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shandy · 1 August 2009, 08:58 AM

My first vintage Rolex sighting today was when I went to my local watchmaker to pick up one of my vintages that he had been fixing. I spied this beauty on his wrist and I said I had not noticed him wearing it before.

He told me his Dad had purchased it new in 1970 he thinks and had worn it up untill he passed it on to my watchmaker who will I am sure pass it on to his son when the time comes.

The condition of the watch is outstanding, you can see it has been worn but very well loved, the dial and hands were unmarked and apart from daily wear and tear marks on the case and bracelet those too were immaculate. I just wish I had a camera with me at the time

This was one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen, there is something about the simplicity of the design that is just so right, makes the new one coming out this year look contrived in comparison!

I can see this leading me down an expensive road

JPersat · 1 August 2009, 09:21 AM

The 1680 is such a great watch. It is definately on my list of future purchases.

DadsWatch72 · 1 August 2009, 09:26 AM

Same thing happened to me when I saw BIGFOOT. Wish I woulda had a camera.

shandy · 1 August 2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

Same thing happened to me when I saw BIGFOOT. Wish I woulda had a camera.

Hey, who gave you permission to take a photo of me on holiday

therolexguy · 1 August 2009, 11:00 AM

I love my 1680. The tall plastic is cool.

1 August 2009, 08:58 AM	#1
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Saw a wonderful sub 1680 today! My first vintage Rolex sighting today was when I went to my local watchmaker to pick up one of my vintages that he had been fixing. I spied this beauty on his wrist and I said I had not noticed him wearing it before. He told me his Dad had purchased it new in 1970 he thinks and had worn it up untill he passed it on to my watchmaker who will I am sure pass it on to his son when the time comes. The condition of the watch is outstanding, you can see it has been worn but very well loved, the dial and hands were unmarked and apart from daily wear and tear marks on the case and bracelet those too were immaculate. I just wish I had a camera with me at the time This was one of the most beautiful watches I have ever seen, there is something about the simplicity of the design that is just so right, makes the new one coming out this year look contrived in comparison! I can see this leading me down an expensive road

1 August 2009, 09:26 AM	#3
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Same thing happened to me when I saw BIGFOOT. Wish I woulda had a camera. Attached Images

1 August 2009, 11:00 AM	#5
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I love my 1680. The tall plastic is cool. Attached Images

1 August 2009, 09:21 AM	#2
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	The 1680 is such a great watch. It is definately on my list of future purchases.

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