Red Sub 1680

[cts]

I am currently in search of circa 1972 Red Sub 1680 in good to very good condition with box/papers/full set. If any of you have any suggestions where to begin my search it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

[1665fan]

What is your budget?

[cts]

No budget..

Would like to find a real gem/complete set in good to very good condition. Must be a reputable seller I can trust since dealing with a vintage watch..

[exador]

Here's one but weirdly has a crown issue after being serviced?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=651759

[SubKing]

Originally Posted by exador

Here's one but weirdly has a crown issue after being serviced?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=651759

the one in the link above seems to have a service insert among some other small issues.

to the OP

honestly, if you're looking for a real gem, most likely an untouched unpolished full set original owner piece, I think you could be waiting awhile as they rarely come to market. They typically change hands privately from collector to collector.

If and when one does come along, I wouldn't be surprised if the dealer would be asking 50k.

Now if you don't mind un-ticking a couple box's on the condition scale, then you could more easily find a nice example complete set for mid 30's.

hard part about hunting for the right piece is that it can take months and or years. They never come along at the right time but you have to be prepared to pull the trigger when that right one does come along. just my 2 cents.
I would leave word with andrew shear, eric ku, matt bain, those are some top state side dealers that travel the world on the regular and they may be able to source one or know of one. they only deal in top examples

[cts]

Awesome. Thanks for the advice!!!

[cpefy3]

Not 100% what you are asking for, but it is a 1972 1680 from a very reputable seller. Good luck on your hunt!!
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...ner-1680-A1912

[cpefy3]

Here you go!!

https://www.bobswatches.com/vintage-...ded-bezel.html

[zapokee]

Like SubKing said, it would be better to untick some boxes. You'll be waiting years, and possibly forever...

[1665fan]

That’s not a red sub and not a correct insert....

[cts]

I have all the time in the world and I’m looking for a 1972 red submariner 1680 in very good to excellent condition and when I find the right timepiece I will be happy to pay what I need to to acquire it. I have many nice timepieces and know what it takes to keep these items in very good to excellent condition....

[alubin]

Originally Posted by cts

I have all the time in the world and I’m looking for a 1972 red submariner 1680 in very good to excellent condition and when I find the right timepiece I will be happy to pay what I need to to acquire it. I have many nice timepieces and know what it takes to keep these items in very good to excellent condition....

dm, I have the mac daddy 1972 but no box and papers.

[emersm]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rol...wAAOSwW6dc32VL

This one looks interesting.

[scooba]

Originally Posted by SubKing

the one in the link above seems to have a service insert among some other small issues.

to the OP

honestly, if you're looking for a real gem, most likely an untouched unpolished full set original owner piece, I think you could be waiting awhile as they rarely come to market. They typically change hands privately from collector to collector.

If and when one does come along, I wouldn't be surprised if the dealer would be asking 50k.

Now if you don't mind un-ticking a couple box's on the condition scale, then you could more easily find a nice example complete set for mid 30's.

hard part about hunting for the right piece is that it can take months and or years. They never come along at the right time but you have to be prepared to pull the trigger when that right one does come along. just my 2 cents.
I would leave word with andrew shear, eric ku, matt bain, those are some top state side dealers that travel the world on the regular and they may be able to source one or know of one. they only deal in top examples

Stephan Medan /worldywatches gets some nice reds as well always worth looking

[scooba]

Mine

http://sheartime.com/products/1969-r...ner-ref-1680-2

Is this the sort of Red Sub you mentioned in your OP ? . i purchased this around five years ago from Andrew ,I gave $22500 back then and everyone said id lost my mind , It seams cheap now

I have my eye on some new pieces and this could be for sale

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by scooba

Mine

http://sheartime.com/products/1969-r...ner-ref-1680-2

Is this the sort of Red Sub you mentioned in your OP ? . i purchased this around five years ago from Andrew ,I gave $22500 back then and everyone said id lost my mind , It seams cheap now

I have my eye on some new pieces and this could be for sale

Meters first is way before 1972......nice watch tho

[Styles Bitchley]

Originally Posted by scooba

Mine



http://sheartime.com/products/1969-r...ner-ref-1680-2



Is this the sort of Red Sub you mentioned in your OP ? . i purchased this around five years ago from Andrew ,I gave $22500 back then and everyone said id lost my mind , It seams cheap now



I have my eye on some new pieces and this could be for sale

Wow. That’s a beauty!


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[scooba]

My mistake the invoice is 1972 But the watch was made in the first quarter off 1969.

[scooba]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Meters first is way before 1972......nice watch tho

Thank you for the kind words

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

Wow. That’s a beauty!


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I thought so until I found my PP 1665 MK2 ❤️ My favourite watch to date , bought from a Guy who turned up here looking for help , Andrew purchased it on my behalf ,

Andrew Shear is a top dealer .

[JonB]

I have a question to the group posting on this thread. Has anyone auctioned a watch on this site by PM, etc. or is such allowed? - Thanks, Jon

[scooba]

Hi Jon.

I think you have to set the price it isn’t like EBay

[JonB]

Originally Posted by scooba

Hi Jon.

I think you have to set the price it isn’t like EBay

Thanks. I have a "father/son" pair of Red 1680s that I'm considering offering as a pair. They belong to my father and myself, and we are the original owners.

[cts]

What year? SN’s begin with...

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by JonB

Thanks. I have a "father/son" pair of Red 1680s that I'm considering offering as a pair. They belong to my father and myself, and we are the original owners.

The rules are posted in the Sales forum: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=9423

[JonB]

Originally Posted by cts

What year? SN’s begin with...

One is 2.22M, 1969, other is 2.9M, 1972. '69 is a Mk II dial. I have to confirm the '72.

[scooba]

Both full sets ?

[cts]

I may be interested in your 72’ if you sell separately. PM me if interested...

[scooba]

This maybe helpful http://drsd.com/watch-info/red-sub/redsub.html

I am not sure if you can 100% determine the year , my MK1 clearly has 1.69 in the case back and has a serial number 21xxxx .I have only seen one earlier serial number than mine on a Red Sub post on TRF but there is without doubt earlier examples out in the wild

[JonB]

Originally Posted by scooba

Both full sets ?

I'll inventory what I have and let you know. Dad and I were/are not watch collectors, and so some items may have been lost over the last 45+ years. I know I have original boxes, and some other items (seals, anchors, etc.) plus I believe I have sales receipts for both.