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twin8885 · 12 October 2015, 02:21 PM

Sorry if this isn't appropriate, but I couldn't find a better place to post this. I am vetting this watch and wanted to know if you guys could tell me your thoughts on it? The purchase year was 1978 and the serial is in the 5mm range. The price seems pretty reasonable for what I have seen these go for. Thanks all!

NickTruswell · 12 October 2015, 06:36 PM

Needs some better pictures really as can't make much out on the dial

sfc rick · 13 October 2015, 03:44 AM

Closer pics needed. Back of watch? What about the bracelet clasp showing the date code? Like the poster before said...better pics?

Jonnyred72 · 13 October 2015, 10:11 PM

Poor date magnification-aftermarket(or service) crystal?

kjp1 · 14 October 2015, 03:17 AM

1978 should have "open" 6's on the date wheel, shouldn't it?

Pict · 14 October 2015, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kjp1

1978 should have "open" 6's on the date wheel, shouldn't it?

It is strange but the 6 in 26 is closed, 6, 9, 16 , 19 and 29 open.

springer · 14 October 2015, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pict

It is strange but the 6 in 26 is closed, 6, 9, 16 , 19 and 29 open.

Uh...O...here we go,,,,,,,,,

I smell another thread turning to the darkside over a $5 date wheel!!!

Kingface66 · 14 October 2015, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Uh...O...here we go,,,,,,,,,

I smell another thread turning to the darkside over a $5 date wheel!!!

I had a feeling Springer would show up soon after the ol' date wheel comments began!

springer · 14 October 2015, 06:49 AM

deleted...double post.

springer · 14 October 2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

I had a feeling Springer would show up soon after the ol' date wheel comments began!

Well, since you brought it up, it appears to be an early 1970s wheel. Later 1970s date wheels were silver, at least based on the rules of "best evidence" and what I have garnered and stored in my lower cerebellum the past couple of decades.

Seriously, regarding this watch, several guys have pretty much nailed it already...some nice, detailed photos would help before anything of consequence could be provided regarding the condition of this watch.

12 October 2015, 02:21 PM	#1
twin8885 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 13	Thoughts on this 1680? Sorry if this isn't appropriate, but I couldn't find a better place to post this. I am vetting this watch and wanted to know if you guys could tell me your thoughts on it? The purchase year was 1978 and the serial is in the 5mm range. The price seems pretty reasonable for what I have seen these go for. Thanks all!

14 October 2015, 06:49 AM	#9
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12 October 2015, 06:36 PM	#2
NickTruswell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 230	Needs some better pictures really as can't make much out on the dial

13 October 2015, 03:44 AM	#3
sfc rick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rickey Higgins Location: Huntington, TX Watch: 1680 Sub in white Posts: 354	Closer pics needed. Back of watch? What about the bracelet clasp showing the date code? Like the poster before said...better pics?

13 October 2015, 10:11 PM	#4
Jonnyred72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Jon Location: West Sussex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 88	Poor date magnification-aftermarket(or service) crystal?

14 October 2015, 03:17 AM	#5
kjp1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Keith Location: So-Cal Watch: 1680 Sub Posts: 840	1978 should have "open" 6's on the date wheel, shouldn't it?

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