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Submarino · 24 October 2012, 08:14 AM

Awesome pieces on the bay today. Nice set with the receipt from the rock legend Keith Emerson from Emerson Lake and Palmer.

Quite overpriced but in nice looking condition.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROLEX-SUBMAR...item2c68a51d5f

perpetualman88 · 24 October 2012, 08:18 AM

Holy moses that is one of the cleanest 1655 I have ever seen

Also one of the most expensive :)

Michael M. · 24 October 2012, 08:35 AM

Nice 1655, I thought about making an offer when it was first listed......

Submarino · 24 October 2012, 08:37 AM

I wish I could. It's amazing but a lot of cash.

greekbum · 24 October 2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Awesome pieces on the bay today. Nice set with the receipt from the rock legend Keith Emerson from Emerson Lake and Palmer.

Quite overpriced but in nice looking condition.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Vintage...item337cddfba4

Its not bad but I have a 1973 18k 1680 full set in much better condition (safe since 1975) id sell for that price myself.

Psmith · 24 October 2012, 08:45 AM

Nice 1655

Here's the link to KE's 1680

jolimont · 24 October 2012, 09:43 AM

its a beautiful watch

Spaceview · 24 October 2012, 09:48 AM

That is very cool. I grew up on that group. Lucky Man, Tarkus, and From The Beginning. Great tunes. Nice watch also.....

gregorpal · 24 October 2012, 12:29 PM

It can't be from 1969 as it should be meters first. Anyway it's a gorgeous watch! Y rather like the GMT 1675 of Michael Rutherford, from Genesis!

psv · 24 October 2012, 12:31 PM

Who's Rolex?

Kiwinz · 24 October 2012, 02:03 PM

Rather confusing.

2.8 something should be 71, and bracelet is 70...and claims 69..

springer · 24 October 2012, 02:05 PM

Greekbum, did you notice there are no end link numbers or band model number on the last link? The auction reads:

1969 with original "Patent Pending" Bracelet

Kiwinz · 24 October 2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Greekbum, did you notice there are no end link numbers or band model number on the last link? The auction reads:

1969 with original "Patent Pending" Bracelet

Sorry to chime in, but the PP which were advertised on VRF didn't had a reference either.
The later ones however should have the 9290 reference.

marcello pisani · 24 October 2012, 06:51 PM

with a case number in the 2.81 mill. range... the "feet first" dial is correct and consistent to the time of production ( 1971 and NOT 1969 )

marcello pisani · 24 October 2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwinz

Rather confusing.

2.8 something should be 71, and bracelet is 70...and claims 69..

it's perfectly "normal" to have a bracelet 1 year older than the case ....
on the contrary the "reverse" option is not very pleasant .. LLOOLLLL

Mark020 · 24 October 2012, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perpetualman88

Holy moses that is one of the cleanest 1655 I have ever seen

Also one of the most expensive :)

Where?

marcello pisani · 24 October 2012, 07:28 PM

btw it's not unusual to see a PP bracelet in a watch from 1971 ...
here is an example for a steel model ( a Comex 5513 from the 1st batch with case number in the 2.83 range produced at the end of 1971 ) :

marcello pisani · 24 October 2012, 07:40 PM

a comparison could be interesting :

Vincent65 · 24 October 2012, 07:50 PM

cool watch!

Psmith · 24 October 2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Who's Rolex?

Keith Emerson

Psmith · 24 October 2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark020

Where?

In another thread started by the OP

When he first posted this thread, he accidentally inserted the link (to the 1655) from his other thread

Puffy · 24 October 2012, 08:16 PM

had to google this guy

see how close the lug holes are to the bevels... worn too tightly and you might break the case!!

greekbum · 24 October 2012, 08:38 PM

Mine is a 2.96XXXX sold new in Nov.1974 feet 1st Dial

marcello pisani · 24 October 2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

Mine is a 2.96XXXX sold new in Nov.1974 feet 1st Dial

another case of different dials with an overlap .... very common ( like in 1665-1655 ecc. )

greekbum · 24 October 2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by marcello pisani

another case of different dials with an overlap .... very common ( like in 1665-1655 ecc. )

Marcello can you explain what you said as I am lost? Open 6's feet 1st is the correct dial for a 2.96xxxx 1680 18k.

marcello pisani · 24 October 2012, 09:23 PM

simply that this is not the first gold 1680 in the 2.8-2.9 range seen with a "meters-first" dial
the same thing ( overlap ) can be seen in "transitional" times for many rolex models.. such as 1665-1675-1665 and so on.

( edit 2 times for typo )

SennaFan · 24 October 2012, 09:26 PM

Lucky Man

marcello pisani · 24 October 2012, 09:29 PM

sorry I have done sone confusion : I was meaning that in this range for gold 1680 you can find either the last dials "meters first" as well the "standard dial" feet-first.

Vincent65 · 24 October 2012, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

had to google this guy

see how close the lug holes are to the bevels... worn too tightly and you might break the case!!

Yes, but a decent jeweller can build that up a bit to reinforce it, with gold. Easier than SS

Michael M. · 25 October 2012, 12:03 AM

Here's a pic of him (possibly wearing it)

Another one:

24 October 2012, 08:14 AM	#1
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24 October 2012, 08:37 AM	#4
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I wish I could. It's amazing but a lot of cash. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

24 October 2012, 08:45 AM	#6
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice 1655 Here's the link to KE's 1680 __________________

24 October 2012, 02:05 PM	#12
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Greekbum, did you notice there are no end link numbers or band model number on the last link? The auction reads: 1969 with original "Patent Pending" Bracelet __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

24 October 2012, 08:16 PM	#22
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	had to google this guy see how close the lug holes are to the bevels... worn too tightly and you might break the case!! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

24 October 2012, 08:18 AM	#2
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	Holy moses that is one of the cleanest 1655 I have ever seen Also one of the most expensive :)

24 October 2012, 08:35 AM	#3
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Nice 1655, I thought about making an offer when it was first listed......

24 October 2012, 09:43 AM	#7
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	its a beautiful watch

24 October 2012, 09:48 AM	#8
Spaceview "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2	That is very cool. I grew up on that group. Lucky Man, Tarkus, and From The Beginning. Great tunes. Nice watch also.....

24 October 2012, 12:29 PM	#9
gregorpal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Myplaceintheworld Posts: 360	It can't be from 1969 as it should be meters first. Anyway it's a gorgeous watch! Y rather like the GMT 1675 of Michael Rutherford, from Genesis!

24 October 2012, 12:31 PM	#10
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Who's Rolex?

24 October 2012, 02:03 PM	#11
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Rather confusing. 2.8 something should be 71, and bracelet is 70...and claims 69..

24 October 2012, 06:51 PM	#14
marcello pisani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: italy Posts: 991	with a case number in the 2.81 mill. range... the "feet first" dial is correct and consistent to the time of production ( 1971 and NOT 1969 )

24 October 2012, 07:28 PM	#17
marcello pisani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: italy Posts: 991	btw it's not unusual to see a PP bracelet in a watch from 1971 ... here is an example for a steel model ( a Comex 5513 from the 1st batch with case number in the 2.83 range produced at the end of 1971 ) :

24 October 2012, 07:40 PM	#18
marcello pisani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: italy Posts: 991	a comparison could be interesting :

24 October 2012, 07:50 PM	#19
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	cool watch!

24 October 2012, 08:38 PM	#23
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Mine is a 2.96XXXX sold new in Nov.1974 feet 1st Dial __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

24 October 2012, 09:23 PM	#26
marcello pisani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: italy Posts: 991	simply that this is not the first gold 1680 in the 2.8-2.9 range seen with a "meters-first" dial the same thing ( overlap ) can be seen in "transitional" times for many rolex models.. such as 1665-1675-1665 and so on. ( edit 2 times for typo )

24 October 2012, 09:26 PM	#27
SennaFan Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: OB Watch: The Birdie Posts: 603	Lucky Man

24 October 2012, 09:29 PM	#28
marcello pisani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: italy Posts: 991	sorry I have done sone confusion : I was meaning that in this range for gold 1680 you can find either the last dials "meters first" as well the "standard dial" feet-first.

25 October 2012, 12:03 AM	#30
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Here's a pic of him (possibly wearing it) Another one:

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