Rolex - red submariner

red submariner

Apr 29, 2011,03:13 AM

hi,have just read your great article on the red submariner.I have a red submariner (dateajust) purchaced new by myself on 10th may1976 so I can vouch for the information I'm passing on.Although purchaced in may 1976 the serial number of 3688xxx would I believe indicate a manufacture date of 1972 .The face refiring to your article is a Mark VI.The bracelet is stamped 580 at both ends and the 1st link at the 12 position is stamped 93150 (your notes show late 1970s,mine would indicate an earlier date).The gaurantee sheet is the same as the larger one in your article but to add to that it came in the origional box(mine is what is called a casket shape) and to fit in the box is folded in half and then folded over from each end .There is a gold and green 22mm disc stuck to the front with the crown symbal on a green background on top part,The middle section has 1680 in black print on a gold background and the lower part has ROLEX on a green background, under that is ATTESTATION DE CHRONOMETRE OFFICIEL in green,under that the crown symbal in gold,and under that ROLEX GENEVE - BIENNE in green.Just one more minor point to consider,when I purchaced mine I was asked for my home address as I undrstand It the original purchacer is registerd in Geneva,(don't know If this is universal or not).

Now a query,I now want to get it serviced (has hardly been off my wrist in 30+ years),still works perfectly I don't want the patina destroyed (the hands and figures are creamy and slightly blotchy, the dial is still pritty black but the bezel is quite faded,the pearl on the bezel was lost only a few weeks ago and needs a replacement.I still have the origional crown but it failed a couple of years ago and a tempory crown fitted by a good repairer (he repairs for a top shop) As i say I still have the origional but in pieces there is the crown, a short stem and a small spring. Are there any officiel rolex service centers (the rolex site dosn't appear to help at all) any suggestions for the UK please.

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Rolex Red Submariner - Everything Red Sub Reference

By: markLerman : September 10th, 2010-08:34

Collecting the Rolex Reference 1680 "Red Sub aka "Single Red" An Collectors Experience by Mark Lerman (July 2010) If you read this article you will be able to tell them apart (scary)! I have previously owned many Red Subs and currently own all of the watc...

HQ post. Thank you.

By: VMM : September 10th, 2010-09:10

This kind of post is priceless. Life is curious, three hours ago a friend of mine offered me a very nice red letter (I think, from your post, it's a Mark IV) and I can't stop thinking about it Thanks for sharing. Vte

Wow, what a fantastic post!

By: cazalea : September 10th, 2010-09:47

Thanks so much Mark for all this information - for sharing it. I can imagine all the hours and hours of time and energy to accumulate the knowledge. I am not yet ready to take the "Red Sub" test, but you have me wishing fervently to have kept some of the ...

Brilliant post Mark!

By: Tim Jackson : September 10th, 2010-10:18

This is obviously years of work and passion, cataloging the R1680. Thank you for sharing what is a very valuable body of knowledge! This is why the PuristsPro is such a special place. Warm regards, Tim

Excellent post!

By: Mecanico : March 1st, 2011-02:23

A reference for collectors of red letters It is a delight to read these reports Best regards Juan

red sub question

By: unclesallie : April 24th, 2011-19:53

Dear Mark: Greetings: I have a question or two about a 'red' sub I am considering buying. First, the sub is a 2+ million series, with white or almost white dial markers, and closed, not open 6's on the dial. The case, hands, dial are seemingly correct, an...

red submariner

By: scrambledan : April 29th, 2011-03:13

Bracelet

By: Mike Rose : August 16th, 2011-21:02

Mark, my father recently gave me his 1680 Red Sub and I have been trying to learn as much about it as possible. It is in great condition, has original paperwork and boxes and, while it's not currently on the watch, I have the original fat font bezel inser...

End pieces were just swapped...

By: sdwtchlvr : December 21st, 2012-13:29

In response to your post, the end pieces were just swapped...or at least that's what it sounds like. The end pieces come apart from the main bracelet so you can just swap them back if you'd like.