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5 November 2014, 01:34 AM | #1 |
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Tudor Sub
Ok Guys I have been on the forum reading posts for a while but I think this is my first post ever. I found a guy on facebook that has what appears to be a vintage Tudor Sub and want some advice/opinions. According to the seller the watch currently works but I have not seen it in person yet. I will be meeting him later this afternoon to take a closer look. I only have a couple of pics he texted me for your first look opinion. Any feedback is appreciated!!
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5 November 2014, 01:36 AM | #2 |
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You'll need more than that. Looks like a 9315 bracelet with the 380 endlinks. Ideally cracking the case open will show you the movement. The beveling around the crown look legit.
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5 November 2014, 01:37 AM | #3 |
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I am trying to add the other pictures now.
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5 November 2014, 01:38 AM | #4 |
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5 November 2014, 01:39 AM | #5 |
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5 November 2014, 03:11 AM | #6 |
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Might be fine but very rough and in need of restore - really need better photos.
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5 November 2014, 03:49 AM | #7 |
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I will meet with the guy this afternoon and look at the watch. I will post better photos when I have hands on the watch. Are there specific things to look for that will clue me into it not being authentic?
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5 November 2014, 03:54 AM | #8 |
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It looks genuine to me, but the pictures are abysmal - shame the fingers are in focus but the watch isn't... From the one reasonable photo it looks good. Best of luck.
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5 November 2014, 05:22 AM | #9 |
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Can yall see all three pics or just two pics?
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5 November 2014, 05:37 AM | #10 |
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5 November 2014, 05:53 AM | #11 |
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Ok. Just making sure. The second pic is the more important of the pics.
Someone in another thread seems to think it is a mini? Any thought there? I believe it is regular size. |
5 November 2014, 06:13 AM | #12 |
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If its a mini, it would say so on the dial and the hands are should be rectangular for snowflake dial.
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5 November 2014, 06:22 AM | #13 |
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From the one good pic it looks pretty good, case looks strong.
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5 November 2014, 06:38 AM | #14 |
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looks like a standard 40mm case to me - not 'mini' proportions
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5 November 2014, 06:51 AM | #15 |
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I am waiting to meet the guy now at a jeweler to get a better look. What should something in this shape be worth? $1500 too much?
I will post better pictures if I buy the watch. |
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There was a "mid size" version too but the hands are different (like the mini sub). And I believe no crown guards on the midsize either. My vote is that it's full size.
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5 November 2014, 07:20 AM | #17 |
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5 November 2014, 08:19 AM | #18 |
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Well I am the proud owner of a Tudor Submariner. I will post pics later this evening. I will not say what I paid because you guys would want to throw me in jail for stealing! Thanks for all the info and I will be posting more asking for opinions on "restoring" the watch and look forward to wearing it daily!
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5 November 2014, 12:29 PM | #19 |
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It is going ** need some work based on the poor pho**s - so it wasn't a steal
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5 November 2014, 12:30 PM | #20 |
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Probably needs a service.
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5 November 2014, 12:39 PM | #21 |
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Congratulations. I'd call that a deal.
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5 November 2014, 12:50 PM | #22 |
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it needs a service and a new crystal. Figuring about $1200 **tal with that plus what I paid for it. I will take that anyday!! And yes I do consider that a steal considering what I paid plus the face and bezel are blue which I think is really cool. I am working on cleaning the watch now then will post pictures later on.
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5 November 2014, 12:57 PM | #23 |
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i say once the crystal get its polish the whole thing will brighten up.
I **o suggest ** take it ** a watchmaker right away ** get the movement serviced but wouldn't get the case polished because the lugs looks perfectly fat and sexy. |
5 November 2014, 01:51 PM | #24 |
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Side view
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5 November 2014, 01:53 PM | #25 |
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5 November 2014, 01:56 PM | #26 |
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Watch cleaned slightly with 10 year old jewelry cleaner of my wife's.
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5 November 2014, 01:59 PM | #27 |
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The watch is in great condition minus the crystal. I am going to take it to a local watch maker tomorrow and see what he can do with the crystal. I set the time when I picked it up and it is still spot on with my iPhone world clock. that was several hours ago now.
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5 November 2014, 01:59 PM | #28 |
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Awesome score! I am profoundly envious.
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5 November 2014, 02:01 PM | #29 |
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Band is too small.
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5 November 2014, 02:07 PM | #30 |
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Ok. Now for opinions on what next!! What would you do as a collector/purest/wearer of a vintage time piece? What is the first move on this? I am skeptical to send back to RSC as I want the vintage look/parts to stay. Would you just get a new crystal, Service, and Band from a local authorized Rolex Watchmaker or what would you do? I plan on wearing this gem most everyday and enjoying it. I did find out that the serial number matches my Birthyear! Open for suggestions!!
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