1680 Prices

[enginerd]

Am I drunk? I mean, this one's nice but $21.5k nice???

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...iner-1680-9504

Guess I shouldn't have sold my '79 a couple years ago...actually liked it more.

[Gina Marie]

Near nos can ask whatever they want.....not many examples out there.

[Gina Marie]

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

[thomaspp]

Wow! 1680s really catching on. I seem to see more feet first reds in the 30k range!

One more reason to love my Mk1 red I suppose..

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

Great point. Which means, unless you plan on tucking it away as an investment, the moment you "drive it off the lot" (to use a new car comparison) it starts to depreciate with each new nick, scratch, blemish and replacement part.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

Not sure I agree with this. Worn carefully, an NOS case can stay that way, or at least close to it, and can live its life unpolished. That 1680 is stunning, with a amazing case and great patina. You just don’t see many like that anymore. Nonetheless, the price still seems high, IMHO.

The one thing I don't like, besides the price, is that case back stick that someone has filled in with a sharpie. What's up with that?

[btinl]

Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

I agree. If it's destined to be a safe queen, it's not a good purchase for me.

[R44]

I think I prefer the dial and hands on my 1978 1680 White.

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by swish77

Not sure I agree with this. Worn carefully, an NOS case can stay that way, or at least close to it, and can live its life unpolished. That 1680 is stunning, with a amazing case and great patina. You just don’t see many like that anymore. Nonetheless, the price still seems high, IMHO.

The one thing I don't like, besides the price, is that case back stick that someone has filled in with a sharpie. What's up with that?

Completely agree........especially about the sharpie

[sensui]

I wouldn't buy a safe queen looking NOS vintage either....I'd be too paranoid to wear it around and it defeats the point of the watch.

[strafer_kid]

Amazing price!

[rootbeer7]

Nice piece but that case is not 20k perfect and watch only!!! A fool and their money........

[j0oftheworld]

I was going to try finding a birth year '79 until I noticed the prices.

[Recaro18]

I have a nice '79 1680 on the classifieds for under $9k

[Woody]

Originally Posted by recaro18

I have a nice '79 1680 on the classifieds for under $9k

Lovely watch - you need to increase your price.......the way the market is at the moment you might get more interest and a quicker sale

[enginerd]

Originally Posted by j0oftheworld

I was going to try finding a birth year '79 until I noticed the prices.

You'd cry if I told you what I paid in 2015.

[enginerd]

Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Near nos can ask whatever they want.....not many examples out there.

Where do you get NOS from the listing? It even says "light wear from use" in the description. I usually believe that Jacek's asking prices are fair; this one just caught me a bit off guard. I was expecting to see a red 1680, or at minimum a complete set with some special story behind the piece. The Sharpie does bother me.

[sfc rick]

Nice watch, makes me appreciate my 1977 a lot more. Plus I daily drive mine everywhere.

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[Vincent65]

Yup - insane

[dbhak22]

I looked really closely and could not find "Tiffany" anywhere on the dial...

[Styles Bitchley]

1680 prices are truly surging in the past few years. Beautiful watch. Hard to relax wearing something so pristine though.

[Andrewlennywatches]

Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

true

[springer]

Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

1680 prices are truly surging in the past few years. Beautiful watch. Hard to relax wearing something so pristine though.

I didn't realize the non red 1680s have been surging in price the past few years - my personal observation is that appreciation has been very, very minimal during this time frame.

If one takes the time to look around, later versions and very nice 1680s are available from $9,000-$10,000.

[sfc rick]

1680 Sub in White's have been gaining value, especially in the past year. I don't know why but I've been seeing it. Even mine with service dial, bezel has been increasing so I'll just continue to wear and enjoy it.

[springer]

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[springer]

Originally Posted by sfc rick

1680 Sub in White's have been gaining value, especially in the past year. I don't know why but I've been seeing it. Even mine with service dial, bezel has been increasing so I'll just continue to wear and enjoy it.

Since you posted behind me, I assume your comments were directed to me and whether your comments were directed at me or not Rick, I would agree with your observation - many vintage models have increased in value the past few years, some more than other models. With that said, surging in value, to me, is much more substantial, which I haven't seen happening with the later 1680s.

[enginerd]

Originally Posted by R44

I think I prefer the dial and hands on my 1978 1680 White.

Mine looked like that depending on the light.

Same watch as in my first post:

[enginerd]

Originally Posted by springer

I didn't realize the non red 1680s have been surging in price the past few years - my personal observation is that appreciation has been very, very minimal during this time frame.

If one takes the time to look around, later versions and very nice 1680s are available from $9,000-$10,000.

I paid 1/2 that two years ago for my freshly serviced '79. I'd call that a surge, or maybe I just got a smokin deal.

It came looking like this, but with original bracelet, crown and insert included. I did quite well on the sale, but still wishing I kept it.

[dbhak22]

Don't hate me guys...I found this 1680 at a flea market / antiques fair two and half years ago...paid $4,400:

[Jfullm42]

I don't hate you bro... well maybe just a little
Such a killer find, you deserve it