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Beaumont Miller II · 25 September 2010, 02:48 PM

Sometimes it hard to know what sparks your passion until you see it. When I saw a 1680 with the most faded insert I had ever seen, I knew I wanted a watch like that. Today my insert arrived and here it is installed. I just need to get a tritium pearl to finish it off. Have a great weekend.

Frogman4me · 25 September 2010, 02:57 PM

wow! very nice

onkyo · 25 September 2010, 02:59 PM

There is nothing like a beautifully faded insert....

Great looking piece!

bb3188 · 25 September 2010, 03:48 PM

nice ghost insert......makes such a change to the look of your 1680....:)

mike · 25 September 2010, 06:17 PM

greekbum · 25 September 2010, 09:03 PM

I like it

WildECayotee · 25 September 2010, 09:13 PM

I'm suprised just how good this looks.

Hmmmm

I think I need one!

Racer X · 25 September 2010, 11:34 PM

That looks really cool. I could see having a black insert and a faded silver one like that one and changing up the look from time to time, kind of like alternating between the SS bracelet and a NATO.

BarkMaster · 25 September 2010, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildECayotee

I'm suprised just how good this looks.

Hmmmm

I think I need one!

I am also surprised I like it.

Good Job!

mountainjogger · 25 September 2010, 11:40 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbs up:

Michael M. · 26 September 2010, 12:06 AM

Looks awesome!

non_sequitur · 26 September 2010, 12:15 AM

Looking great! Wouldn't have known how good this insert looks until put on a watch like this!

Yazo · 26 September 2010, 04:57 AM

Beautiful!!

newsboy · 26 September 2010, 05:37 AM

Top insert

Beaumont Miller II · 27 September 2010, 01:01 AM

That is what I love about vintage Rolex watches. There are so many choices within the same reference. You can find dials with as much patina as you like, bezel inserts to the degree of fade that you prefer, and cases with PCG or round. Combine that with an oyster band with rivits or not or a plain Nato strap, and you can have a unique watch that is unlike any you are likely to see in the wild. When you want something different, change the strap or the bezel insert or both.

non_sequitur · 27 September 2010, 01:11 AM

Being able to change stuff is indeed very cool. In many ways, I wished it were even more convenient (and cheaper) to change things around on Rolex. With Panerai for instance, I could change straps like crazy, and with every change it's almost like you're getting a new watch every time!

Davvan · 27 September 2010, 05:49 PM

That is a sweet look for a 1680. Proper

It really gives the watch a whole new apperance....well done and enjoy

Dalton · 28 September 2010, 07:27 AM

Im into it!

Rebel · 28 September 2010, 07:29 AM

Very Very Very Good Looking. Enjoy.

sakuraba · 28 September 2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Amazing how a change in strap and insert can totally change the "attitude" of your watch!

peppermannen · 2 October 2010, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Sometimes it hard to know what sparks your passion until you see it. When I saw a 1680 with the most faded insert I had ever seen, I knew I wanted a watch like that. Today my insert arrived and here it is installed. I just need to get a tritium pearl to finish it off. Have a great weekend.

Man, that's a nice watch! Coolest insert I think I've ever seen

Maybe even the coolest watch. Just to die for.

Beaumont Miller II · 3 October 2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peppermannen

Man, that's a nice watch! Coolest insert I think I've ever seen

Maybe even the coolest watch. Just to die for.

Thanks.

I feel like I am still in the honeymoon phase. Here is a better pic.

Lol-x · 3 October 2010, 07:17 AM

I like that Sub. I have one that is almost identical with the faded grey bezel insert.
Its a great look

especially with that massive serrated edge bezel, it looks like a buzz saw

Manyoo · 3 October 2010, 09:47 AM

Suite.

peony88 · 4 October 2010, 12:12 PM

very nice 1680

rpmooreii · 4 October 2010, 12:56 PM

I hate to be negative because clearly beauty is in the eye of the beholder.... but I don't like it. The insert is so faded and the dial and case in such good condition... that, to my eye at least, it looks unnatural.

On a related note, I think a partially faded insert on that watch would look truly incredible.

...Roger

Dalton · 6 October 2010, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpmooreii

I hate to be negative because clearly beauty is in the eye of the beholder.... but I don't like it. The insert is so faded and the dial and case in such good condition... that, to my eye at least, it looks unnatural.

On a related note, I think a partially faded insert on that watch would look truly incredible.

...Roger

it's kinda like owning a faded to hell P-car with immaculate interior and Drivetrain. Simply gorgeous!

TSW · 6 October 2010, 10:51 AM

Talk about faded insert simply beautiful!!!!

25 September 2010, 02:48 PM	#1
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	A new look for my 1680 Sometimes it hard to know what sparks your passion until you see it. When I saw a 1680 with the most faded insert I had ever seen, I knew I wanted a watch like that. Today my insert arrived and here it is installed. I just need to get a tritium pearl to finish it off. Have a great weekend.

25 September 2010, 09:03 PM	#6
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I like it __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

25 September 2010, 11:40 PM	#10
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Awesome Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbs up::thumbs up::thumbs up: __________________ The King of Cool.

27 September 2010, 05:49 PM	#17
Davvan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Location Location Watch: out..make way!! Posts: 726	That is a sweet look for a 1680. Proper It really gives the watch a whole new apperance....well done and enjoy __________________ Mare Nostrum

28 September 2010, 07:29 AM	#19
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	Very Very Very Good Looking. Enjoy. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

25 September 2010, 02:57 PM	#2
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	wow! very nice

25 September 2010, 02:59 PM	#3
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	There is nothing like a beautifully faded insert.... Great looking piece!

25 September 2010, 03:48 PM	#4
bb3188 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 323	nice ghost insert......makes such a change to the look of your 1680....:)

25 September 2010, 06:17 PM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683

25 September 2010, 09:13 PM	#7
WildECayotee Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Craig Location: England Watch: DeepSea Posts: 161	I'm suprised just how good this looks. Hmmmm I think I need one!

25 September 2010, 11:34 PM	#8
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	That looks really cool. I could see having a black insert and a faded silver one like that one and changing up the look from time to time, kind of like alternating between the SS bracelet and a NATO.

26 September 2010, 12:06 AM	#11
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks awesome!

26 September 2010, 12:15 AM	#12
non_sequitur Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Hong Kong Watch: 5513 Posts: 57	Looking great! Wouldn't have known how good this insert looks until put on a watch like this!

26 September 2010, 04:57 AM	#13
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Beautiful!!

26 September 2010, 05:37 AM	#14
newsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,060	Top insert

27 September 2010, 01:01 AM	#15
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	That is what I love about vintage Rolex watches. There are so many choices within the same reference. You can find dials with as much patina as you like, bezel inserts to the degree of fade that you prefer, and cases with PCG or round. Combine that with an oyster band with rivits or not or a plain Nato strap, and you can have a unique watch that is unlike any you are likely to see in the wild. When you want something different, change the strap or the bezel insert or both.

27 September 2010, 01:11 AM	#16
non_sequitur Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Hong Kong Watch: 5513 Posts: 57	Being able to change stuff is indeed very cool. In many ways, I wished it were even more convenient (and cheaper) to change things around on Rolex. With Panerai for instance, I could change straps like crazy, and with every change it's almost like you're getting a new watch every time!

28 September 2010, 07:27 AM	#18
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Im into it!

3 October 2010, 07:17 AM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	I like that Sub. I have one that is almost identical with the faded grey bezel insert. Its a great look especially with that massive serrated edge bezel, it looks like a buzz saw __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

3 October 2010, 09:47 AM	#24
Manyoo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Watch: Red Sub Posts: 55	Suite.

4 October 2010, 12:12 PM	#25
peony88 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk Posts: 19	very nice 1680

4 October 2010, 12:56 PM	#26
rpmooreii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Roger Moore Location: Santa Barbara, CA Watch: 5513,168000,116520 Posts: 75	I hate to be negative because clearly beauty is in the eye of the beholder.... but I don't like it. The insert is so faded and the dial and case in such good condition... that, to my eye at least, it looks unnatural. On a related note, I think a partially faded insert on that watch would look truly incredible. ...Roger

6 October 2010, 10:51 AM	#28
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Talk about faded insert simply beautiful!!!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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