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widdler1977 · 11 June 2011, 04:21 AM

Hey guys, I have a 1680 1977 that I bought and it is very nice i believe (I would like your opinion).

The bezel is fading and I love the patina, the hands match perfectly. As nice as any i have seen.

My first question is your opinion on the marker, mine is missing and I don't know if I should replace it. I do not like it when the vintage watches have the bright white marker added to it (or the hands). Any suggestions on matching one or am I good without it?

Second question is on the braclet. My watch has a 580 & 593 end pieces, I believe the 580 end piece is correct for a 77 of course the 593 is not. The band itself is marked 93150 on both pieces but the clasp does not have 93150 on it as I have seen others have. It does have an (A). I am assuming the band is pieced together and looks fine to everyone but is bothering me.

What is the correct band and clasp for this watch?

I wear this watch as my daily driver and love it I would just like the correct band and a marker if I can match one up some how.

Pics of watch are below, thats for you feedback

Michael M. · 11 June 2011, 04:33 AM

That watch is from Matthew Bain, I've bought from him and he is very reputable! Looks like a solid piece! The band is a 93150 so its correct for this model and year, also it should have 590 endlinks.

widdler1977 · 11 June 2011, 04:48 AM

wow how do you know it is from michael?

Hawk99 · 11 June 2011, 05:38 AM

I am sure you can find a good tritium pearl for the bezel on one of the many rolex sales forums.
As far as the band, 93150 is correct, with 580 end pieces. I have the exact same year 1680.
Enjoy.

Michael M. · 11 June 2011, 06:49 AM

I can tell from the picture.

PhilM · 11 June 2011, 07:06 AM

It looks alright, it has been polished before but it's still got plenty of life left... bracelet is fine, and end pieces should be 580 and not 590.

As for the pearl, easy fix if you want to spend a few dollars.

widdler1977 · 11 June 2011, 07:25 AM

thanks guys

11 June 2011, 04:21 AM	#1
widdler1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wesley Location: spring, Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 240	1977 1680 BDAY Question Hey guys, I have a 1680 1977 that I bought and it is very nice i believe (I would like your opinion). The bezel is fading and I love the patina, the hands match perfectly. As nice as any i have seen. My first question is your opinion on the marker, mine is missing and I don't know if I should replace it. I do not like it when the vintage watches have the bright white marker added to it (or the hands). Any suggestions on matching one or am I good without it? Second question is on the braclet. My watch has a 580 & 593 end pieces, I believe the 580 end piece is correct for a 77 of course the 593 is not. The band itself is marked 93150 on both pieces but the clasp does not have 93150 on it as I have seen others have. It does have an (A). I am assuming the band is pieced together and looks fine to everyone but is bothering me. What is the correct band and clasp for this watch? I wear this watch as my daily driver and love it I would just like the correct band and a marker if I can match one up some how. Pics of watch are below, thats for you feedback Attached Images

11 June 2011, 04:33 AM	#2
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	That watch is from Matthew Bain, I've bought from him and he is very reputable! Looks like a solid piece! The band is a 93150 so its correct for this model and year, also it should have 590 endlinks.

11 June 2011, 04:48 AM	#3
widdler1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wesley Location: spring, Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 240	wow how do you know it is from michael?

11 June 2011, 05:38 AM	#4
Hawk99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BC Posts: 388	I am sure you can find a good tritium pearl for the bezel on one of the many rolex sales forums. As far as the band, 93150 is correct, with 580 end pieces. I have the exact same year 1680. Enjoy.

11 June 2011, 06:49 AM	#5
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	I can tell from the picture.

11 June 2011, 07:06 AM	#6
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	It looks alright, it has been polished before but it's still got plenty of life left... bracelet is fine, and end pieces should be 580 and not 590. As for the pearl, easy fix if you want to spend a few dollars.

11 June 2011, 07:25 AM	#7
widdler1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wesley Location: spring, Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 240	thanks guys

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