Question on which 1680 Red to choose

[willang]

Just as I was getting into vintage 3 years back, family commitments pulled me away and now I'm back and trying to get my grail watch.

I would love to hear feedback from my fellow enthusiasts on which of the following is a better choice given that they are very close in price, age and condition.

1) http://10pastten.com/watch/ta721

2) http://www.hqmilton.com/watches/1970...box-and-papers

Thanks!

[AS1]

Hi. Before you spend a lot of time on the comparison, are you 100% sure that the first one is still available? I only ask because the stock on that website has not been updated for a significant amount of time.

[Jason71]

Eric's seems to be in a little nicer shape, although it may just be a situation of a recent polish where Jacek's may not have been touched since he acquired it. I can't believe complete reds are commanding this sort of price now.

[colpol]

Be surprised if no 1 not long gone - as someone says the site doesn't seem t get updated much

For about 4/ 5 years I was saving up for a red 1680. That was what I was getting - no question about

Thankfully I came to my senses - got a mint 1680 from andrew shear for less than 1/2 of what those 2 are going for

Unless your hearts 101% into a red - don't buy (if you'll forgive the pun) into the hype about the red "popping out", something special, etc. A nice\ super fine 1680 takes a lot of beating - all IMHO of course ;.)

[brandrea]

Wow the price of these 1680 red subs .......

[Vincent65]

There's nothing in it, really - both excellent examples, both same price. Of those particular two, I'd probably choose Jacek's because I prefer the case, patina/dial, and the insert.

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Wow the price of these 1680 red subs .......

[willang]

Sorry for late response. Was out looking at watches with the missus earlier.

Thanks AS1 and Colpol. I didn't know Eric's site is dormant.

I also couldn't believe that prices skyrocketed from 2012 when I last looked into it.

[willang]

Originally Posted by colpol

Be surprised if no 1 not long gone - as someone says the site doesn't seem t get updated much

For about 4/ 5 years I was saving up for a red 1680. That was what I was getting - no question about

Thankfully I came to my senses - got a mint 1680 from andrew shear for less than 1/2 of what those 2 are going for

Unless your hearts 101% into a red - don't buy (if you'll forgive the pun) into the hype about the red "popping out", something special, etc. A nice\ super fine 1680 takes a lot of beating - all IMHO of course ;.)

I'm glad you came to your senses. Since I started looking a week back, I have been really itching to get one.

And wife is enabling me right now as she knows I wanted one for a long time.

[R44]

I wouldn't touch number 1 because of the case condition. Look at the picture of right lower lug and other photo of the straight end-on view of the lugs. The excessive strap wear on the bottom inside of the lugs would always annoy me (I've purchased watches in the past where I have accepted a compromise on condition in a specific area and the fact is you are never totally happy with the watch).

Good luck with the search, I have both a Red and a White as I'm a big fan of the 1680.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by colpol

Be surprised if no 1 not long gone - as someone says the site doesn't seem t get updated much

For about 4/ 5 years I was saving up for a red 1680. That was what I was getting - no question about

Thankfully I came to my senses - got a mint 1680 from andrew shear for less than 1/2 of what those 2 are going for

Unless your hearts 101% into a red - don't buy (if you'll forgive the pun) into the hype about the red "popping out", something special, etc. A nice\ super fine 1680 takes a lot of beating - all IMHO of course ;.)

x2. Also, unless you're one of those guys who must have boxes and papers with vintage pieces, you could save yourself even more money _ thousands, really _ by finding the best example without b&ps, whether it's a red or white 1680. Good luck in your search.

[willang]

Originally Posted by R44

I wouldn't touch number 1 because of the case condition. Look at the picture of right lower lug and other photo of the straight end-on view of the lugs. The excessive strap wear on the bottom inside of the lugs would always annoy me (I've purchased watches in the past where I have accepted a compromise on condition in a specific area and the fact is you are never totally happy with the watch).

Good luck with the search, I have both a Red and a White as I'm a big fan of the 1680.

I can see the issue with the wear but can you elaborate on the issue with the right lower lug?

Thanks!

[willang]

Originally Posted by swish77

x2. Also, unless you're one of those guys who must have boxes and papers with vintage pieces, you could save yourself even more money _ thousands, really _ by finding the best example without b&ps, whether it's a red or white 1680. Good luck in your search.

Thanks! For this one, I would really like a complete set.

[Dr DRW]

Can't go wrong with HQ Milton , you'll be paying 12 for the watch 6 for the papers tho!

[cajuntiger]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Wow the price of these 1680 red subs .......

yikes, 18k...for that kind of money you can find some far less common gems.

[jdmi32]

I saw Jacek's Red in person last Thursday. Looks very nice indeed. He had a couple of Reds actually, but I was too busy drooling over all the other watches that he was kind enough to show me. Wow is all that I can say.

[sgmgolf]

Man...it is hard for me to believe that these 1680 reds are going for $18K. Am I wrong in thinking that about 2 years ago something like this would sell for $12.5-13K.
Well as they say......supply and demand!

Do box and papers really add that much value to these vintage pieces?

[cajuntiger]

they were 12.5-13k two days ago :)
2 years ago they were south of 10

[willang]

Originally Posted by Dr DRW

Can't go wrong with HQ Milton , you'll be paying 12 for the watch 6 for the papers tho!

Originally Posted by sgmgolf

Do box and papers really add that much value to these vintage pieces?

You guys really got me thinking about this, it does look like B&P is adding a significant premium here!

The search continues...

[willang]

Is the rust seen on the edge/crystal in the 2 and 5 o'clock a concern?
http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...b.jpg~original

Thanks!

[Brushpup]

Yea, I keep seeing people in the General forum saying pretty easy to find at 10K. I keep saying where?? Nice examples were there two-three years ago maybe, not now. This watch is really seeing the crazy price now, but just wait a few more years. I don't think there is any end in sight, because more, and more people want this watch every day.

[Chris B]

It's not on the dial & most likely tarnishing rather than creeping rust

I had a similar blemish appear on my 1680 twenty-five months after a RSC service, I sent it back , twas fixed within a week with a thousand apologies, a gratis fresh service & new 2 yr warranty ...

[willang]

Thanks for the info! Good to know that this can be fixed.