Rolex 1680 Red Mk1

[AndreaC]

Hi Guys, here are some pictures of my 1680 Red Meter First. (2.1xxxxx)






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[RRKnight]

Wow she's a beauty!

[AndreaC]

thanks


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[SubKing]

Looks like a well used sub. case is polished, missing hash mark paint, missing lume at 2. wrong bracelet, damaged hands. Sub has seen better days.

To answer your question, I don't think you would be making a mistake by selling. You can do better. Unless of course this watch has sentimental value?

[AndreaC]

It has his original bracelet, 7206 / 80 , asked to rolex they said me that the first mk1 had the 7206..


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[SubKing]

Originally Posted by AndreaC

It has his original bracelet, 7206 / 80 , asked to rolex they said me that the first mk1 had the 7206..


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I have heard that some of the very very early red subs came with 7206 bracelets, you are correct. But I think most collectors want a 9315 bracelet with correct clasp date.

Can you tell me the first 3 numbers of your watches serial number and the date on the bracelet clasp?

It's also hard to say for sure because bracelets were produced at different times than watch heads. But there is an idea of what is most commonly seen and accepted among collectors

[roh123]

Depending on year and region and what was in stock they could come on a US C-I rivet, Swiss 7206/6636 rivet or a folded 9315. No one would have issues with either band in the late 60’s.

[AndreaC]

Mine is a 215xxxx Sub, clasp 3/69, rear of the watch 69


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[AndreaC]

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[JonB]

What are prices running these days? I have two Reds, owned since new, both MKIIs, I think. One with Twinlock crown, the other with a Triplock. I see prices on eBay and wonder if they're for real.

[AndreaC]

Mine has the old twin lock.. price? 20/25/30/35 from what I’m understanding for a full set you can ask what you want.



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[SubKing]

Originally Posted by AndreaC

Mine has the old twin lock.. price? 20/25/30/35 from what I’m understanding for a full set you can ask what you want.



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69 is the last year rolex produced the 7206, so yes that bracelet would be correct if it is original to the watch. Rare format for sure

[AndreaC]

thanks for the info! :)


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[SubKing]

Originally Posted by roh123

Depending on year and region and what was in stock they could come on a US C-I rivet, Swiss 7206/6636 rivet or a folded 9315. No one would have issues with either band in the late 60’s.

I wouldn’t say “no one would have an issue” Personally I would want mine to be on a 9315 but that’s just me. Tasters choice

[scooba]

I have a MK1 originally sold in NYC US its 218xxxx 1.69 the clasp is 2.70 9315+280s, mine still has twin lock and service insert but mine is a full set and I gave $22,500 four years ago.

HTH

[AndreaC]

Originally Posted by scooba

I have a MK1 originally sold in NYC US its 218xxxx 1.69 the clasp is 2.70 9315+280s, mine still has twin lock and service insert but mine is a full set and I gave $22,500 four years ago.

HTH

nice!


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[saskmh]

Awesome looking watch. I love the rivet bracelet on those early ones. I would take the rivets on an early sub over 9315 any day. Looks great to me.

[saskmh]

Originally Posted by SubKing

Looks like a well used sub. case is polished, missing hash mark paint, missing lume at 2. wrong bracelet, damaged hands. Sub has seen better days.

To answer your question, I don't think you would be making a mistake by selling. You can do better. Unless of course this watch has sentimental value?

I think you're being overly hard on the watch. It looks like a great original condition piece. A slight polish over its history is fine. Finding a truly unpolished watch of that age is near impossible.

If you are one of those guys who wants a completely mint original untouched example...that's going to bring a huge price tag. This one looks like a great example to me.

[AndreaC]

I think that is very rare to find a 215xxxx serial never touched..only polished with all his natural wear after 50 years.. I prefer it instead of a watch with a restored dial..ecc ecc.



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[1William]

Very nice.

[Wahlberg]

Great pic!

Which car, some sort of AMG?

[AndreaC]

yeah .. a little A 45


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[SubKing]

Originally Posted by saskmh

I think you're being overly hard on the watch. It looks like a great original condition piece. A slight polish over its history is fine. Finding a truly unpolished watch of that age is near impossible.

If you are one of those guys who wants a completely mint original untouched example...that's going to bring a huge price tag. This one looks like a great example to me.

I'm not one of those guys that expects every piece to be unpolished and perfect. But it's not impossible to find unpolished pieces from time to time either. May come with a nice price tag however. I have tolerances with what I will and will not accept on a piece I will personally buy. Everyone's tolerances are different.

Otherwise I want OP to feel good about his piece if he loves it. But if he is having doubts and seeking advice, I am here to give my best evaluation.
Some don't have a problem with a rivet, some want a 9315, tasters choice. However I like the more common formats that's all.

I believe also the insert should be a long 5 for a piece this early esp if it's sporting a 69 rivet. Just food for thought.

Wasn't trying to be hard on the OP or his piece. He also sent me a PM looking for advise as well.

However, his original post has been changed and edited. OP's original response said he was thinking of selling his watch and seeking advice on the piece itself. It was last edited by a Mod. Not sure why, so I can see how now my response may look harsh and unwelcome at this point.

[fredved]

Dream watch

[michael23]

I'm not expert but that looks like a very nice watch. It's also Meters First which is amazing.