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Dr.Smellody · 20 March 2015, 07:47 AM

Congratulations. Keep it, they stopped making them 35 years ago. Keep both, sell a kidney instead.

jason42807 · 20 March 2015, 09:19 AM

Is it sad that I keep Polywatch in my car with a rag?

jason42807 · 20 March 2015, 09:22 AM

My brother an I have agreed to split the watch price wise and add it to our collection. We are just going to share it and the others we have. Makes it more affordable that way.

PoderEsBueno · 20 March 2015, 09:23 AM

Looks great - enjoy it

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stillsane · 20 March 2015, 09:26 AM

I have a white sub 1680 5.44 mil. Been in the family since purchase. Has a folded link 9315 bracelet with a C stamped in the clasp. I read the C stamp was for a 1978 bracelet. I have concluded my watch is a 1978. Although I had one person tell me it was a 1977.

cajuntiger · 20 March 2015, 09:39 AM

wise move! Congrats!

Old Expat Beast · 20 March 2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cajuntiger

Bobs Watches has never been accurate...not sure why they don't fix their calculator.

Yes, we get quite a few confused new or potential owners here wondering why their mid 1960s watch is 1950s (for example) according to Bob's calculator. It gives 2011 for all random serials, too.

jason42807 · 22 March 2015, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jason42807

Well I ended up with the watch. Thanks for the education on the year! I always love learning about these vintage pieces. Now I just have to decide to keep this one or sell my 1980 Snowflake. Decisions decisions. The bracelet is a 16520 with solid end links. Again bad iPhone pic. Sorry in advance.

Can anyone help with identifying the bracelet? I have tried researching and the number on the link next to the end link has 16520. I am not familiar with this number. Is this even a genuine Rolex Bracelet? I am going to be keeping my eyes out for a 9315 period correct bracelet for the watch.

lhanddds · 22 March 2015, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

many congrats and enjoy!

edit: bracelet could be 'wrong' !

Yep, something's not right with the bracelet, incorrect end links.

Tudor66 · 22 March 2015, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jason42807

Can anyone help with identifying the bracelet? I have tried researching and the number on the link next to the end link has 16520. I am not familiar with this number. Is this even a genuine Rolex Bracelet? I am going to be keeping my eyes out for a 9315 period correct bracelet for the watch.

Congrats, you have a really nice white sub, you did well on that price in my opinion.

I use a newer 93150 bracelet on my 1680 submariner, they are easy to find, and can be used on vintage GMT's, datejusts.., etc... I recommend a 93150 band....

willang · 22 March 2015, 10:57 AM

Congrats! Great looking 1680

Mark020 · 22 March 2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KingsleyWalcott

Your examples look like they haven't been updated in a long time.

No why should they?

Anyway: nice catch at a bargain price.

Fredrik · 22 March 2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jason42807

Can anyone help with identifying the bracelet? I have tried researching and the number on the link next to the end link has 16520. I am not familiar with this number. Is this even a genuine Rolex Bracelet? I am going to be keeping my eyes out for a 9315 period correct bracelet for the watch.

The bracelet is counterfeit. Just try to read the text on the clasp, it's gibberish.

You need a 93150 with 580 end links and a VC or maybe VB clasp code, that is what mine came with in -78.

jason42807 · 23 March 2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fredrik

The bracelet is counterfeit. Just try to read the text on the clasp, it's gibberish.

You need a 93150 with 580 end links and a VC or maybe VB clasp code, that is what mine came with in -78.

Perfect for what I was looking for. I had my doubts about the bracelet but the watch head is in great condition and has the service paperwork from RSC Dallas and shows the hands, dial were refused for replacement but the bezel insert was replace at RSC.

Konstantine · 23 March 2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by watchcrank

Polywatch is your plexi's friend. nice 1680

What's polywatch :O I was always terrified to try anything on my baby, are you sure that ''thingy'' is safe to use? I googled it and it is a £4 tube Have you tried it?

Old Expat Beast · 24 March 2015, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Konstantine

What's polywatch :O I was always terrified to try anything on my baby, are you sure that ''thingy'' is safe to use? I googled it and it is a £4 tube Have you tried it?

It's fine, and many people swear by it. There are instructional videos on youtube.

20 March 2015, 09:19 AM	#32
jason42807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jason Location: Madison, MS Watch: 80 94110, 78 1680 Posts: 116	Is it sad that I keep Polywatch in my car with a rag? Attached Images

20 March 2015, 09:22 AM	#33
jason42807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jason Location: Madison, MS Watch: 80 94110, 78 1680 Posts: 116	My brother an I have agreed to split the watch price wise and add it to our collection. We are just going to share it and the others we have. Makes it more affordable that way. Attached Images

20 March 2015, 09:23 AM	#34
PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Looks great - enjoy it ^ __________________ Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno

20 March 2015, 07:47 AM	#31
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	Congratulations. Keep it, they stopped making them 35 years ago. Keep both, sell a kidney instead.

20 March 2015, 09:26 AM	#35
stillsane "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Tom T Location: Illinois Watch: 1680, 214270, BLNR Posts: 168	I have a white sub 1680 5.44 mil. Been in the family since purchase. Has a folded link 9315 bracelet with a C stamped in the clasp. I read the C stamp was for a 1978 bracelet. I have concluded my watch is a 1978. Although I had one person tell me it was a 1977.

20 March 2015, 09:39 AM	#36
cajuntiger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,149	wise move! Congrats!

22 March 2015, 10:57 AM	#41
willang "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 489	Congrats! Great looking 1680

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