Rolex RED LETTER Submariner Design 1680.

The RED LETTER Submariner is an item that most collectors of Rolex watches have an intense desire to own.  Most of the time when you find just the dial only listed for sale, they usually go for around $3000.00 to $4000.00 based on condition.

This one came into our shop for service only.  The customer wanted the crystal left original and only polished.  Beyond that we serviced the movement and replaced the gaskets.

The movement was in very good condition.  The owner had not worn the watch in over 20 years.  Due to this the movement was in very good condition and showed no signs of wear.

 

Original crystal before polishing.

 

Crystal before polishing.  Note the Red Letter Submariner dial markings.

 

Red Letter Submariner dial markings.

 

Another view of the mint condition dial with original hands.

 

The movement is a 1570.

 

The 1570 movement with the blue steel hairspring.

 

Near mint condition Rolex 1570 movement.

 

Movement serial number 46784

 

The original bezel insert is missing the small pearl marker at the 12 position.

 

The crystal was lightly polished to remove scratches.  Note some of the chips around the edge of the crystal.  We also installed a new aftermarket band.

 

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