The watch is in fact wonderfull, considering its age and what it has possibly gone through in all these years. In my eyes the pale bezel really renders this RedSub very remarkable and incredibly attractive. Add the missing pearl and keep it. That would be my advice.

As for the bracelet. That is the only thing I don't like about this watch. It should be possible to purchase a nicer one. Of course tho original should be kept. But this is what you intend to do anyway if I understood you correctly.

Congratulations for your great buy.


I admire that you had the courage of buying a watch which was not yet in a perfect condition. This is what most of us would be looking for. It is great that you had the heart of "saving" one which was a bit neglected and thus in a quite shabby state. You are providing a great service to the Rolex-Fan-Community!