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Pacificandy · 4 August 2018, 08:31 AM

I inherited a red sub from my grandfather a number of years ago. I love it but it just sits in a safe and I only wear it for special occasions - I’m just too afraid something will happen to it. I would like to get myself a Rolex That I feel more comfortable wearing and I was set on a new Sub. However, I’m starting to wonder if I should go vintage or with something else entirely. Partly because I haven’t been able to find any from an AD. Any advice on new vs vintage vs another option. Your help is appreciated for a Rolex novice.

FlyDuc78 · 4 August 2018, 08:55 AM

but if you feel unease to wear your grandfather's wouldn't be the same if you buy a vintage just curious.

I say go for the modern - sub no date, sub, DJ41, OP39 etc

Pacificandy · 4 August 2018, 09:13 AM

Thanks. I was thinking Vintage - but not Red. New was my first thought and I am on a wait list with the local AD. They are saying maybe October!!

AK797 · 4 August 2018, 09:16 AM

Oct is not bad, in some places it would be 6 months to a year.

bradbyrd1110 · 4 August 2018, 09:18 AM

I’ll trade you my Sea Dweller for it so you don’t have to worry about messing up the Sub.

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SLS · 4 August 2018, 09:19 AM

To me it is simple...Get the Red Sub serviced, insure it and enjoy it. Otherwise, what is the point of owning it? I am sure that your grandfather would prefer that his watch was being worn as opposed to sitting in a safe not being worn. The 1680 is a great watch that has survived since the early 1970's, so I am sure it can handle whatever you can dish out!

As far as a modern Rolex, you can never go wrong with a 16610 Sub.

Largoshark · 4 August 2018, 09:20 AM

I don't think you should go vintage if you are worried about something happening to your red Sub.

WS9D · 4 August 2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

To me it is simple...Get the Red Sub serviced, insure it and enjoy it. Otherwise, what is the point of owning it? I am sure that your grandfather would prefer that his watch was being worn as opposed to sitting in a safe not being worn. The 1680 is a great watch that has survived since the early 1970's, so I am sure it can handle whatever you can dish out!

As far as a modern Rolex, you can never go wrong with a 16610 Sub.

This. Unless your doing some extreme mountain bike riding down mountains with a 20% grade, wear that thing. It'll be a nice reminder of him every time you look down at your wrist.

If you're worried it'll be stolen, your only doing yourself a disservice. If any shady people ever ask you about it, tell them it's a fake your grandfather bought in china and you wear for sentimental reasons.

ras47 · 4 August 2018, 10:27 AM

It's special because your grandfather actually wore it. Honor him by wearing it yourself, and pass it down one day to the next generation in your family.

Seibei · 4 August 2018, 11:50 AM

Be careful about servicing, make sure it is kept original. No need to service it if it works fine.

Pacificandy · 4 August 2018, 12:28 PM

Thanks everyone. You are absolutely right. I am going to insure it and then wear it everyday. It will honour my grandfather and remind me of him. Incidentally, he wore it everyday and everywhere - fishing, gardening, wherever.
I really appreciate the advice - as soon as I read it I knew it was right.

WJGESQ · 4 August 2018, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ras47

It's special because your grandfather actually wore it. Honor him by wearing it yourself, and pass it down one day to the next generation in your family.

Bingo.

jlevitt9 · 4 August 2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacificandy

Thanks everyone. You are absolutely right. I am going to insure it and then wear it everyday. It will honour my grandfather and remind me of him. Incidentally, he wore it everyday and everywhere - fishing, gardening, wherever.
I really appreciate the advice - as soon as I read it I knew it was right.

Good on you! I trust if you would have put it in a safe for rare occasions, when it was time to pass it on, you would have regretted not wearing it more.

Also, knowing your grandfather wore it everyday, and by you doing the same, that certainly seems like you're honoring its history!

Josh

Jason71 · 4 August 2018, 04:22 PM

Congrats on your decision. Would love to see a picture of it.

Carry The Interest · 4 August 2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacificandy

Thanks everyone. You are absolutely right. I am going to insure it and then wear it everyday. It will honour my grandfather and remind me of him. Incidentally, he wore it everyday and everywhere - fishing, gardening, wherever.
I really appreciate the advice - as soon as I read it I knew it was right.

Glad to hear this. Would love for you to share a photo of the watch.

jenniferjanef · 4 August 2018, 05:21 PM

IMHO .. If you worried, you should get a modern 116610. MUCH more reliable. Great beater. Keep the red sub as a heirloom for your children.

vintagehartmann · 4 August 2018, 06:36 PM

38mm with a steel bracelet.

joli160 · 4 August 2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

IMHO .. If you worried, you should get a modern 116610. MUCH more reliable. Great beater. Keep the red sub as a heirloom for your children.

X2

twnturbo · 5 August 2018, 03:23 AM

yea lets see some pics

henrylee · 5 August 2018, 03:24 AM

Get a modern sub!

southtexas · 5 August 2018, 03:57 AM

Wear it, they are tougher than you think:

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Storky · 5 August 2018, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

Wear it, they are tougher than you think:

Agreed!
Joking aside, get a Sub 5513 for everyday as it would be great addition.

Kagaya · 5 August 2018, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacificandy

I inherited a red sub from my grandfather a number of years ago. I love it but it just sits in a safe and I only wear it for special occasions - I’m just too afraid something will happen to it. I would like to get myself a Rolex That I feel more comfortable wearing and I was set on a new Sub. However, I’m starting to wonder if I should go vintage or with something else entirely. Partly because I haven’t been able to find any from an AD. Any advice on new vs vintage vs another option. Your help is appreciated for a Rolex novice.

Buy a new one that you comfortable to wear with :)

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bertberr · 5 August 2018, 06:21 AM

Not quite sure how any modern Rolex would be MUCH more reliable than a well maintained ie serviced 1680. They're just mechanical wrist watches after all, not some high tech piece of avionics, or whatever. They will both tell you the correct time, and if you remember to set it, the correct date too.

Tom1675 · 5 August 2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacificandy

Thanks everyone. You are absolutely right. I am going to insure it and then wear it everyday. It will honour my grandfather and remind me of him. Incidentally, he wore it everyday and everywhere - fishing, gardening, wherever.
I really appreciate the advice - as soon as I read it I knew it was right.

Bladeshot · 5 August 2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacificandy

Thanks everyone. You are absolutely right. I am going to insure it and then wear it everyday. It will honour my grandfather and remind me of him. Incidentally, he wore it everyday and everywhere - fishing, gardening, wherever.

I really appreciate the advice - as soon as I read it I knew it was right.

Yes! 🤙

. Make some more memories with the watch and pass it on down.

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jenniferjanef · 5 August 2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bertberr

Not quite sure how any modern Rolex would be MUCH more reliable than a well maintained ie serviced 1680. They're just mechanical wrist watches after all, not some high tech piece of avionics, or whatever. They will both tell you the correct time, and if you remember to set it, the correct date too.

True true true.. you are very correct since technology advancement just doesn’t matter to some.

Parachrom.

HAGWE

Jen.

Vincent65 · 5 August 2018, 10:27 PM

Errr... wear it.

brandrea · 5 August 2018, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacificandy

Thanks everyone. You are absolutely right. I am going to insure it and then wear it everyday. It will honour my grandfather and remind me of him. Incidentally, he wore it everyday and everywhere - fishing, gardening, wherever.
I really appreciate the advice - as soon as I read it I knew it was right.

Welcome to TRF

If you need a recommendation on service, consider Damiani In Woodbridge. Talk to Chonger, he’s their watch tech and does amazing restorative and service on Rolex. He did my 67 5513 a couple of years ago and he’s great

Please post some pictures

rmlovett1 · 5 August 2018, 11:28 PM

Great decision to wear it! Like someone else stated...insurance, and wear the heck out of it!

That’s what I did with my vintage pieces....enjoy!

4 August 2018, 08:31 AM	#1
Pacificandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Inherited a Red Sub - need something to wear I inherited a red sub from my grandfather a number of years ago. I love it but it just sits in a safe and I only wear it for special occasions - I’m just too afraid something will happen to it. I would like to get myself a Rolex That I feel more comfortable wearing and I was set on a new Sub. However, I’m starting to wonder if I should go vintage or with something else entirely. Partly because I haven’t been able to find any from an AD. Any advice on new vs vintage vs another option. Your help is appreciated for a Rolex novice.

4 August 2018, 08:55 AM	#2
FlyDuc78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: Monrovia, CA Watch: Rolex Day-Date YG Posts: 131	but if you feel unease to wear your grandfather's wouldn't be the same if you buy a vintage just curious. I say go for the modern - sub no date, sub, DJ41, OP39 etc __________________ Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 - ON LOAN TO DAD Rolex Oysterquartz 17014 Rolex GMT-Master II 116710

4 August 2018, 09:18 AM	#5
bradbyrd1110 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: 1110 Location: East Coast Watch: 126233 Posts: 318	I’ll trade you my Sea Dweller for it so you don’t have to worry about messing up the Sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 16600, 126233

4 August 2018, 09:19 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	To me it is simple...Get the Red Sub serviced, insure it and enjoy it. Otherwise, what is the point of owning it? I am sure that your grandfather would prefer that his watch was being worn as opposed to sitting in a safe not being worn. The 1680 is a great watch that has survived since the early 1970's, so I am sure it can handle whatever you can dish out! As far as a modern Rolex, you can never go wrong with a 16610 Sub. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

4 August 2018, 10:27 AM	#9
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	It's special because your grandfather actually wore it. Honor him by wearing it yourself, and pass it down one day to the next generation in your family. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

4 August 2018, 09:13 AM	#3
Pacificandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Thanks. I was thinking Vintage - but not Red. New was my first thought and I am on a wait list with the local AD. They are saying maybe October!!

4 August 2018, 09:16 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Oct is not bad, in some places it would be 6 months to a year.

4 August 2018, 09:20 AM	#7
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,753	I don't think you should go vintage if you are worried about something happening to your red Sub.

4 August 2018, 11:50 AM	#10
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Be careful about servicing, make sure it is kept original. No need to service it if it works fine.

4 August 2018, 12:28 PM	#11
Pacificandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Thanks everyone. You are absolutely right. I am going to insure it and then wear it everyday. It will honour my grandfather and remind me of him. Incidentally, he wore it everyday and everywhere - fishing, gardening, wherever. I really appreciate the advice - as soon as I read it I knew it was right.

4 August 2018, 04:22 PM	#14
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Congrats on your decision. Would love to see a picture of it. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

4 August 2018, 05:21 PM	#16
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,823	IMHO .. If you worried, you should get a modern 116610. MUCH more reliable. Great beater. Keep the red sub as a heirloom for your children.

4 August 2018, 06:36 PM	#17
vintagehartmann "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 548	Apple Watch 38mm with a steel bracelet.

5 August 2018, 03:23 AM	#19
twnturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: SoCal Watch: 1675 GMT/1680 MKIV Posts: 319	yea lets see some pics __________________ Rolex 1680 Red Submariner MKIV Full set Rolex 1675 Pepsi GMT Full set Rolex 1675 GMT Radial dial Full set TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Day Date Bell & Ross BR03-92

5 August 2018, 03:24 AM	#20
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Get a modern sub! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

5 August 2018, 03:57 AM	#21
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,684	Wear it, they are tougher than you think: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

5 August 2018, 06:21 AM	#24
bertberr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 233	Not quite sure how any modern Rolex would be MUCH more reliable than a well maintained ie serviced 1680. They're just mechanical wrist watches after all, not some high tech piece of avionics, or whatever. They will both tell you the correct time, and if you remember to set it, the correct date too.

5 August 2018, 10:27 PM	#28
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Errr... wear it. __________________

5 August 2018, 11:28 PM	#30
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,509	Great decision to wear it! Like someone else stated...insurance, and wear the heck out of it! That’s what I did with my vintage pieces....enjoy!

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