Submariner 1680 Bought in Sept 77

[exador]

Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

Maybe destroying the value to collectors, but I don’t agree that they are destroying the watch. From their side, they’re just replacing worn out parts with ones that work.

Owners of service dialled watches may have the last laugh in 10-20 years’ time when those original dials rot away to nothing.

[cajuntiger]

Originally Posted by exador

Owners of service dialled watches may have the last laugh in 10-20 years’ time when those original dials rot away to nothing.

lol. a man can dream huh.

Thats what make Rolex special, 20 years from now the original dials will still look spectacular and the delta between them and service dials will only grow wider.

[exador]

Originally Posted by cajuntiger

Thats what make Rolex special, 20 years from now the original dials will still look spectacular and the delta between them and service dials will only grow wider.

Yes, I guess one man’s spectacular is another man’s toast

[cajuntiger]

Originally Posted by exador

Yes, I guess one man’s spectacular is another man’s toast

are service dials immune to abuse now?

[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by HL65

Actually it is hunting for original, untouched and as mint as you can find vintage watches that make collecting fun! There is nothing wrong with collectors wanting the most honest and pure example of a watch they can find. There is also nothing wrong with people enjoying a watch that has been altered or changed by RSC over the course of it's life. Many choose the first path like myself but to each his own. That is what makes watch collecting and this hobby fun!

So enjoy your watch OP and others regardless of whatever path you chose or choose.

I guess I see it differently like I said. When people get so fanatically about collecting there seems to be no enjoyment involved.

Everyone has something different they are fanatically about. Watches is not one of them for me. I enjoy a serviceable watch I can actually see the lume on and not worry about.

[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by exador

Yes, I guess one man’s spectacular is another man’s toast

Hahaha totally true.

[Filipão]

Originally Posted by Busyboy

Can somebody please comment on mine? Also 1977

Obviously I swapped out the plexiglass, but I'd like peace of mind on the dial now you guys are warmed up on the details

Thanks in advance

Legit MK3. Rest assured.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Top post Ken.

There is enough room for everyone.

[Jaustinco]

I decided to start wearing it, its a great watch.

[sfc rick]

Originally Posted by Jaustinco

I decided to start wearing it, its a great watch.

As you should, it's not everyone who can wear such an iconic timepiece and enjoy it's function and class. I do the same with my 1977 Sub in White w/ service dial with no reservations.

[nigelUK]

Originally Posted by Jaustinco

I decided to start wearing it, its a great watch.

Good on you !

Don't be put off by what people say, it's just a critique. The benchmark is a totally untouched watch, completely original as the day it came out the shop, of which they are quite rare.

Your watch is a great watch too !

[droptopman]

I have never seen such poor lume plots even on a service dial. I have not been as active with vintage watches the last couple of years so little out of the loop, but man those plots are bad.

Still a watch to wear and enjoy.

[bob78h]

Originally Posted by droptopman

I have never seen such poor lume plots even on a service dial. I have not been as active with vintage watches the last couple of years so little out of the loop, but man those plots are bad.

Still a watch to wear and enjoy.

I agree, the lume between the 9:00-1:00 markers are not even close. I'm surprised Rolex would let such shoddy work out the door.

[sfc rick]

Originally Posted by droptopman

I have never seen such poor lume plots even on a service dial. I have not been as active with vintage watches the last couple of years so little out of the loop, but man those plots are bad.



Still a watch to wear and enjoy.

I too was surprised by that service dail plots being misaligned. Here is a photo I just took of mine today. I want to say the OP should just enjoy it.

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[1665fan]

RSc takes the dial, hands and bezel inserts to make the vintage less desirable. Then try to sell you a new watch....if you sent a 1950 Ferrari matching numbers they wouldn’t just pull the engine if it was fine lol