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vermyapre · 26 January 2017, 11:47 PM

Was offered a red sub mark 4.
Serial number 2.25M, caseback 70.

From what I understand, 2.25M should have a meters first dial?

Comments pls

swish77 · 27 January 2017, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vermyapre

Was offered a red sub mark 4.
Serial number 2.25M, caseback 70.

From what I understand, 2.25M should have a meters first dial?

Comments pls

Close to the move to feet-first dials, which you can definitely see at 2.4 mil. numbers. Not sure anyone knows 100 precent when the serial numbers get that close. It's a cross-over period. Can you post photos?

roh123 · 27 January 2017, 12:19 AM

It's def a watch which would always be questioned. Even if correct most people would expect a meters first dial at that serial.

vermyapre · 27 January 2017, 12:29 AM

Here they are.

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Originally Posted by swish77

Close to the move to feet-first dials, which you can definitely see at 2.4 mil. numbers. Not sure anyone knows 100 precent when the serial numbers get that close. It's a cross-over period. Can you post photos?

TimeToGo · 27 January 2017, 02:23 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

If it sings to you and at the right price...buy and enjoy!

springer · 27 January 2017, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Welcome to the Forum!

If it sings to you and at the right price...buy and enjoy!

X2. The only thing I would add is that the serial number of the watch indicates it is well within range for a meters first dial. Good luck.

swish77 · 27 January 2017, 08:41 AM

For what it's worth, there are confirmed 2.3 mil. feet-first dials over on the dial archive on VRF. But I agree with the above, that it would most likely always be a question mark about whether the dial was original to the case.

subx · 27 January 2017, 08:47 AM

never ever seen a 2.25M feet first red sub anywhere ... so it's highly unlikely it was born that way... I would pass.

rr-nyc · 27 January 2017, 08:52 AM

As I continue my search for my birth year red sub, similar to the OP's search, I appreciate this thread.

It's questions and answers like this that make this forum awesome!

vermyapre · 27 January 2017, 09:29 AM

It does sing to me quite a bit and comes at a very reasonable price.
Question mark over the fact that the dial and serial number do not coincide.
I'm not going to buy one that will be hard to let go when I wanna upgrade next time.

Hence posting this hoping experts could help.

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Welcome to the Forum!

If it sings to you and at the right price...buy and enjoy!

vermyapre · 27 January 2017, 09:30 AM

Yup, I've seen 2.3M feet first but not 2.2M.

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Originally Posted by springer

X2. The only thing I would add is that the serial number of the watch indicates it is well within range for a meters first dial. Good luck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

For what it's worth, there are confirmed 2.3 mil. feet-first dials over on the dial archive on VRF. But I agree with the above, that it would most likely always be a question mark about whether the dial was original to the case.

blueatlantic · 27 January 2017, 10:44 AM

I have a 2.21M Mark IV feet first Red that my father in law bought new.

vermyapre · 27 January 2017, 03:35 PM

Now that's a first.

Do you mind sharing photos?

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Originally Posted by blueatlantic

I have a 2.21M Mark IV feet first Red that my father in law bought new.

26 January 2017, 11:47 PM	#1
vermyapre "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 Great White Posts: 52	Red Sub Question Was offered a red sub mark 4. Serial number 2.25M, caseback 70. From what I understand, 2.25M should have a meters first dial? Comments pls

27 January 2017, 12:19 AM	#3
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	It's def a watch which would always be questioned. Even if correct most people would expect a meters first dial at that serial.

27 January 2017, 02:23 AM	#5
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,593	Welcome to the Forum! If it sings to you and at the right price...buy and enjoy!

27 January 2017, 08:41 AM	#7
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,793	For what it's worth, there are confirmed 2.3 mil. feet-first dials over on the dial archive on VRF. But I agree with the above, that it would most likely always be a question mark about whether the dial was original to the case.

27 January 2017, 08:47 AM	#8
subx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 524	never ever seen a 2.25M feet first red sub anywhere ... so it's highly unlikely it was born that way... I would pass.

27 January 2017, 08:52 AM	#9
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	As I continue my search for my birth year red sub, similar to the OP's search, I appreciate this thread. It's questions and answers like this that make this forum awesome!

27 January 2017, 10:44 AM	#12
blueatlantic "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA Posts: 21	I have a 2.21M Mark IV feet first Red that my father in law bought new.

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