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Bladeshot · 10 June 2021, 09:52 AM

This happened today! Big thanks to Springer for connecting me with the Red Submariner I’ve always yearned for.

He got a collection in and I had a hard time picking from a 5513, DRSD and this. I’ve chased and missed several Red Subs over the last few years.

Mark 6 dial, Mark 3 insert, tritium hands. An honest one without any casework. I really wanted the dome without cyclops. He and Ralph made that happen, too.

Thanks to all of you who keep posting watch photos and enabling me.

JustinK · 10 June 2021, 10:57 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

swaini3 · 10 June 2021, 11:15 AM

Congrats. Enjoy.

springer · 10 June 2021, 11:37 AM

Enjoy your "Red" Grant - it definitely is one of the nicest original examples that I have come across in quite a while.

Styles Bitchley · 10 June 2021, 12:23 PM

Beauty!

BNA/LION · 10 June 2021, 01:56 PM

Lovely! Enjoy!

Dr.Smellody · 10 June 2021, 03:26 PM

Very, very nice!

vintagetudor · 10 June 2021, 07:10 PM

lovely example saw it on Johns insta....congrats

zapokee · 10 June 2021, 08:55 PM

Super work! That looks great.

I personally enjoy a cyclops with a date window, but each to his own.

Sglass · 10 June 2021, 09:17 PM

Amazing watch, wear it in good health!

Bladeshot · 10 June 2021, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinK

Very nice. Congrats!

Thank you, Justin!

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Originally Posted by swaini3

Congrats. Enjoy.

Thank you, Mo!

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Originally Posted by springer

Enjoy your "Red" Grant - it definitely is one of the nicest original examples that I have come across in quite a while.

Thank you very much, JP! It’s always wonderful to share this hobby with you.

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

Beauty!

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Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Lovely! Enjoy!

Thank you, Larry!

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Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Very, very nice!

Thank you!!

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Originally Posted by vintagetudor

lovely example saw it on Johns insta....congrats

Thank you. He takes some great photos!

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Super work! That looks great.

I personally enjoy a cyclops with a date window, but each to his own.

Thank you! The piece came with 2 other genuine Rolex crystals, with cyclops! So the option is there whenever the mood strikes.

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Originally Posted by Sglass

Amazing watch, wear it in good health!

Thank you!

watch-guy.com · 10 June 2021, 10:04 PM

Hello twin

Congrats on your acquisition

You will love it

Julian

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Jackie Daytona · 10 June 2021, 11:55 PM

Beautiful watch. Congrats!

swish77 · 11 June 2021, 12:01 AM

Great-looking example. Big congrats!

1675-David · 11 June 2021, 12:05 AM

Looking Good!!

cts · 11 June 2021, 12:43 AM

Beautiful!! Do these vintage models continue to keep good time?

Rolex....andPorsches · 11 June 2021, 09:32 AM

Gorgeous - congrats!

Bladeshot · 11 June 2021, 08:35 PM

QUOTE=watch-guy.com;11510114]Hello twin
Congrats on your acquisition
You will love it
Julian.
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Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Dontknow

Beautiful watch. Congrats!

Thank you very much!

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Originally Posted by swish77

Great-looking example. Big congrats!

Thank you. Aaron!

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

Looking Good!!

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Originally Posted by cts

Beautiful!! Do these vintage models continue to keep good time?

Thank you! Yes, they sure do. They easily do COSC.

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Originally Posted by Rolex....andPorsches

Gorgeous - congrats!

Thank you!

rushca01 · 11 June 2021, 08:38 PM

Nice looking! Silly question, why do so many of the older subs have the cyclops removed?

brandrea · 11 June 2021, 08:42 PM

That’s a beauty Grant, I’m happy for you

Enjoy it

RolexDave68 · 12 June 2021, 06:39 AM

Congratulations on an amazing piece and many happy years of enjoyment

Bladeshot · 12 June 2021, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rushca01

Nice looking! Silly question, why do so many of the older subs have the cyclops removed?

It’s a personal choice. The dome (plastic) crystal can be used rather than the (plastic) crystal which includes the cyclops. My eyesight is such that I can see the date wheel perfectly without a cyclops; but with a cyclops the date is blurry.

Plus, I think it looks awesome with the dome crystal and no cyclops. This one came with 2 extra crystals that have a cyclops, so I can change it back anytime, easily. We all have different opinions on the look, the correctness of a watch, etc.

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Originally Posted by brandrea

That’s a beauty Grant, I’m happy for you

Enjoy it

Thank you, Brian! I am pretty fortunate to enjoy these lovely watches! Your Panerai haunts me to this day (in a good way). I look once in a while and it keeps going up. Only one available… Such a beautiful watch. I just know I can’t pull it off, psychologically. Looks so good on you!

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Congratulations on an amazing piece and many happy years of enjoyment

Thank you, Dave! I’m just thrilled to be able to put it on.

GGGMT · 12 June 2021, 01:02 PM

it’s just sick

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Bladeshot · 12 June 2021, 01:36 PM

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it’s just sick

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Springer helped hook me up!

GGGMT · 12 June 2021, 01:40 PM

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Springer helped hook me up!

I just saw that on the vintage section. Unreal. Hugely

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gtnator · 12 June 2021, 02:05 PM

Beautiful, congrats. I hope to get one one day too. It’s just tough to know where to start, with all the mods and fakes out there.

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Bladeshot · 12 June 2021, 02:08 PM

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Beautiful, congrats. I hope to get one one day too. It’s just tough to know where to start, with all the mods and fakes out there.

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Yes, I understand the concern! I wanted to buy from a trusted seller with a lot of experience in vintage.

L.K Johnson · 12 June 2021, 02:08 PM

Great pick! The best sport Rolex out there. The lovely 1680!!

Sherbie · 12 June 2021, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gtnator

Beautiful, congrats. I hope to get one one day too. It’s just tough to know where to start, with all the mods and fakes out there.

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With these high value watches, i think the key is to hook up with a real trusted pro ( like the OP did with JP) or with one of the trusted vintage rolex dealers out there. I guess we all have our favourites

As you say, there is too much money at stake now to go blundering off on ones own if you dont have the encyclopaedic knowledge required

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zapokee · 12 June 2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Yes, I understand the concern! I wanted to buy from a trusted seller with a lot of experience in vintage.

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Originally Posted by Sherbie

With these high value watches, i think the key is to hook up with a real trusted pro ( like the OP did with JP) or with one of the trusted vintage rolex dealers out there. I guess we all have our favourites

As you say, there is too much money at stake now to go blundering off on ones own if you dont have the encyclopaedic knowledge required

Very much agree. If you're not a leading expert in the (mine)field, pay the premium for somebody who is. Gotta pay to play.

10 June 2021, 09:52 AM	#1
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,718	Incoming 1680 Red This happened today! Big thanks to Springer for connecting me with the Red Submariner I’ve always yearned for. He got a collection in and I had a hard time picking from a 5513, DRSD and this. I’ve chased and missed several Red Subs over the last few years. Mark 6 dial, Mark 3 insert, tritium hands. An honest one without any casework. I really wanted the dome without cyclops. He and Ralph made that happen, too. Thanks to all of you who keep posting watch photos and enabling me. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

10 June 2021, 01:56 PM	#6
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Lovely! Enjoy! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

10 June 2021, 09:17 PM	#10
Sglass 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NYC Watch: The throne Posts: 296	Amazing watch, wear it in good health! __________________ Red Sub - 116500LN - 126710BLRO - PP5065J - PP3800 — PP2420J— 79030B — 15200 IG: CrosbyStreetVintage

10 June 2021, 11:55 PM	#13
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,825	Beautiful watch. Congrats! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

10 June 2021, 10:57 AM	#2
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,054	Very nice. Congrats!

10 June 2021, 11:15 AM	#3
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,432	Congrats. Enjoy.

10 June 2021, 12:23 PM	#5
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	Beauty!

10 June 2021, 03:26 PM	#7
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	Very, very nice!

10 June 2021, 07:10 PM	#8
vintagetudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: united kingdom Posts: 123	lovely example saw it on Johns insta....congrats

10 June 2021, 08:55 PM	#9
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Super work! That looks great. I personally enjoy a cyclops with a date window, but each to his own.

10 June 2021, 10:04 PM	#12
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	Hello twin Congrats on your acquisition You will love it Julian Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 June 2021, 12:01 AM	#14
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,793	Great-looking example. Big congrats!

11 June 2021, 12:05 AM	#15
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,015	Looking Good!!

11 June 2021, 12:43 AM	#16
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 887	Beautiful!! Do these vintage models continue to keep good time?

11 June 2021, 09:32 AM	#17
Rolex....andPorsches Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 42	Gorgeous - congrats!

11 June 2021, 08:38 PM	#19
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,741	Nice looking! Silly question, why do so many of the older subs have the cyclops removed?

11 June 2021, 08:42 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,719	That’s a beauty Grant, I’m happy for you Enjoy it

12 June 2021, 06:39 AM	#21
RolexDave68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: Here and There Watch: 116613LN Posts: 2,564	Congratulations on an amazing piece and many happy years of enjoyment

12 June 2021, 01:02 PM	#23
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,064	it’s just sick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 02:05 PM	#26
gtnator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,064	Beautiful, congrats. I hope to get one one day too. It’s just tough to know where to start, with all the mods and fakes out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 02:08 PM	#28
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	Great pick! The best sport Rolex out there. The lovely 1680!!

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