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Pict · 4 February 2015, 09:09 PM

Great purchase looks lovely. I have a 1979 5.9mil mark 1dial, the L in ROLEX directly under the coronet is one way to indentify this. The plexi looks aftermarket, like mine as i think the original would not have had the bevel and been square at the top. But I'm by no means an expert.

Here's a photo of mine for comparison:

jyan212 · 5 February 2015, 12:26 AM

Excellent pick up! Congrats!

PoderEsBueno · 5 February 2015, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll9

When you say maxi plots does that mean there are 1680 dial versions with smaller plots?

Mk1 dials happen to have slightly thicker markers compared to other dial variations of white 1680s. I dont know if we can say that for all mk1 dials but most i have seen appears with maxi plots.

Here is one for your comparison, you can see the difference better at '9', '6', '12' markers

Mk1 & Mk2

PhotoCredit:Montecristo444

watchcrank · 5 February 2015, 12:41 AM

Very nice catch, congrats, M

jban5 · 5 February 2015, 12:53 AM

That is a beautiful Sub. If I found it I wouldn't be able to make the same mistake as the original owner, it would be actively in the rotation and proudly worn often.

traf · 5 February 2015, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhak22

Thank you. I love your avatar pic, :) (I currently own an early 80s Guerciotti, a Credit Agricole Look team bike and a mid-80s Eddy Merckx)

Sounds like a great stable!

This is my current road setup:

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roll9 · 5 February 2015, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

Mk1 dials happen to have slightly thicker markers compared to other dial variations of white 1680s. I dont know if we can say that for all mk1 dials but most i have seen appears with maxi plots.

Here is one for your comparison, you can see the difference better at '9', '6', '12' markers

Mk1 & Mk2

PhotoCredit:Montecristo444

Does my mk 1 have the thicker plots? Even with your great comparison shot I can't tell for sure.

Loevhagen · 5 February 2015, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll9

Does my mk 1 have the thicker plots? Even with your great comparison shot I can't tell for sure.

Yes it has.

Congrats with your purchase.

PoderEsBueno · 5 February 2015, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll9

Does my mk 1 have the thicker plots? Even with your great comparison shot I can't tell for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Yes it has.

Congrats with your purchase.

X 2 Yes

Great watch.

roll9 · 5 February 2015, 02:29 AM

Thanks for the info guys.

dbhak22 · 5 February 2015, 03:26 AM

Cool, so my dial is actually a Mk 1?? That's "better", right? :)

How about the crystal, is it a replacement since it has the bevels? Thanks again all!

GMT993 · 5 February 2015, 04:00 AM

Great find! Well done that man.

Hawk99 · 5 February 2015, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbhak22

Cool, so my dial is actually a Mk 1?? That's "better", right? :)

How about the crystal, is it a replacement since it has the bevels? Thanks again all!

Yes, your dial is a Mk1, and your crystal is definitely a service replacement, which looks like its never been polished at all. The edges are very crisp.

Mine says hi, with a slightly different look:

EricM · 5 February 2015, 04:56 AM

Awesome find and great timing. It's your lucky day!

JJL · 5 February 2015, 06:36 AM

Wow, great looking piece!

dbhak22 · 6 February 2015, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk99

Yes, your dial is a Mk1, and your crystal is definitely a service replacement, which looks like its never been polished at all. The edges are very crisp.

Mine says hi, with a slightly different look:

Thanks for the info. Great to hear it's a Mk1 and good to know about the crystal.

Nice piece on your end! Faded bezel and sans-cyclops, :)

StaceeJaxx · 6 February 2015, 05:51 AM

Very nice, wish my plots were that thick. looks almost Maxi

Brushpup · 6 February 2015, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbhak22

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?

Ouch,
That must have ruined his day. He should have gotten a hold put on it some how. Good for you man, that is a nice find.

bzabodyn · 6 February 2015, 07:34 AM

Yes beautiful watch! I actually prefer the white 1680 MK1 to even the red Subs (please don't shoot!)

Congrats!

BZ

GeoGio Greece · 6 February 2015, 09:23 AM

Great looking watch. Almost NOS. Congrats

JustinK · 6 February 2015, 11:10 AM

Great find. Congrats!

5 February 2015, 03:26 AM	#41
dbhak22 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 3,063	Cool, so my dial is actually a Mk 1?? That's "better", right? :) How about the crystal, is it a replacement since it has the bevels? Thanks again all! __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

6 February 2015, 09:23 AM	#50
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Great looking watch. Almost NOS. Congrats __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

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4 February 2015, 09:09 PM	#31
Pict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: G Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Posts: 384	Great purchase looks lovely. I have a 1979 5.9mil mark 1dial, the L in ROLEX directly under the coronet is one way to indentify this. The plexi looks aftermarket, like mine as i think the original would not have had the bevel and been square at the top. But I'm by no means an expert. Here's a photo of mine for comparison:

5 February 2015, 12:26 AM	#32
jyan212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York, NY Watch: 16750 matte dial Posts: 294	Excellent pick up! Congrats!

5 February 2015, 12:41 AM	#34
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Very nice catch, congrats, M

5 February 2015, 12:53 AM	#35
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	That is a beautiful Sub. If I found it I wouldn't be able to make the same mistake as the original owner, it would be actively in the rotation and proudly worn often.

5 February 2015, 02:29 AM	#40
roll9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: California Watch: 1016 & 16700 Posts: 368	Thanks for the info guys.

5 February 2015, 04:00 AM	#42
GMT993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wales,UK Watch: 1675. Speedy Pro. Posts: 30	Great find! Well done that man.

5 February 2015, 04:56 AM	#44
EricM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 71	Awesome find and great timing. It's your lucky day!

5 February 2015, 06:36 AM	#45
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Wow, great looking piece!

6 February 2015, 05:51 AM	#47
StaceeJaxx Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Just Fly Casual Posts: 698	Very nice, wish my plots were that thick. looks almost Maxi

6 February 2015, 07:34 AM	#49
bzabodyn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 794	Yes beautiful watch! I actually prefer the white 1680 MK1 to even the red Subs (please don't shoot!) Congrats! BZ

6 February 2015, 11:10 AM	#51
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	Great find. Congrats!

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