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Old 17 August 2012, 04:38 AM   #1
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Icon20 Incoming...My new, new RED 1680
As a few of you know Im a flipper.. I have it really bad... this should be my last flip for many years... I upgraded my RED 1680 sub for this RED 1680 SUB

I felt for the money it had to be perfect. This example IMO is pretty damn close..

Its a:

1972
1680
Mark 6 dial
3,68X,XXX serial
folded link bracelet


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The "old" one..




The "new" one...





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Old 17 August 2012, 04:40 AM   #2
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Old 17 August 2012, 07:48 AM   #3
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Very nice 1680!
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Old 17 August 2012, 07:53 AM   #4
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Very nice 1680!
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Old 17 August 2012, 07:54 AM   #5
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Congratulations again Tom! Looks great! You should of sent the other one to me, and got the new one!
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Old 17 August 2012, 08:24 AM   #6
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Old 17 August 2012, 08:39 AM   #7
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You need help brother.... ;-)
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Old 17 August 2012, 08:42 AM   #8
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Great pick up! Congrats and Enjoy
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Old 17 August 2012, 08:47 AM   #9
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Very nice. I want one.
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Old 17 August 2012, 08:48 AM   #10
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You need help brother.... ;-)
I think you are correct..

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Old 17 August 2012, 08:55 AM   #11
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Old 17 August 2012, 08:57 AM   #12
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As a few of you know Im a flipper.. I have it really bad... this should be my last flip for many years...
Congrats, very nice pickup!

We'll see about the flipping part!
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Old 17 August 2012, 12:50 PM   #13
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I like the new one better. Good Pick. Rich
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Old 17 August 2012, 12:56 PM   #14
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Nice Tom,

Keep us posted regarding how much wrist time this classic is getting. I have a mental barrier of spending no more than $4,000 dollars on any watch, so I probably won't be joining the white/red 1680 club, but I like seeing the nice watches our fellow members have here... Enjoy
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Old 17 August 2012, 01:12 PM   #15
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Fan of the 72 red sub too here! Enjoy her in good health buddy and by the way.. the insert on the new one.. is a nicer one!

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Old 17 August 2012, 01:20 PM   #16
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Nice pickup! I love the Red 1680's, it's on my wishlist!
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Old 17 August 2012, 01:39 PM   #17
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Congrats!! Looks like a minty Mark 6, the last of the Red's!!
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:08 PM   #18
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Congrats!! Looks like a minty Mark 6, the last of the Red's!!
I love it thanks..
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:16 PM   #19
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Love it. Love the dial and hands and how they "match" better than the orginal.
I'm sure you've 1000% confirmed that everything is legit? SO CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:41 PM   #20
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"I felt for the money it had to be perfect."
I agree with that.

"This example IMO is pretty damn close."
I agree with that too.
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:44 PM   #21
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Nice Tom,

Keep us posted regarding how much wrist time this classic is getting. I have a mental barrier of spending no more than $4,000 dollars on any watch, so I probably won't be joining the white/red 1680 club, but I like seeing the nice watches our fellow members have here... Enjoy

So wise, an excellent rule to abide. I admire your self discipline and objectivity.
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:45 PM   #22
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Love it. Love the dial and hands and how they "match" better than the orginal.
I'm sure you've 1000% confirmed that everything is legit? SO CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah.. 100%..it's an amazing piece..
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Old 17 August 2012, 03:12 PM   #23
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Love it!
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