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Poohsan · 20 April 2009, 09:45 AM

My search for a Submariner 1680 from 1973 has ended I hope!

This 1680 has been offered to me for a price within my budget. I’m posting the images here to see if anyone has comments regarding condition and such. I plan on contacting the seller tomorrow 4/20 to arrange for payment and shipping.

Thanks
Arron

Rolex Lover · 20 April 2009, 09:48 AM

It looks fine, Arron!!! Was the dial refurbished?

abr68 · 20 April 2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Lover

It looks fine, Arron!!! Was the dial refurbished?

Hi there,
The watch itself looks in good shape.
A little bit overpolished but still thick lugs.
Why should the dial either be refinished or a service dial

Looks all Original as an MKII or MKIII maxi dial

Watch has even the Vintage cyclope #127 which is great and not a service one with that "sharp edges".....
Back a little bit scractched but OK.
Movement clean and OK!
Hands might me luminova ones from that pics...

Overall a great catch if the price is right

If you have questions feel free to send me a PM
Great Sunday
Axel

stnmikita · 20 April 2009, 10:36 AM

Congrats on a beauty, and from the year you were looking for!

My search for a 1975 production sport model Rolex continues....

mike · 20 April 2009, 11:05 AM

Aaron, it looks to be fine. Appears it may have a service replacement insert and hands. No biggie, but it might be worth trying to find out about the dial.

A RED would have be correct for a 73 timeframe. If I'm reading the serial number correctly, a 3.9 might be closer to 75. I'm good with white there.

Poohsan · 20 April 2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Aaron, it looks to be fine. Appears it may have a service replacement insert and hands. No biggie, but it might be worth trying to find out about the dial.

A RED would have be correct for a 73 timeframe. If I'm reading the serial number correctly, a 3.9 might be closer to 75. I'm good with white there.

I've seen conflicting information regarding the date. It has caused some confusion for sure. I know Rolex does not provide this information to the public. Can anyone here shed some light on this? My quest is for a 1973. I will pass on this head if it is not in the time frame.

Some links from the web:
http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/numbers.html
http://www.watches.co.uk/watches/information/rolex-serial-numbers/
http://www.oysterworld.de/dates.htm

- Arron

Poohsan · 20 April 2009, 09:49 AM

I'm not sure about the dial. It could be a service dial. I was planning to ask about it.

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20 April 2009, 09:45 AM	#1
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	I'm going to pull the trigger on this 1680 My search for a Submariner 1680 from 1973 has ended I hope! This 1680 has been offered to me for a price within my budget. I’m posting the images here to see if anyone has comments regarding condition and such. I plan on contacting the seller tomorrow 4/20 to arrange for payment and shipping. Thanks Arron

20 April 2009, 09:48 AM	#2
Rolex Lover Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ahmed Keraidy Location: Cairo,Egypt Watch: Submariner 16610 M Posts: 816	It looks fine, Arron!!! Was the dial refurbished?

20 April 2009, 10:36 AM	#4
stnmikita "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Posts: 254	Congrats on a beauty, and from the year you were looking for! My search for a 1975 production sport model Rolex continues....

20 April 2009, 11:05 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Aaron, it looks to be fine. Appears it may have a service replacement insert and hands. No biggie, but it might be worth trying to find out about the dial. A RED would have be correct for a 73 timeframe. If I'm reading the serial number correctly, a 3.9 might be closer to 75. I'm good with white there.

20 April 2009, 09:49 AM	#7
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	I'm not sure about the dial. It could be a service dial. I was planning to ask about it.

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