What made you choose the red 1680?

[cruvon]

Hi, just wondering, for those that have this reference, what might have been your thought process while choosing the 1680 red over other vintages like say the 5512/3, gilts etc? Surely it wasn't because it's called the Eric Clapton red?:)

For me it was more the visual appeal of the RED line coupled with vintage charm that drew me in. The redline in my opinion made it standout more albeit subtly which would increase my viewing pleasure of having a standout sub.

Plus the fact that it was the best reference I could find within what I was looking to spend for my birth year.

What about you? Would you agree that a visually standout vintage would continue to be much more popular amongst the general collector population compared to say a reference which didn't have visually discernable attributes that easily stood out; leading to a more limited following amongst the collector community?

EDIT: Btw I love red callipers/BBK's on cars too so might be a fascination and association with RED as being sporty. A strict no no on yellow callipers/BBK's though. Neither would I buy a fully red car, subtle red does the trick for me.
Also must admit I did get attracted by the DRSD red lines but wasn't willing shell out the premium for that. Paying double for 2 red lines didn't make sense when the single red line did the job quite well, especially since is my first vintage:)

[Jason71]

I am a sucker for red writing on the dial. I just bought my wife a white dialed Turn-o-graph with the red lettering and red date-wheel.

[Beaumont Miller II]

It's an iconic watch.

[MitchSteel]

That bit of red on the dial makes it very handsome, like a red GMT hand on all black GMT Master....mmmmmm GMT

[adt]

I think the red subs and dwellers will always remain popular. My feeling on this is that they are appreciated by a wider audience. Most enthusiasts would seek out these types of pieces once they get hooked. They are like your 2 bedroom apartments in the a major city.

However, the highly experienced and seasoned collectors will then move on to more exotic, rare and expensive pieces. Like Tropicals, COMEX, Newmans, Porcelain, Bakerlite, FAP and so on. These are like your Sydney Waterfront Homes. Recession doesnt affect the prices much because it is so sought after and such limited supply!

It's always nice to have a bit of red on the dial

[dddrees]

The bit of Red on the dial is what made it so attractive to me.

[HL65]

The red on the tropical chocolate background got me!! I will say though it was not a matter of choosing it over other vintage pieces but more adding it to existing pieces. If I was only going to have one would it be my first choice? No.....But I sure do enjoy and love it!!

[Paracentesis]

Because it's such a nice-looking watch. I know there are rarer and more valuable subs out there, such as the COMEX ones, for example. But to my eyes, those are ugly, whilst the red 1680 is pretty.

[pawnshopkiller]

Because I just had to get one before they were all gone!!!!!!!

[mike]

Well,....because that's what was in the showcase at the time.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by mike

Well,....because that's what was in the showcase at the time.

Mike that must have been sweet getting that one new. I imagine it has become even nicer feeling after looking back on it say 30, and 40 years later.

[onkyo]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I am a sucker for red writing on the dial. I just bought my wife a white dialed Turn-o-graph with the red lettering and red date-wheel.

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