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steversaurus · 29 March 2017, 06:12 AM

Hello all,

Was offered this 1680. Looks to be fairly correct as far as I can tell. Fairly worn, but fat font insert, bevels on case present. Certainly not a safe queen, but not priced like one either. Am I missing anything?

Thanks,

saskmh · 29 March 2017, 06:23 AM

One thing that jumps out is there is a lot of corrosion on that case back. I would be concerned about sealing issues.

swish77 · 29 March 2017, 06:47 AM

That's a great-looking red 1680. Worn, yes, but a cool vintage Sub for sure. Little bit of discoloration on a couple of the hour markers, especially at 6 o'clock, unless that's a shadow.

However, the corrosion would indeed concern me. What did the rear case and movement look like? If the case back is like that, I would think there might be other issues.

onthedial · 29 March 2017, 09:46 AM

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steversaurus · 29 March 2017, 10:30 AM

Thanks. I do suspect there may have been some water damage at some point.

emersm · 29 March 2017, 10:57 AM

I love that look!!

Robbyvm · 29 March 2017, 07:05 PM

i like it a lot !! post some pics of the movement if you can and a close up of the markers ( they seem a bit washed off to me?)

1675-David · 30 March 2017, 01:09 AM

looks good, with the original crown and suspected water ingress I would factor in a service, but great looking case so it ticks a lot of boxes.

Micha · 30 March 2017, 03:05 AM

compare the thickness of the crown guards, the top one appears to be pretty thin...

RC2 · 30 March 2017, 11:48 AM

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compare the thickness of the crown guards, the top one appears to be pretty thin...

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1675-David · 30 March 2017, 03:09 AM

The case appears to be in excellent condition with no obvious signs of polishing. That the crown guards a a little asymmetrical is not something I see as a problem

29 March 2017, 06:12 AM	#1
steversaurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 157	Worn 1680 Hello all, Was offered this 1680. Looks to be fairly correct as far as I can tell. Fairly worn, but fat font insert, bevels on case present. Certainly not a safe queen, but not priced like one either. Am I missing anything? Thanks,

29 March 2017, 06:23 AM	#2
saskmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,027	One thing that jumps out is there is a lot of corrosion on that case back. I would be concerned about sealing issues. __________________ RCN (Canadian) Tudor Milsub database co-manager

29 March 2017, 07:05 PM	#7
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	i like it a lot !! post some pics of the movement if you can and a close up of the markers ( they seem a bit washed off to me?) __________________ Instagram : robbyvm Pinterest : robbyvanmele

30 March 2017, 03:05 AM	#9
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	compare the thickness of the crown guards, the top one appears to be pretty thin... __________________ life is good

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29 March 2017, 06:47 AM	#3
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,003	That's a great-looking red 1680. Worn, yes, but a cool vintage Sub for sure. Little bit of discoloration on a couple of the hour markers, especially at 6 o'clock, unless that's a shadow. However, the corrosion would indeed concern me. What did the rear case and movement look like? If the case back is like that, I would think there might be other issues.

29 March 2017, 09:46 AM	#4
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@steversaurus Inspect the movement for signs of water damage and replaced parts. _________ Instagram: @onthedial

29 March 2017, 10:30 AM	#5
steversaurus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Vancouver Posts: 157	Thanks. I do suspect there may have been some water damage at some point.

29 March 2017, 10:57 AM	#6
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,543	I love that look!!

30 March 2017, 01:09 AM	#8
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	looks good, with the original crown and suspected water ingress I would factor in a service, but great looking case so it ticks a lot of boxes.

30 March 2017, 03:09 AM	#11
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	The case appears to be in excellent condition with no obvious signs of polishing. That the crown guards a a little asymmetrical is not something I see as a problem

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