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Swearengen · 1 April 2012, 09:16 PM

3.4m

RRP · 2 April 2012, 05:12 AM

Some amazing pictures on here! Is it me or did Rolex use a bigger font on the date wheel for this model? Every picture I have ever seen of red subs the date looks huge, but the cyclops is still 2.5x mag.

Swearengen · 2 April 2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RRP

Some amazing pictures on here! Is it me or did Rolex use a bigger font on the date wheel for this model? Every picture I have ever seen of red subs the date looks huge, but the cyclops is still 2.5x mag.

I think its because the crystal is so thick and hence the cyclops is a little higher up

bertberr · 2 April 2012, 05:23 AM

This is a very interesting thread, particularly with regard to serial no's and dial versions. I have a 3.088 Mk.V, as does Red1108NYC, yet there's also a 3.3m and 3.74m Mk.IV's...

Who knows...? Least of all Rolex I imagine.

s4dan · 2 April 2012, 05:46 AM

Discovered that Jeff's (RLX-lvr) red and mine are only 76 watches apart

- makes me wonder about the conditions that caused his dial to turn brown and why mine stayed black. DRSD.com says that the 2.2 to 2.3 serial # dials were the ones most likely to change.

Copied from DRSD.com:

The Brown Sub variant, as rare as it is beautiful, was most likely spawned from a manufacturing flaw. This makes it highly sought by collectors worldwide. I would consider a “Chocolate Sub” a grail watch! In my experience, Brown Dial Subs are only found in Meters First Mark II & Mark III dials and typically in case numbers in the 2.2M or 2.3M ranges. Brown dial subs are Ultra Rare because it is likely that only a small fraction of the dials turned brown and many if not most of those dials were probably destroyed or replaced during service.

tattooedfagin · 2 April 2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bertberr

This is a very interesting thread, particularly with regard to serial no's and dial versions. I have a 3.088 Mk.V, as does Red1108NYC, yet there's also a 3.3m and 3.74m Mk.IV's...

Who knows...? Least of all Rolex I imagine.

i've been told that when Rolex brought out the MkV they were unhappy with how the the red lettering appeared when applied directly onto the dial as opposed to red on white, they reverted back to the MkIV dials again until MkVI was issued

bertberr · 6 April 2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

i've been told that when Rolex brought out the MkV they were unhappy with how the the red lettering appeared when applied directly onto the dial as opposed to red on white, they reverted back to the MkIV dials again until MkVI was issued

Well, that would certainly explain it, thanks!

Yasargil · 15 July 2012, 05:07 AM

So, it means that mark V are the rarest of the feet first dials???

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

i've been told that when Rolex brought out the MkV they were unhappy with how the the red lettering appeared when applied directly onto the dial as opposed to red on white, they reverted back to the MkIV dials again until MkVI was issued

s4dan · 15 July 2012, 05:17 AM

Beautiful Mario

...and that insert is to die for

Yasargil · 15 July 2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by s4dan

Beautiful Mario

...and that insert is to die for

For my red I have four inserts, diferent colours for a special moment! ;-)

gasparantonio · 19 February 2019, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bertberr

This is a very interesting thread, particularly with regard to serial no's and dial versions. I have a 3.088 Mk.V, as does Red1108NYC, yet there's also a 3.3m and 3.74m Mk.IV's...

Who knows...? Least of all Rolex I imagine.

Exactly as you say, I have a 3.059 Mk V, so I don´t understand how can higher case serial numbers come with dials such as Mk IV?

gensiulia · 2 April 2012, 05:35 AM

nice post

BaltimoreBrian · 2 April 2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by s4dan

Discovered that Jeff's (RLX-lvr) red and mine are only 76 watches apart

- makes me wonder about the conditions that caused his dial to turn brown and why mine stayed black. DRSD.com says that the 2.2 to 2.3 serial # dials were the ones most likely to change.

Another reason why this thread is so cool!

RLX-lvr · 2 April 2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BaltimoreBrian

Another reason why this thread is so cool!

Sweet. ��

Yes very cool. Dan, I see your dial is starting to show some brown right where the hands mount on the dial, and over by the date opening.
So nice to see all these red subs. I know there's more, do please post them.

gutjam · 13 May 2012, 04:02 AM

Wow -some incredible watches here

Alerion · 12 March 2013, 01:37 AM

#3303

Purchased off Ebay, keeping excellent time I wear this daily.

Robert

john11f · 2 September 2013, 01:44 AM

alonmuga · 20 November 2013, 07:19 AM

320xx

Mike Wood · 29 April 2015, 11:35 PM

My latest addition... a 1969 metres first red Sub with natural brown dial. I'm in luuuurrrvvve...

1680 serial no. 2099***

Mike Wood

BaltimoreBrian · 30 April 2015, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Wood

My latest addition... a 1969 metres first red Sub with natural brown dial. I'm in luuuurrrvvve...

1680 serial no. 2099***

Mike Wood

the Good MIKE WOOD posting today, woohoo!!! What a pretty piece and thank you for sharing. On Instagram, hashtag this beauty, PLEASE! #RedSubClub

Robbyvm · 19 May 2015, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wood

My latest addition... a 1969 metres first red Sub with natural brown dial. I'm in luuuurrrvvve...

1680 serial no. 2099***

Mike Wood

Stunner mister Wood !

greekbum · 5 April 2012, 11:41 AM

My 1969 Meters 1st turning brown dial 2.29 Million Serial

Felix.H · 6 April 2012, 08:55 PM

3.3mill

BaltimoreBrian · 7 April 2012, 02:53 PM

Felix's and my 3.3mill are only 153 pieces apart in our serial #'s. His is 153 older ;-)

Felix.H · 8 April 2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BaltimoreBrian

Felix's and my 3.3mill are only 153 pieces apart in our serial #'s. His is 153 older ;-)

And yet thousands of miles apart when sold to the orig owner..

GlennW · 8 April 2012, 06:21 PM

2.69

Davvan · 9 April 2012, 06:28 AM

Mk 5 dial with # 3,695...

BaltimoreBrian · 11 April 2012, 05:52 AM

Davvan, beautiful patina and bezel on that Mark V

Jocke · 14 April 2012, 05:49 AM

Here we go with my 1680 serial 342XXXX.

Backcase says last quarter 1972.

And some pics of the watch.

AWS · 14 April 2012, 05:57 AM

Awsome pics Jocke!

2 April 2012, 05:46 AM	#5
s4dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Danny Location: Stirling Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 694	Discovered that Jeff's (RLX-lvr) red and mine are only 76 watches apart - makes me wonder about the conditions that caused his dial to turn brown and why mine stayed black. DRSD.com says that the 2.2 to 2.3 serial # dials were the ones most likely to change. Copied from DRSD.com: The Brown Sub variant, as rare as it is beautiful, was most likely spawned from a manufacturing flaw. This makes it highly sought by collectors worldwide. I would consider a “Chocolate Sub” a grail watch! In my experience, Brown Dial Subs are only found in Meters First Mark II & Mark III dials and typically in case numbers in the 2.2M or 2.3M ranges. Brown dial subs are Ultra Rare because it is likely that only a small fraction of the dials turned brown and many if not most of those dials were probably destroyed or replaced during service. __________________ I'm not a complete idiot...Some parts are missing! Dying is easy...It's living that's hard.

15 July 2012, 05:17 AM	#9
s4dan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Danny Location: Stirling Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 694	Beautiful Mario ...and that insert is to die for __________________ I'm not a complete idiot...Some parts are missing! Dying is easy...It's living that's hard.

12 March 2013, 01:37 AM	#16
Alerion "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Edmonton Watch: 71 Red Submariner Posts: 42	71 Red Sub #3303 Purchased off Ebay, keeping excellent time I wear this daily. Robert

2 September 2013, 01:44 AM	#17
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	double red

20 November 2013, 07:19 AM	#18
alonmuga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 3	Rolex 6200 320xx

2 April 2012, 05:12 AM	#2
RRP "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: United Kingdom Posts: 158	Some amazing pictures on here! Is it me or did Rolex use a bigger font on the date wheel for this model? Every picture I have ever seen of red subs the date looks huge, but the cyclops is still 2.5x mag.

2 April 2012, 05:23 AM	#4
bertberr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 233	This is a very interesting thread, particularly with regard to serial no's and dial versions. I have a 3.088 Mk.V, as does Red1108NYC, yet there's also a 3.3m and 3.74m Mk.IV's... Who knows...? Least of all Rolex I imagine.

2 April 2012, 05:35 AM	#12
gensiulia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Italy Posts: 250	nice post

13 May 2012, 04:02 AM	#15
gutjam Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: James Location: New York Watch: 14060M Posts: 29	Wow -some incredible watches here

29 April 2015, 11:35 PM	#19
Mike Wood "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Wood Location: Liverpool UK Watch: Listen & Learn! Posts: 609	My latest addition... a 1969 metres first red Sub with natural brown dial. I'm in luuuurrrvvve... 1680 serial no. 2099*** Mike Wood

5 April 2012, 11:41 AM	#22
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	My 1969 Meters 1st turning brown dial 2.29 Million Serial __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

6 April 2012, 08:55 PM	#23
Felix.H Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Felix Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolexes, APs, Pams Posts: 204	3.3mill

7 April 2012, 02:53 PM	#24
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,219	Felix's and my 3.3mill are only 153 pieces apart in our serial #'s. His is 153 older ;-)

8 April 2012, 06:21 PM	#26
GlennW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	2.69

9 April 2012, 06:28 AM	#27
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 725	Mk 5 dial with # 3,695... __________________ Mare Nostrum

11 April 2012, 05:52 AM	#28
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,219	Davvan, beautiful patina and bezel on that Mark V

14 April 2012, 05:49 AM	#29
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,518	Here we go with my 1680 serial 342XXXX. Backcase says last quarter 1972. And some pics of the watch. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

14 April 2012, 05:57 AM	#30
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Awsome pics Jocke!

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