HELP!!! 5513, 16800 or 1680

[mrricks]

Thanks Jim.

I assume that switching to sapphire on a 1680 would diminish it "vintage" value.

[J!m]

Originally Posted by mrricks

Thanks Jim.

I assume that switching to sapphire on a 1680 would diminish it "vintage" value.

I don't believe sapphire will fit the earlier reference watches. The bezel is larger on the sapphire models so I'm inclined to think it is not possible.

That said, I never tried either.

[kjp1Iam]

In my opinion the top hat "makes" the 1680. In your price range the 16800 will be the easiest to acquire. Best of luck!

[Gina Marie]

May I suggest a nice blue 94110.....

[judson]

I need to quit hanging out in the Vintage section, you guys are killing me.

Nice watches all!

[Acascio]

I keep going back and forth between the 16800 & 1680. I think I have came to the conclusion that this venture started with me wanting a vintage Sub, and the 16800 is just not cutting the Vintage bug due to the sapphire. Now that being said 1680 or 5513 hahaha!!

[Ckci]

Originally Posted by RJC1

1680 with a dome. Here's mine...

Superb!!!

[sfc rick]

I'm learning a lot on this forum, superdome for a 1680? I never knew such a thing was possible. That being said, I'm very happy to own my 1680 the way it is.

[jesterosb]

I regret selling my 16800 with nice latte patina... 1680 is pretty vintage looking with the top hat crystal. My vote is a 16800 since they really are getting more difficult to find in good condition.

[John in MA]

I know your dilemma and eventually ended up owning all 3 at the same time. As I owned them I realized that I gravitated towards the 16800 more then the others. While I loved the 1680 I really dislike the non-quick set date as I wore them In Rotation. Eventually I decided to keep the 16800 due the the ability to adapt it and modernize it.

Here is mine. I have 4 different bezels with original inserts depending on tastes and put my original dial and hands in the safe and replaced them with service hands and a relumed matte dial. The final add was upgrading the bracelet to the 93250 (as it can take it) and an ar'd cyclops crystal.

I like to wear my vintage watches and this modernized vintage is the best of both worlds for my use.

[trackpad]

Originally Posted by Gina Marie

May I suggest a nice blue 94110.....

Love that insert...just fantastic.

[Marshall9]

Originally Posted by murkeywaters

Is this a joke?? that 1680 looks so wrong...

No joke. I inherited it as I said. What's wrong? Please let me know. I do not proclaim to really know what I have or do not. The vintage thing is new to me.
Thanks. Not trying to scam anyone. PM me, if you would. Not trying to hijack this thread.

[murkeywaters]

Originally Posted by Marshall9

Cyclops definitely has magnification. I guess I need to provide better photos. Out of respect for the other forum members here, I will not defend the watch or myself in the way I would like to respond to you....troll on

Go for it mate, post up as many pic's as you can inside and out, bracelet etc, I would be more than happy for you to prove me wrong..

Oh by the way this forum has a classifieds section, try adding it over there with your "swap" offer!

[bzabodyn]

I second the earlier comment about the early serial range 16800 - I have a 6.3mil serial with the almost tropical looking dial and can see this being the "next" hot sub...







Same watch - takes on different looks depending on the lighting. Forever keeper for me.
BZ

[Aceldama]

I'd go for a 5513 if you can do without the date. Nice symmetry without the date. After that, I'd go for the 16800 with a matte dial. Best of both worlds: Matte dial with a sapphire crystal.

[yannis]

Recently got it. Fascinating watch. The 1680 is a classic. I definitely recommend.

[mineral]

16800 with jubilee bracelet. It changes the sub look and I find this combo works well.




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