ROLEX SUB 1680 QUESTION

erpin9 · Aug 24, 2016

I managed to acquire this beautiful 1973 Rolex Submariner 1680 and the condition suggests it was properly used and never abused. Question is the watch has a 3.8 mil serial number and according to the Ed Delgado of DRSD.com, he believes thatl "single red" subs have serial numbers between 2.1 to 4.0 mil. Could it be that the watch went to a RSC for service and the original dial was replaced with the all white variant? Or could this be one of the earliest 1680 with the white Submariner dial? Nevertheless, what matters is I'm very happy with my newest acquisition.

watchknut · Aug 24, 2016

My gut tells me that is a later dial, late 1970s probably, that would have been a service dial. Great looking white Sub either way. My 1979 has the same dial and same patina.

hrobi · Sep 13, 2016

Great looking faded sub!

TTG · Sep 28, 2016

There is no set science with the different variations of Red/White subs. A 3.8 mil serial on your sub, showing a Mk-1 dial is just fine on my book! Love the colors/patina, something that cant be replicated.
Enjoy and wear in the best of health!

erpin9 · Sep 28, 2016

T TTG
There is no set science with the different variations of Red/White subs. A 3.8 mil serial on your sub, showing a Mk-1 dial is just fine on my book! Love the colors/patina, something that cant be replicated.
Enjoy and wear in the best of health!

Thanks for the info. The dial is truly something?

TTG · Sep 28, 2016

Indeed = Dial & Hands! A 3.8 serial is so close to the transition to white, I would not doubt it was born in its current condition!

sydneywatchguy · Sep 28, 2016

Looks original (and great!).

One of my older friends had his red 1680 serviced some time ago and was happy at the time that he got a new dial and a new watch. Obviously not a as happy now, but I dont think that is what happened here.

The_Walrus · Sep 29, 2016

Regardless of the fact, great looking dial and hands to match.
Looks all original

cottonlume · Sep 29, 2016

Looks factory spec to me!

ROLEX SUB 1680 QUESTION

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