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Old 24 September 2018, 05:29 PM   #1
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Thoughts on this 1977 Rolex Submariner 1680?

Hi lads, what are your thoughts on this 1977 Rolex Submariner 1680?
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Old 24 September 2018, 05:29 PM   #2
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Old 24 September 2018, 07:18 PM   #3
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looks nice but much better pics are needed to determine the condition of the dia, case looks good!
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Old 24 September 2018, 07:30 PM   #4
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They are asking 11000USD worth it?
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Old 24 September 2018, 08:02 PM   #5
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I think that may be an ‘89 service bracelet.

Is it missing a case gasket?

It wants a lume pip and new crystal too...

I’m sure somebody would pay 11k for this...


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Old 25 September 2018, 07:35 PM   #6
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Old 25 September 2018, 11:02 PM   #7
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Looks pretty nice I would replace crystal and wear it
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Old 26 September 2018, 01:02 AM   #8
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Price seems a hair high to me.

Bracelet is a service replacement (and shot), needs a crystal, most likely a movement service and all gaskets.

And based on age of service bracelet, budget a crown and tube as well (normally done with movement service- I think this late was still a 702 crown, but possibly a 703).

Based on that, I think a few thousand should come off the asking price to be fair.

Also, finding a good condition bracelet with correct date code will not be easy (or cheap). And I say that because I think this one is worth putting back to "correct" based on the case condition. It's pretty nice overall but needs some TLC in the details. Bottom crown guard appears a bit thinner than the upper- that could be the picture quality making it look bad...
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Old 26 September 2018, 02:02 AM   #9
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Not bad at all
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Old 26 September 2018, 02:31 AM   #10
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All 4 Crown Guards Where not exactly the same size from new.I have 3 unpolished Watches and all 4 Crown Guard are not the same.These Cases where finished by HAND.
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Old 26 September 2018, 03:47 AM   #11
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All 4 Crown Guards Where not exactly the same size from new.I have 3 unpolished Watches and all 4 Crown Guard are not the same.These Cases where finished by HAND.
All my Submariner 1680s had two crown guards.
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Old 26 September 2018, 05:05 AM   #12
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All my Submariner 1680s had two crown guards.
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Old 26 September 2018, 07:00 AM   #13
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Nice watch but that one looks a little rough
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Old 26 September 2018, 07:59 AM   #14
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All 4 LUGS Where not exactly the same size from new.I have 3 unpolished Watches and all 4 LUGS are not the same.These Cases where finished by HAND.
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Old 26 September 2018, 09:19 AM   #15
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I know the price is on the high side, however as I live in Australia these do not come up that often and I am factoring in things like import taxes etc. Based on all other late 1970's 1680s currently available, I havent been able to find one for under $15,000 AUD.
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Old 27 September 2018, 03:26 PM   #16
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It has 580 end links, did the Z6 bracelet come with those or are they original to the watch?
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Old 27 September 2018, 03:35 PM   #17
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Would anyone also happy to know what type of box these came with? I have googled it, but its a mash of Seahorse, crater and those plastic 80's display boxes.
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Old 27 September 2018, 04:40 PM   #18
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Guess I'm alone in thinking this is an OK deal. It's not the deal of the century but judging from these images, you have a nice 1680 at a reasonable price. Case looks really nice, dial and hands a very nice color to them the bracelet appears to have some stretch without much wear on the links (great MY candidate) what's not to like? I would want much better images to make a proper judgement and I'd factor in a service but all in all it appears to be a sweet watch for 11K
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Old 27 September 2018, 05:25 PM   #19
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Thanks David!
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Old 1 October 2018, 07:16 PM   #22
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Glad my photo's could help ;)
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Old 1 October 2018, 07:19 PM   #23
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Old 1 October 2018, 07:37 PM   #24
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U buy it?
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Old 1 October 2018, 07:39 PM   #25
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yes, today :-)
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Did you take those shots Ed?
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Congratulations! Get some chrome polish from the nearest petrol station/auto store and give the crystal a going over. Then wear the hell out of it!!
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Old 1 October 2018, 08:29 PM   #28
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Or polywatch? Either way, wearing it is my plan.
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Old 1 October 2018, 08:31 PM   #29
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Congrats!
As a fellow Aussie, I can confirm that these watches are hard to come by downunder!
Wear it in good health!

btw, did you get that from Sydney Watch Exchange?
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Old 1 October 2018, 08:41 PM   #30
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congrats...I think it is a fair price for the condition
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