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red1108nyc · 28 July 2011, 09:28 AM

I was following along a red 1680 search on ebay and came across a picture of the movement here:

Does something look a little off? Shouldn't the gears be pinkish red color vs. being orange? Maybe this is just me not knowing much about the 1570 movement parts.

Best,

Fred

matt4hand · 28 July 2011, 09:51 AM

Fred,

I thought the same thing about the colors.

The watch is local to me(30 min away). I sent them an email about it. They said they offer a 3 day money back guarantee.I can't tell for sure but from the 1st few pictures it looks like the lume has been washed off.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

red1108nyc · 28 July 2011, 10:02 AM

Thanks Matt!

I was looking at it and I have never seen this particular color since I started learning about vintages so it appeared odd!

Fred

cameronweiss · 28 July 2011, 10:33 AM

I have seen many color variations in the reversing wheels, so this color does not surprise me.

Michael M. · 28 July 2011, 11:18 AM

It could be a service replacement wheel, other than that it looks good.....

HL65 · 28 July 2011, 11:25 AM

Maybe I am color blind but it looks fine to me! Although it has been a long day and my eyes are growing weary!

Burswood · 28 July 2011, 10:45 PM

It could just be the flash of the camera making the colours of the wheels look different.

DiamondJack · 29 July 2011, 03:41 AM

Here's my 1680 from 1970 for comparison. But the colour does look a little different and is a more purple colour.

Also a 5500 Explorer from 64 which has the same colour purple.

red1108nyc · 29 July 2011, 06:28 AM

Thank you Gents! It is always fun to be hunting!!

Best,

Fred

28 July 2011, 09:28 AM	#1
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	This rolex 1680 1570 movement looks interesting? I was following along a red 1680 search on ebay and came across a picture of the movement here: Does something look a little off? Shouldn't the gears be pinkish red color vs. being orange? Maybe this is just me not knowing much about the 1570 movement parts. Best, Fred

28 July 2011, 11:25 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Maybe I am color blind but it looks fine to me! Although it has been a long day and my eyes are growing weary! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 July 2011, 03:41 AM	#8
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Here's my 1680 from 1970 for comparison. But the colour does look a little different and is a more purple colour. Also a 5500 Explorer from 64 which has the same colour purple. Attached Images

28 July 2011, 09:51 AM	#2
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Fred, I thought the same thing about the colors. The watch is local to me(30 min away). I sent them an email about it. They said they offer a 3 day money back guarantee.I can't tell for sure but from the 1st few pictures it looks like the lume has been washed off. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

28 July 2011, 10:02 AM	#3
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Thanks Matt! I was looking at it and I have never seen this particular color since I started learning about vintages so it appeared odd! Fred

28 July 2011, 10:33 AM	#4
cameronweiss Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Cameron Weiss Location: Miami, Florida Watch: Patek ref. 1579 Posts: 43	I have seen many color variations in the reversing wheels, so this color does not surprise me.

28 July 2011, 11:18 AM	#5
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	It could be a service replacement wheel, other than that it looks good.....

28 July 2011, 10:45 PM	#7
Burswood Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 20	It could just be the flash of the camera making the colours of the wheels look different.

29 July 2011, 06:28 AM	#9
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Thank you Gents! It is always fun to be hunting!! Best, Fred

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