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4 February 2015, 11:46 AM
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Unexpected purchase...1680 (Lots of pictures)
Hi folks, so I was at an antique show over the weekend and came across a vintage watch dealer who had this 1680 that immediately caught my eye. I am not in the market for a new watch but couldn't resist (we all know that feeling). I believe I got a very good deal and a piece in pristine condition. The seller got this watch from an estate sale of an older gentleman who recently passed. His wife stated that he rarely wore the watch which seems to be the case based on the condition. I am by no means a Rolex expert let alone a vintage Rolex expert but know a little from all the great information and people on this forum. Based on that, I made the purchase but would also love to get everyone's feedback as well. Of course if I had serious doubts, I would have inquired PRIOR to purchase.
Here's what I know: S/N: 6.1m (~1979?) DIAL: Appears to be original (Mk III?) with nice creamy markers and has expected open 6 and 9 date wheel HANDS: Match the dial perfectly; creamy BEZEL: Extremely sharp so I'm hoping it's original. Insert pearl appears to be original as well. CRYSTAL: Plexi 'tophat' crystal CASE: When I removed the bracelet, it appeared as if it had never been removed and barely worn...no pitting, not rubbing, etc. (see pics). The lugs also seem as thick as can be (this is where I cannot tell if it has previously been polished) and very nice beveling/chamfers. Please enjoy the pictures below and feel free to confirm or correct my thoughts above. Also any additional comments/thoughts are welcome. Thanks all!  Came with the original box (inner AND outer):      The 'tophat' plexi crystal:   The case/bevels:      Obligatory wrist shot: 
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4 February 2015, 11:50 AM
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awesome, huge congrats!
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4 February 2015, 11:53 AM
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Finally some love for the white not red! Congrats.
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4 February 2015, 11:56 AM
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Love the white! Beautiful piece
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4 February 2015, 11:59 AM
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Looks amazing, congrats!!
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4 February 2015, 12:00 PM
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Great find!!!
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4 February 2015, 12:05 PM
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That is a beauty!
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4 February 2015, 12:09 PM
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I'm not a great Sub lover, but that is one heck of a beautiful watch. Wear it in good health and enjoy that puppy.
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4 February 2015, 12:11 PM
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Great 1680!
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4 February 2015, 12:14 PM
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the case looks great congrats
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4 February 2015, 12:15 PM
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Love unexpected incomings
 My favorite configuration MK1 dial/Maxi plots. Looks great overall, appears all original and very clean. Fat and sharp case, looks like unpolished - better shots of the crownguards would help to examine. Love those large plots, wear in good health My 5,5mil says hi  
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4 February 2015, 12:31 PM
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Congrats on a great watch.
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4 February 2015, 12:48 PM
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Very nice! Congrats
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4 February 2015, 12:50 PM
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Nice find. Congrats on a great looking 1680.
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4 February 2015, 01:03 PM
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What a find.
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4 February 2015, 01:12 PM
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Awesome find. Looks great! Congrats!
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4 February 2015, 01:13 PM
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Nice find, congrats!!
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4 February 2015, 01:19 PM
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Fabulous find!
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4 February 2015, 01:30 PM
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Looks amazing. Congrats!!
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4 February 2015, 01:38 PM
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Wow. Great find and what luck! Congrats!
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4 February 2015, 02:20 PM
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Beautiful watch! Congrats!
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4 February 2015, 02:40 PM
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Beautiful 1680! Just amazing, especially with all the original boxes, etc! Well played, sir!
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4 February 2015, 02:51 PM
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Fabulous watch, congrats
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4 February 2015, 03:19 PM
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What a beauty!
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4 February 2015, 03:48 PM
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Great find and I love the original box with it. Really nice example!
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4 February 2015, 04:07 PM
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That is great!
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4 February 2015, 04:10 PM
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4 February 2015, 04:30 PM
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4 February 2015, 04:31 PM
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4 February 2015, 04:35 PM
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Thanks all! It truly was an amazing find...and it's a long story but if I had been seconds late to the booth, it would have been gone as another interested buyer showed up with a deposit for the watch while I was examining it (but he had never told the seller he was committed earlier so the seller gave me the option first...).
Can anyone confirm the dial version?
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