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Old 11 August 2012, 08:51 PM   #1
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My First Vintage 1680

After going thru many Rolex in life, I've finally decided to pick up my first vintage. I was deciding between the 5513 and 1680 and ended up with this as this was produced in my birth year. To be honest, they are so different to the new ones and people notice them even more. I'm very happy with it and just want to share this.

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Old 11 August 2012, 10:21 PM   #2
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Excellent choice! Not the greatest picture but the patina looks great!
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Old 11 August 2012, 10:24 PM   #3
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Old 11 August 2012, 10:39 PM   #4
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Congrats! This will most likely be the first of many. It becomes an addiction. Wear it in good health
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Old 11 August 2012, 10:49 PM   #5
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Nice one

Enjoy it

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Old 12 August 2012, 12:09 AM   #6
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:30 AM   #7
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:43 AM   #8
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Very nice 1680, enjoy.
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Old 12 August 2012, 12:53 AM   #9
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Congrats on the 1680 A great watch
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Old 12 August 2012, 03:55 AM   #10
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Congratulations on your 1680. Very clean looking watch. Looking at it makes me think people should have both red and white versions depending on mood. The white is seems stealthy, perhaps more versatile. Wonder if that's what Rolex had in mind. Thank you for sharing.
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Old 12 August 2012, 04:08 AM   #11
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Thanks.... Vintage is now my interest.. My list is adding up... 5513 Maxi 1680 Red 1665 DRSD etc... but they are too much at this moment... will enjoy my 1680 first....
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Old 12 August 2012, 05:41 AM   #12
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Congrats to yours 1680.Very nice watch.




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Old 12 August 2012, 05:51 AM   #13
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Lovely 1680! Really like the patina
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Old 12 August 2012, 06:59 PM   #14
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Lovely watch and a great choice.

A true tool watch.

Welcome to the 1680 club :)
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Old 12 August 2012, 07:14 PM   #15
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Nice! And I am sure will not be your last;)
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Old 13 August 2012, 12:49 AM   #16
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Congrats!! A true classic!
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Old 13 August 2012, 12:57 AM   #17
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Congrats, can't beat a birth year watch!
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Old 14 August 2012, 04:31 PM   #19
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Old 14 August 2012, 04:42 PM   #20
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just got my first one last week as well.....
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Old 15 August 2012, 02:05 AM   #21
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Nice; jealous. Sorry, in Rolex-speak, LV with envy.
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