Unexpected purchase...1680 (Lots of pictures)

[dbhak22]

Hi folks, so I was at an antique show over the weekend and came across a vintage watch dealer who had this 1680 that immediately caught my eye. I am not in the market for a new watch but couldn't resist (we all know that feeling). I believe I got a very good deal and a piece in pristine condition. The seller got this watch from an estate sale of an older gentleman who recently passed. His wife stated that he rarely wore the watch which seems to be the case based on the condition. I am by no means a Rolex expert let alone a vintage Rolex expert but know a little from all the great information and people on this forum. Based on that, I made the purchase but would also love to get everyone's feedback as well. Of course if I had serious doubts, I would have inquired PRIOR to purchase.

Here's what I know:

S/N: 6.1m (~1979?)
DIAL: Appears to be original (Mk III?) with nice creamy markers and has expected open 6 and 9 date wheel
HANDS: Match the dial perfectly; creamy
BEZEL: Extremely sharp so I'm hoping it's original. Insert pearl appears to be original as well.
CRYSTAL: Plexi 'tophat' crystal
CASE: When I removed the bracelet, it appeared as if it had never been removed and barely worn...no pitting, not rubbing, etc. (see pics). The lugs also seem as thick as can be (this is where I cannot tell if it has previously been polished) and very nice beveling/chamfers.

Please enjoy the pictures below and feel free to confirm or correct my thoughts above. Also any additional comments/thoughts are welcome. Thanks all!



Came with the original box (inner AND outer):











The 'tophat' plexi crystal:





The case/bevels:











Obligatory wrist shot:

[AS1]

awesome, huge congrats!

[SUBversive]

Finally some love for the white not red! Congrats.

[traf]

Love the white! Beautiful piece


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[dbhak22]

Originally Posted by traf

Love the white! Beautiful piece


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Thank you. I love your avatar pic, :) (I currently own an early 80s Guerciotti, a Credit Agricole Look team bike and a mid-80s Eddy Merckx)

[traf]

Originally Posted by dbhak22

Thank you. I love your avatar pic, :) (I currently own an early 80s Guerciotti, a Credit Agricole Look team bike and a mid-80s Eddy Merckx)

Sounds like a great stable!

This is my current road setup:


👍👍🇮🇹


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[brandrea]

Looks amazing, congrats!!

[MTROIS]

Great find!!!
NOS it is to me....

[sea-dweller]

That is a beauty!

[Rockrolex]

I'm not a great Sub lover, but that is one heck of a beautiful watch. Wear it in good health and enjoy that puppy.

[dbhak22]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I'm not a great Sub lover, but that is one heck of a beautiful watch. Wear it in good health and enjoy that puppy.

Thank you, thank you! I'm quite happy,

[Dr.Smellody]

Great 1680!

[crowncollection]

the case looks great congrats

[PoderEsBueno]

Love unexpected incomings

My favorite configuration MK1 dial/Maxi plots. Looks great overall, appears all original and very clean. Fat and sharp case, looks like unpolished - better shots of the crownguards would help to examine. Love those large plots, wear in good health

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[roll9]

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

Love unexpected incomings

My favorite configuration MK1 dial/Maxi plots. Looks great overall, appears all original and very clean. Fat and sharp case, looks like unpolished - better shots of the crownguards would help to examine. Love those large plots, wear in good health

My 5,5mil says hi

When you say maxi plots does that mean there are 1680 dial versions with smaller plots?

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by roll9

When you say maxi plots does that mean there are 1680 dial versions with smaller plots?

Mk1 dials happen to have slightly thicker markers compared to other dial variations of white 1680s. I dont know if we can say that for all mk1 dials but most i have seen appears with maxi plots.

Here is one for your comparison, you can see the difference better at '9', '6', '12' markers

Mk1 & Mk2


PhotoCredit:Montecristo444

[roll9]

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

Mk1 dials happen to have slightly thicker markers compared to other dial variations of white 1680s. I dont know if we can say that for all mk1 dials but most i have seen appears with maxi plots.

Here is one for your comparison, you can see the difference better at '9', '6', '12' markers

Mk1 & Mk2


PhotoCredit:Montecristo444

Does my mk 1 have the thicker plots? Even with your great comparison shot I can't tell for sure.

[Loevhagen]

Originally Posted by roll9

Does my mk 1 have the thicker plots? Even with your great comparison shot I can't tell for sure.

Yes it has.

Congrats with your purchase.

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by roll9

Does my mk 1 have the thicker plots? Even with your great comparison shot I can't tell for sure.

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Yes it has.

Congrats with your purchase.

X 2 Yes Great watch.

[Beaumont Miller II]

Congrats on a great watch.

[AWS]

Nice find. Congrats on a great looking 1680.

[thomaspp]

Very nice! Congrats

[V.lats97nsx]

What a find.

[iLuveketchup]

Awesome find. Looks great! Congrats!

[cajuntiger]

Nice find, congrats!!

[toneafficianado]

Fabulous find!

[Dries]

Looks amazing. Congrats!!

[willang]

Wow. Great find and what luck! Congrats!

[skprd13]

Beautiful watch! Congrats!

[Invictus Maneo]

Beautiful 1680! Just amazing, especially with all the original boxes, etc! Well played, sir!