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enginerd · 17 October 2017, 11:41 PM

Am I drunk? I mean, this one's nice but $21.5k nice???

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...iner-1680-9504

Guess I shouldn't have sold my '79 a couple years ago...actually liked it more.

Gina Marie · 18 October 2017, 12:53 AM

Near nos can ask whatever they want.....not many examples out there.

Gina Marie · 18 October 2017, 12:54 AM

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

thomaspp · 18 October 2017, 01:17 AM

Wow! 1680s really catching on. I seem to see more feet first reds in the 30k range!

One more reason to love my Mk1 red I suppose..

Kingface66 · 18 October 2017, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

Great point. Which means, unless you plan on tucking it away as an investment, the moment you "drive it off the lot" (to use a new car comparison) it starts to depreciate with each new nick, scratch, blemish and replacement part.

swish77 · 18 October 2017, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

Not sure I agree with this. Worn carefully, an NOS case can stay that way, or at least close to it, and can live its life unpolished. That 1680 is stunning, with a amazing case and great patina. You just don’t see many like that anymore. Nonetheless, the price still seems high, IMHO.

The one thing I don't like, besides the price, is that case back stick that someone has filled in with a sharpie. What's up with that?

btinl · 18 October 2017, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

I agree. If it's destined to be a safe queen, it's not a good purchase for me.

R44 · 18 October 2017, 03:48 AM

I think I prefer the dial and hands on my 1978 1680 White.

stevedssd · 18 October 2017, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Not sure I agree with this. Worn carefully, an NOS case can stay that way, or at least close to it, and can live its life unpolished. That 1680 is stunning, with a amazing case and great patina. You just don’t see many like that anymore. Nonetheless, the price still seems high, IMHO.

The one thing I don't like, besides the price, is that case back stick that someone has filled in with a sharpie. What's up with that?

Completely agree........especially about the sharpie

sensui · 18 October 2017, 05:05 AM

I wouldn't buy a safe queen looking NOS vintage either....I'd be too paranoid to wear it around and it defeats the point of the watch.

strafer_kid · 18 October 2017, 07:44 AM

Amazing price!

rootbeer7 · 18 October 2017, 04:27 PM

Nice piece but that case is not 20k perfect and watch only!!! A fool and their money........

j0oftheworld · 18 October 2017, 05:13 PM

I was going to try finding a birth year '79 until I noticed the prices.

Recaro18 · 18 October 2017, 06:27 PM

I have a nice '79 1680 on the classifieds for under $9k

Woody · 18 October 2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by recaro18

I have a nice '79 1680 on the classifieds for under $9k

Lovely watch - you need to increase your price.......the way the market is at the moment you might get more interest and a quicker sale

enginerd · 18 October 2017, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by j0oftheworld

I was going to try finding a birth year '79 until I noticed the prices.

You'd cry if I told you what I paid in 2015.

enginerd · 18 October 2017, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Near nos can ask whatever they want.....not many examples out there.

Where do you get NOS from the listing? It even says "light wear from use" in the description. I usually believe that Jacek's asking prices are fair; this one just caught me a bit off guard. I was expecting to see a red 1680, or at minimum a complete set with some special story behind the piece. The Sharpie does bother me.

sfc rick · 18 October 2017, 11:52 PM

Nice watch, makes me appreciate my 1977 a lot more. Plus I daily drive mine everywhere.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

Vincent65 · 19 October 2017, 03:05 AM

Yup - insane

dbhak22 · 19 October 2017, 08:08 AM

I looked really closely and could not find "Tiffany" anywhere on the dial...

Styles Bitchley · 19 October 2017, 09:30 AM

1680 prices are truly surging in the past few years. Beautiful watch. Hard to relax wearing something so pristine though.

Andrewlennywatches · 19 October 2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

true

springer · 19 October 2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

1680 prices are truly surging in the past few years. Beautiful watch. Hard to relax wearing something so pristine though.

I didn't realize the non red 1680s have been surging in price the past few years - my personal observation is that appreciation has been very, very minimal during this time frame.

If one takes the time to look around, later versions and very nice 1680s are available from $9,000-$10,000.

sfc rick · 19 October 2017, 11:24 AM

1680 Sub in White's have been gaining value, especially in the past year. I don't know why but I've been seeing it. Even mine with service dial, bezel has been increasing so I'll just continue to wear and enjoy it.

springer · 19 October 2017, 12:00 PM

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springer · 19 October 2017, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sfc rick

1680 Sub in White's have been gaining value, especially in the past year. I don't know why but I've been seeing it. Even mine with service dial, bezel has been increasing so I'll just continue to wear and enjoy it.

Since you posted behind me, I assume your comments were directed to me and whether your comments were directed at me or not Rick, I would agree with your observation - many vintage models have increased in value the past few years, some more than other models. With that said, surging in value, to me, is much more substantial, which I haven't seen happening with the later 1680s.

enginerd · 19 October 2017, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by R44

I think I prefer the dial and hands on my 1978 1680 White.

Mine looked like that depending on the light.

Same watch as in my first post:

enginerd · 19 October 2017, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

I didn't realize the non red 1680s have been surging in price the past few years - my personal observation is that appreciation has been very, very minimal during this time frame.

If one takes the time to look around, later versions and very nice 1680s are available from $9,000-$10,000.

I paid 1/2 that two years ago for my freshly serviced '79. I'd call that a surge, or maybe I just got a smokin deal.

It came looking like this, but with original bracelet, crown and insert included. I did quite well on the sale, but still wishing I kept it.

dbhak22 · 20 October 2017, 02:48 AM

Don't hate me guys...I found this 1680 at a flea market / antiques fair two and half years ago...paid $4,400:

Jfullm42 · 20 October 2017, 03:03 AM

I don't hate you bro... well maybe just a little

Such a killer find, you deserve it

17 October 2017, 11:41 PM	#1
enginerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Nathan Location: Denver, CO Watch: Too many Posts: 1,008	1680 Prices Am I drunk? I mean, this one's nice but $21.5k nice??? https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...iner-1680-9504 Guess I shouldn't have sold my '79 a couple years ago...actually liked it more. Attached Images

18 October 2017, 01:17 AM	#4
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Wow! 1680s really catching on. I seem to see more feet first reds in the 30k range! One more reason to love my Mk1 red I suppose.. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

18 October 2017, 03:48 AM	#8
R44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Surrey UK Posts: 115	I think I prefer the dial and hands on my 1978 1680 White. Attached Images

18 October 2017, 04:27 PM	#12
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Nice piece but that case is not 20k perfect and watch only!!! A fool and their money........ __________________ @imrootbeer7

18 October 2017, 06:27 PM	#14
Recaro18 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: West Coast Watch: 16520 Posts: 12,448	1680 Prices I have a nice '79 1680 on the classifieds for under $9k __________________ Passion for Mechanical Timepieces! IG: @crown_in_oyster_case (Make sure you're dealing with me, Meta Verified with Blue check mark!) ~Connecting people through my passion, one timepiece at a time~

18 October 2017, 12:53 AM	#2
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	Near nos can ask whatever they want.....not many examples out there.

18 October 2017, 12:54 AM	#3
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	Becomes moot once you wear regularly so for me it is useless.

18 October 2017, 05:05 AM	#10
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	I wouldn't buy a safe queen looking NOS vintage either....I'd be too paranoid to wear it around and it defeats the point of the watch.

18 October 2017, 07:44 AM	#11
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Amazing price!

18 October 2017, 05:13 PM	#13
j0oftheworld "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Jason Location: Phoenix, AZ Watch: 14060M Posts: 269	I was going to try finding a birth year '79 until I noticed the prices.

18 October 2017, 11:52 PM	#18
sfc rick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rickey Higgins Location: Huntington, TX Watch: 1680 Sub in white Posts: 354	Nice watch, makes me appreciate my 1977 a lot more. Plus I daily drive mine everywhere. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

19 October 2017, 03:05 AM	#19
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Yup - insane __________________

19 October 2017, 08:08 AM	#20
dbhak22 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 3,063	I looked really closely and could not find "Tiffany" anywhere on the dial... __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

19 October 2017, 09:30 AM	#21
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	1680 prices are truly surging in the past few years. Beautiful watch. Hard to relax wearing something so pristine though.

19 October 2017, 11:24 AM	#24
sfc rick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rickey Higgins Location: Huntington, TX Watch: 1680 Sub in white Posts: 354	1680 Sub in White's have been gaining value, especially in the past year. I don't know why but I've been seeing it. Even mine with service dial, bezel has been increasing so I'll just continue to wear and enjoy it.

19 October 2017, 12:00 PM	#25
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20 October 2017, 02:48 AM	#29
dbhak22 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: PNW Watch: ♛ Posts: 3,063	Don't hate me guys...I found this 1680 at a flea market / antiques fair two and half years ago...paid $4,400: __________________ GMT II (16710) \| Explorer I (1016) \| Datejust I (116234) \| Submariner (1680) \| Day-Date (1803) \| Royal Oak (25594) \| FOIS (2998 spec) \| Submariner (16808)

20 October 2017, 03:03 AM	#30
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	I don't hate you bro... well maybe just a little Such a killer find, you deserve it __________________ Instagram - Jfullm42time / Jfullm42time2 (backup)

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