it was dead. Wouldnt start until I gave it a few good shakes. Then I wound it up and its been good so far

DadsSubm · 12 March 2017, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milov

Nice Watch. This is my Dad's 72' Explorer II

Wow my dream watch

milov · 12 March 2017, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsSubm

are these older models sometimes hard to start? It was in the drawer for awhile I wore it for about a half hour then it was dead. Wouldnt start until I gave it a few good shakes. Then I wound it up and its been good so far

Have you tried winding the crown about 40 times before wearing it? (not every time you wear it, only if it has completely wound down).

DadsSubm · 12 March 2017, 07:28 PM

While searching the forum I noticed this same model also does not have the T swiss dial either, looks just like mine. Did Rolex switch these out during service or what ? And what year would it have been serviced to get this dial.
Here is the borrowed picture
Looks just like mine

1William · 12 March 2017, 10:47 PM

Nice watch.

KNY · 12 March 2017, 11:45 PM

Very nice watch! I could be wrong, but wouldn't a 1972 1680 Sub be originally equipped with a red T<25 dial? It would make perfect sense if a Swiss only dial were added at service and that would be my assumption. I have heard of some white subs from this era but I'll wait for the trie vintage experts to chime in. Regardless, that watch is certainly something special OP, very nice indeed.

DadsSubm · 13 March 2017, 01:10 AM

Ok again when I took it off for bed it stopped and I had to give it a little shake and it started again . I went ahead and wound it again this time I'm facing it on its side instead of face up

stevedssd · 13 March 2017, 02:37 AM

Nice watch, just to confirm that it has a luminova service dial and hands and if 1972 would have had a red dial originally

DadsSubm · 13 March 2017, 05:52 AM

My dad has Confirmed when he bought it new it did have the red sub dial. He also gave me the watch today .

DadsSubm · 13 March 2017, 05:54 AM

Layed the watch faceup last night and it was dead this morning. Wound it and layed it on its side and still ...... After being dead had to give it a little shake

stevedssd · 13 March 2017, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsSubm

My dad has Confirmed when he bought it new it did have the red sub dial. He also gave me the watch today .

Congratulations on being the new owner and keeping it and it's memories in the family

dominic.warren · 13 March 2017, 06:35 AM

nice congrats

strafer_kid · 13 March 2017, 08:49 AM

Very nice indeed!

sea-dweller · 14 March 2017, 01:41 AM

Very nice!

springer · 14 March 2017, 02:28 AM

If the watch keeps stopping and starting after a thorough winding, it's probably time for a service. Have a reputable watchmaker check it out.

DadsSubm · 14 March 2017, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

If the watch keeps stopping and starting after a thorough winding, it's probably time for a service. Have a reputable watchmaker check it out.

She seems to be all good now after a full day of wearing

Keeping perfect time

DadsSubm · 14 March 2017, 08:32 AM

Some more shots

descartes · 14 March 2017, 10:05 AM

Great watch. Congrats! Would be extra cool to have a red service dial inserted. I wonder if You could get RSC to do that.

jban5 · 14 March 2017, 03:47 PM

If I had my dads watch I would never look back. I wouldn't care if the dial was replaced, if it was polished out, if the twinlock was replaced with a triplock or any other official Rolex change.

Congrats on having it passed on to you. I hope you get to do the same.

DadsSubm · 14 March 2017, 03:54 PM

Yes keeping it as is
even though is has no safety clasp just a regular one

U5512 · 14 March 2017, 04:37 PM

Great watches gentlemen....and great dads too!!!

12 March 2017, 02:01 PM	#6
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13 March 2017, 05:54 AM	#19
DadsSubm Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 61	Layed the watch faceup last night and it was dead this morning. Wound it and layed it on its side and still ...... After being dead had to give it a little shake Last edited by Tools; 14 March 2017 at 05:02 AM..

14 March 2017, 01:41 AM	#23
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14 March 2017, 02:28 AM	#24
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,197	If the watch keeps stopping and starting after a thorough winding, it's probably time for a service. Have a reputable watchmaker check it out. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

12 March 2017, 01:39 PM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Welcome to TRF I was thinking 1972 should be T25 not Swiss?

12 March 2017, 01:41 PM	#3
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Service dial?

12 March 2017, 01:57 PM	#5
statsman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394	That's pretty damned terrific.

12 March 2017, 05:41 PM	#10
DadsSubm Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 61	are these older models sometimes hard to start? It was in the drawer for awhile I wore it for about a half hour then it was dead. Wouldnt start until I gave it a few good shakes. Then I wound it up and its been good so far

12 March 2017, 10:47 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Nice watch.

12 March 2017, 11:45 PM	#15
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	Very nice watch! I could be wrong, but wouldn't a 1972 1680 Sub be originally equipped with a red T<25 dial? It would make perfect sense if a Swiss only dial were added at service and that would be my assumption. I have heard of some white subs from this era but I'll wait for the trie vintage experts to chime in. Regardless, that watch is certainly something special OP, very nice indeed.

13 March 2017, 01:10 AM	#16
DadsSubm Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 61	Ok again when I took it off for bed it stopped and I had to give it a little shake and it started again . I went ahead and wound it again this time I'm facing it on its side instead of face up

13 March 2017, 02:37 AM	#17
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	Nice watch, just to confirm that it has a luminova service dial and hands and if 1972 would have had a red dial originally

13 March 2017, 05:52 AM	#18
DadsSubm Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 61	My dad has Confirmed when he bought it new it did have the red sub dial. He also gave me the watch today .

13 March 2017, 06:35 AM	#21
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	nice congrats

13 March 2017, 08:49 AM	#22
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Very nice indeed!

14 March 2017, 10:05 AM	#27
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	Great watch. Congrats! Would be extra cool to have a red service dial inserted. I wonder if You could get RSC to do that. __________________ I have a weakness for Travel Watches, Platinum, Vintage Rolex and 1960s Divers

14 March 2017, 03:47 PM	#28
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	If I had my dads watch I would never look back. I wouldn't care if the dial was replaced, if it was polished out, if the twinlock was replaced with a triplock or any other official Rolex change. Congrats on having it passed on to you. I hope you get to do the same.

14 March 2017, 03:54 PM	#29
DadsSubm Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 61	Yes keeping it as is even though is has no safety clasp just a regular one

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