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bertberr · 1 April 2011, 11:06 PM

Been offered a 1680 (white), mid 70's based on serial no. (4.1m), apparently very nice / mint original dial and strong case... but it has quite heavily oxidised hands.

Now I know this condition effects quite a lot of vintage pieces, but what I want to know is if it's likely to get worse, or if with a service and new seals etc, it will stabalise?

I'm assuming it's had some water / moisture in there in the past to go like this, but the dial seems flawless, strange that just hands were affected...?

I don't mind the look of them, looks quite 'vintage' to me, which is not surprising I suppose

but what I don't want is for them to continue to deteriate so that in 20 yrs time they're dust... and I need to try to source what would be by then near non existent period replacement hands

So, avoid this one or be brave as it's really not that serious?

Sorry, no pics at the moment, watch is in a safe deposit box, will try to get him to send some to me to post up.

HL65 · 1 April 2011, 11:18 PM

You should leave hands on and if you want to you can have a good watchmaker seal them. Fyi

Clay · 2 April 2011, 12:28 AM

I agree with Ken, but there is no shortage of nice 1680's out there without oxidized hands....maybe you should keep looking????

Beaumont Miller II · 2 April 2011, 01:50 AM

If the dial and hands are exceptional and to your satisfaction, then go for it. Good luck.

HL65 · 2 April 2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Clay

I agree with Ken, but there is no shortage of nice 1680's out there without oxidized hands....maybe you should keep looking????

And I also agree with Clay-- far too many to compromise.

mike · 2 April 2011, 02:58 AM

Heck I agree with Clay AND Ken.

HL65 · 2 April 2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Heck I agree with Clay AND Ken.

Perfect Mike- we are all in agreement then!!

Great minds thinks alike and even a not so great mind like myself!!

PhilM · 2 April 2011, 04:33 AM

Need pictures ideally, but there is plenty of White 1680 out there, however if the watch makes you smile then buy it

Clay · 2 April 2011, 04:40 AM

I agree with Mike and Ken for agreeing with me.....

Paulie 50 · 2 April 2011, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Heck I agree with Clay AND Ken.

Me too.

Clay · 2 April 2011, 05:07 AM

Then we are all in agreement.....

PhilM · 2 April 2011, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

Then we are all in agreement.....

Case closed then.... or do I mean thread

Annabell · 2 April 2011, 09:09 AM

1680/1665 tritium hands without oxidation aren't hard to come by. I would not let that stop me.

1 April 2011, 11:06 PM	#1
bertberr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 233	Oxidised hands on 1680, would you... Been offered a 1680 (white), mid 70's based on serial no. (4.1m), apparently very nice / mint original dial and strong case... but it has quite heavily oxidised hands. Now I know this condition effects quite a lot of vintage pieces, but what I want to know is if it's likely to get worse, or if with a service and new seals etc, it will stabalise? I'm assuming it's had some water / moisture in there in the past to go like this, but the dial seems flawless, strange that just hands were affected...? I don't mind the look of them, looks quite 'vintage' to me, which is not surprising I suppose but what I don't want is for them to continue to deteriate so that in 20 yrs time they're dust... and I need to try to source what would be by then near non existent period replacement hands So, avoid this one or be brave as it's really not that serious? Sorry, no pics at the moment, watch is in a safe deposit box, will try to get him to send some to me to post up.

1 April 2011, 11:18 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	You should leave hands on and if you want to you can have a good watchmaker seal them. Fyi __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 April 2011, 01:50 AM	#4
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	If the dial and hands are exceptional and to your satisfaction, then go for it. Good luck. __________________

2 April 2011, 12:28 AM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I agree with Ken, but there is no shortage of nice 1680's out there without oxidized hands....maybe you should keep looking????

2 April 2011, 02:58 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Heck I agree with Clay AND Ken.

2 April 2011, 04:33 AM	#8
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Need pictures ideally, but there is plenty of White 1680 out there, however if the watch makes you smile then buy it

2 April 2011, 04:40 AM	#9
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I agree with Mike and Ken for agreeing with me.....

2 April 2011, 05:07 AM	#11
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Then we are all in agreement.....

2 April 2011, 09:09 AM	#13
Annabell Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Dr. Fisher Location: Jackson, TN Watch: Tag Monaco Posts: 79	1680/1665 tritium hands without oxidation aren't hard to come by. I would not let that stop me.

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