1680 Red Submariner Back From RSC...9 Months Later.

[cvo]

Looks brand new! Awesome watch!

[emersm]

Originally Posted by nyrunner

Looks awesome!

Originally Posted by vintagewaferthin

Stunning!

Originally Posted by Lagetickers

The watch looks amazing with a good dial, it’s nice to know that the wait was Worth it, and the amount spent won’t be a problem at this point since you got what you wanted....wear well.

Originally Posted by cvo

Looks brand new! Awesome watch!

Thank you.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by emersm

NECESSARY SERVICE / PARTS Charges
l Full service........................................... .................................................. .................................................. ............ 1,000.00
l Replace crown............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..... 0.00
l Replace dial and hands............................................. .................................................. ........................................... 0.00
l Buff case.............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ............ 0.00
l Buff bracelet.......................................... .................................................. .................................................. .......... 0.00
l Change fittings.......................................... .................................................. .................................................. ....... 0.00
l CROWN 704-0 AC MONOBLOC.......................................... .................................................. .............................. 87.00
l DIAL 1680-0 BLACK RED PRINT MARKERS LGN............................................... .............................................. 1,375.00
l HANDS 5513-0 /1665 /1675 240 G BATON LUMI.............................................. .................................................. . 69.00
l SECOND HAND TR 1665-0 240 85 G DISQ LUMI.............................................. .................................................. 36.00
l 2 x HOLLOW FITTING ASSEMBLED 580 20 ST................................................ .................................................. 138.00
l Replace disc for bezel............................................. .................................................. .................................................. ....... 0.00
l DISC FOR BEZEL 5513/12 /1665 /80 /9401 NOIR LUMI.............................................. ................................................. Necessary Service/Parts Total 48.00
2,753.00
Shipping & Handling 0.00
Additional Sales Tax Total Necessary Service/Parts Charges 0.00
2,753.00

$1,375 for that dial seems reasonable. It’s one of the nicest 1680s around IMO!


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[Stevie_Goodlife]

Great story, great outcome. Looks really stunning!


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[Dunnej]

That's incredible. Great story. And now you have one of the most unique 1680s out there. Love it!

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by williamwilliams967

Dial is flat. What is the reference on the opposite side from the serial?

Did you read the thread? It’s a 1680.

Edit: Oh, now I see. You’ve replied in other threads with that exact same, random comment that makes no sense.

[FrenchBigCrown]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Did you read the thread? It’s a 1680.

Edit: Oh, now I see. You’ve replied in other threads with that exact same, random comment that makes no sense.

Yeah. Most odd.

[Rumar89]

Congratulations!

[doramas]

What a beautiful watch. Congratulations

[emersm]

Originally Posted by Rumar89

Congratulations!

Originally Posted by doramas

What a beautiful watch. Congratulations

Originally Posted by Stevie_Goodlife

Great story, great outcome. Looks really stunning!


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Originally Posted by Dunnej

That's incredible. Great story. And now you have one of the most unique 1680s out there. Love it!

Thanks, guys! She is a beauty for sure, I just wish I wore her more.

[emersm]

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[mcch2233]

Ugh, SO good. This is probably one of the few examples where a full service + replacement dial/hands/bezel is REALLY doing it for me!

[emersm]

Originally Posted by mcch2233

Ugh, SO good. This is probably one of the few examples where a full service + replacement dial/hands/bezel is REALLY doing it for me!

[er1cw]

Another service dial checking in!

[emersm]

Originally Posted by er1cw

Another service dial checking in!

Love it!

How long have you had yours?

[er1cw]

Originally Posted by emersm

Love it!

How long have you had yours?

Got it since 2018, check out the “pateted” stamp

[berchris]

Wow, so beautiful!

[BigBlue1]

The more and more I read and see posts in the red subs the more I’m intrigued by them.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by BigBlue1

The more and more I read and see posts in the red subs the more I’m intrigued by them.

Out of curiosity, is it just the red paint on the word SUBMARINER, or something about the 1680 in general that intruiges you?

[BigBlue1]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Out of curiosity, is it just the red paint on the word SUBMARINER, or something about the 1680 in general that intruiges you?

Neither Smarty Pants. The fact that it was the first submariner to come with a date and all the variations. Good enough answer Cynical Man.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Neither Smarty Pants. The fact that it was the first submariner to come with a date and all the variations. Good enough answer Cynical Man.

I wasn’t being cynical. I’m genuinely curious. I have a white 1680 (which I love) but have never been drawn to the mystique of the earlier versions simply because of the red script. So, for you it seems to be the combo of the date addition as well as the red script.

[BigBlue1]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

I wasn’t being cynical. I’m genuinely curious. I have a white 1680 (which I love) but have never been drawn to the mystique of the earlier versions simply because of the red script. So, for you it seems to be the combo of the date addition as well as the red script.

Ok, well I miss interpreted your previous statement. I take the " Cynical" back. Don't get me started on the red print GMT as I wish I could have one of those, but that is another subject. As to your 1680, I remember it and how much I loved the old insert. It was beautiful.

[wgdaytona]

Well done Sir. Winner winner chicken dinner!

[emersm]

Originally Posted by berchris

Wow, so beautiful!

Originally Posted by wgdaytona

Well done Sir. Winner winner chicken dinner!

Thanks, guys.

[vintagewaferthin]

Beautiful! Love the vintage look with the modern capabilities.

[jhew]

what a sight! It looks so new and beautiful. Honestly, I scroll up and down a few times to view yr watch. Really happy for you.

[emersm]

Originally Posted by vintagewaferthin

Beautiful! Love the vintage look with the modern capabilities.

Originally Posted by jhew

what a sight! It looks so new and beautiful. Honestly, I scroll up and down a few times to view yr watch. Really happy for you.

Thank you!

[emersm]

Originally Posted by cvo

Looks brand new! Awesome watch!

Thank you!

[Orangeface]

Took the time, sporadically over two days, to read this post along with the previous one about your initial purchase. Quite the story and terrific outcome!

My first Rolex, purchased new in 1999, was an A-series “Swiss”-only Submariner. Always enjoyed the uniqueness of that dial. Bought a no-date Sub of the same vintage a few years ago. Most write off the Swiss-only dial as a service dial, as yours is, but they’re still special IMO. And there are Subs that, like mine, are original issue. Haven’t read of an original issue red 1680 Sub Swiss-only dial. And that 1999-2000 era was short for the Swiss Sub dials.

Recently I acquired red 1680 Sub that is in great condition. Had a choice of two - one with lume and dial issues and then there was the one I took home. After reading of your red Sub adventures, I wonder if I should have followed your path to another Swiss dial! Your research and perseverance certainly paid off with a keeper. Congrats!

[SS Oyster]

I see all this and try to make it fit with the advise I got when considering a 1655 with all Rolex parts, but most were service (dial, bezel, crown). Was advised against as value doesn’t rise like original, yet everyone on here is raving about this piece.

While I love this red line sub and the service updated 1655, what does their future hold as collectibles?

Won’t they all have to eventually be updated? I mean, won’t the radium or tritium just fall out of the hands or off the lume plots and cause damage to the movement eventually? Aren’t these watches to be worn?


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