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Phllox · 29 January 2016, 07:26 PM

Hi there,

I've just acquired this little grand'ma. Serial 5.1 million. I guess it is a MK2 dial. The "top hat" is original, hands are tritium but probably replaced together with the insert (well I suppose ... opinions welcome!)

Lol-x · 29 January 2016, 08:16 PM

Congrats

Tiffany & Co dials come at a premium to collectors.
The 1680 is a great watch, and will keep on ticking for decades

Robbyvm · 29 January 2016, 10:27 PM

do you have the T&C paperwork ?
shame that the hands have been replaced but rather easy to match them to the dial ...

Phllox · 29 January 2016, 10:44 PM

It's been serviced by Rolex recently. But no original papers. I'll ask Rolex Geneva a search to confirm that serial corresponds to a watch sold by Tiffany & Co. As per the hands, yes, but they are tritium at least.

nick c · 29 January 2016, 11:04 PM

Stunning congrats

lhanddds · 29 January 2016, 11:08 PM

Very nice, congrats

Phllox · 29 January 2016, 11:29 PM

Thank you ;-)

Micha · 29 January 2016, 11:50 PM

wow...a beauty...

RolexAuthority · 30 January 2016, 12:14 AM

As a first it's a beauty congrats definitely it's relatively easy to get nice matching hands I'd definitely do that it'll be very worth while great watch

Phllox · 30 January 2016, 12:28 AM

Yep I am considering the option of swaping hands. Currently looking for some NOS / late 70's
But I'm still unsure on where to find them

RolexAuthority · 30 January 2016, 01:27 AM

Please look on here in the Rolex spares and accessories section

swish77 · 30 January 2016, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phllox

Yep I am considering the option of swaping hands. Currently looking for some NOS / late 70's
But I'm still unsure on where to find them

You can also search on the VRF forum or post a WTB ad there. Congrats on the nice 1680!

Psmith · 30 January 2016, 01:34 AM

A beauty, congrats

Phllox · 30 January 2016, 01:36 AM

Will do !

Well it looks like I cannot post on the WTB section. So I Will keep an eye on the FS sub forum.

Wing Zero · 30 January 2016, 01:43 AM

Great Looking 1680.
Love the patina on the dial plots.

Contact Mike for a set of hands:
http://www.rolexforums.com/member.php?u=92386

JJL · 30 January 2016, 01:56 AM

Wow that's not just any 1680! Definitely look into matching up the hands. Those Tiffany examples are highly sought after.

Congrats and enjoy in good health

Boaters · 30 January 2016, 02:00 AM

Very nice congrats

Phllox · 30 January 2016, 02:25 AM

Thanks Wing Zero, done !

nikanarani · 30 January 2016, 02:39 AM

A super first

BlackBay1 · 30 January 2016, 03:58 AM

Congrats and wear it in good health

. It would be nice to see a few more pics if you have chance to upload some:

RLX-lvr · 30 January 2016, 10:10 AM

Wonderful white 1680!
Congratulations on the pick up.

Foxglove · 30 January 2016, 02:53 PM

Great purchase! looks great.

roll9 · 30 January 2016, 04:19 PM

Congratulations

2JHead · 30 January 2016, 06:14 PM

What a great first, congrats. Love the strong case and nice dial

Phllox · 31 January 2016, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBay1

Congrats and wear it in good health

. It would be nice to see a few more pics if you have chance to upload some:

Here we go :

Boaters · 31 January 2016, 02:59 AM

Beautiful dial shot

29 January 2016, 07:26 PM	#1
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	My 1st vintage ... a 1680 Hi there, I've just acquired this little grand'ma. Serial 5.1 million. I guess it is a MK2 dial. The "top hat" is original, hands are tritium but probably replaced together with the insert (well I suppose ... opinions welcome!)

29 January 2016, 08:16 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	Congrats Tiffany & Co dials come at a premium to collectors. The 1680 is a great watch, and will keep on ticking for decades __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 January 2016, 10:27 PM	#3
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	do you have the T&C paperwork ? shame that the hands have been replaced but rather easy to match them to the dial ... __________________ Instagram : robbyvm Pinterest : robbyvanmele

29 January 2016, 10:44 PM	#4
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	It's been serviced by Rolex recently. But no original papers. I'll ask Rolex Geneva a search to confirm that serial corresponds to a watch sold by Tiffany & Co. As per the hands, yes, but they are tritium at least. __________________ Submariner 1680 Tiffany / Submariner 14060 / GMT Master II 16710 / GMT Master II 116710 BLNR /// PAM00337 /// Omega DeVille

29 January 2016, 11:29 PM	#7
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	Thank you ;-) __________________ Submariner 1680 Tiffany / Submariner 14060 / GMT Master II 16710 / GMT Master II 116710 BLNR /// PAM00337 /// Omega DeVille

29 January 2016, 11:04 PM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Stunning congrats

29 January 2016, 11:08 PM	#6
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Very nice, congrats

29 January 2016, 11:50 PM	#8
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	wow...a beauty... __________________ life is good

30 January 2016, 12:14 AM	#9
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	As a first it's a beauty congrats definitely it's relatively easy to get nice matching hands I'd definitely do that it'll be very worth while great watch

30 January 2016, 12:28 AM	#10
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	Yep I am considering the option of swaping hands. Currently looking for some NOS / late 70's But I'm still unsure on where to find them __________________ Submariner 1680 Tiffany / Submariner 14060 / GMT Master II 16710 / GMT Master II 116710 BLNR /// PAM00337 /// Omega DeVille

30 January 2016, 01:27 AM	#11
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	Please look on here in the Rolex spares and accessories section

30 January 2016, 01:34 AM	#13
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	A beauty, congrats __________________

30 January 2016, 01:36 AM	#14
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	Will do ! Well it looks like I cannot post on the WTB section. So I Will keep an eye on the FS sub forum. __________________ Submariner 1680 Tiffany / Submariner 14060 / GMT Master II 16710 / GMT Master II 116710 BLNR /// PAM00337 /// Omega DeVille

30 January 2016, 01:43 AM	#15
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	Great Looking 1680. Love the patina on the dial plots. Contact Mike for a set of hands: http://www.rolexforums.com/member.php?u=92386 __________________ ********************** **********************

30 January 2016, 01:56 AM	#16
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Wow that's not just any 1680! Definitely look into matching up the hands. Those Tiffany examples are highly sought after. Congrats and enjoy in good health

30 January 2016, 02:00 AM	#17
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Very nice congrats

30 January 2016, 02:25 AM	#18
Phllox "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Paris Posts: 73	Thanks Wing Zero, done ! __________________ Submariner 1680 Tiffany / Submariner 14060 / GMT Master II 16710 / GMT Master II 116710 BLNR /// PAM00337 /// Omega DeVille

30 January 2016, 02:39 AM	#19
nikanarani "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bombay Watch: is on my wrist Posts: 315	A super first

30 January 2016, 03:58 AM	#20
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	Congrats and wear it in good health . It would be nice to see a few more pics if you have chance to upload some: __________________ Seiko RAF Gen 1 Chrono Black Bay Red Submariner 114060 Daytona 116520

30 January 2016, 10:10 AM	#21
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Wonderful white 1680! Congratulations on the pick up.

30 January 2016, 02:53 PM	#22
Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	Great purchase! looks great.

30 January 2016, 04:19 PM	#23
roll9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: California Watch: 1016 & 16700 Posts: 368	Congratulations

30 January 2016, 06:14 PM	#24
2JHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Western Europe Posts: 609	What a great first, congrats. Love the strong case and nice dial

31 January 2016, 02:59 AM	#26
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Beautiful dial shot

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