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Taurus75 · 15 October 2016, 06:42 PM

Hi all,

Pls comment on this 1680. Looks like a service dial. Any advice is much appreciated.

Pls pardon me as I have also started another thread asking about a 1675. The reason is because I am considering a purchase on either one.

swatty · 15 October 2016, 06:56 PM

The date mag looks big ?

TimeToGo · 15 October 2016, 09:22 PM

Need better pictures..

traf · 15 October 2016, 09:26 PM

Can't tell you for sure from that pic, but something is off about that dial...

Date mag is larger on the 1680s due to the added distance between the window and the top hat crystal

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sfc rick · 15 October 2016, 09:41 PM

Legit looking to me, just like mine.

springer · 16 October 2016, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taurus75

Hi all,

Pls comment on this 1680. Looks like a service dial. Any advice is much appreciated.

Pls pardon me as I have also started another thread asking about a 1675. The reason is because I am considering a purchase on either one.

It does appear to be a service dial, as well as the bezel insert.

Sjmoore11 · 16 October 2016, 01:34 AM

What are the "tells" that identity it as a service dial? I don't disagree, just trying to educate myself.

strafer_kid · 16 October 2016, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sfc rick

Legit looking to me, just like mine.

Same here!

Taurus75 · 16 October 2016, 05:45 PM

Thks guys. Base on the views so far, i can surmised that the 1680 has a service dial & insert.
Now comes the headache of deciding between the 1680 & the 1675. The 1680 costs a few hundreds more than the 1675 (with supposedly period correct dial & service insert). The 1680 has been verified at RSC by the seller on its authenticity.

TimeToGo · 16 October 2016, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sjmoore11

What are the "tells" that identity it as a service dial? I don't disagree, just trying to educate myself.

I would not make the call it is indeed a service insert with that picture.

But here is a great read on the different 1680 dials:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...=192774&page=3

Perpetual74 · 17 October 2016, 03:06 AM

A watch is not only dial and bezel... (that are both service in this one)... but even caseback, bracelet, movement etc...for me it's impossible to give an opinion on a vintage watch without pics of serial (could be a service case for example or rewritten), reference between lugs, inside caseback, movement etc....

AgentHsu · 17 October 2016, 03:49 AM

Crown guards would bother me

RGAmos · 17 October 2016, 06:46 AM

I see nothing obviously wrong with this watch. Whether a service dial or not it is period correct which is important. The cyclops magnification is normal. It appears to be a very nice watch.

axl911 · 17 October 2016, 07:59 AM

Dial, hands, and bezel appears to be service. The crown guard seemed overpolished.

I would not buy it as an investment watch or one which you hope the value will rise. If you can get it at a good price, then it could be a daily wearer.

sfc rick · 17 October 2016, 11:19 AM

Not every one can wear a 1680 everyday, hence the very reason I wear this one. While it will never be a center piece of a collection, it will be the center piece of my wrist. Which is what makes life great!

Best wishes on your hunt for a watch.

15 October 2016, 06:42 PM	#1
Taurus75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SEA Watch: Daytona Posts: 87	1680 advice please Hi all, Pls comment on this 1680. Looks like a service dial. Any advice is much appreciated. Pls pardon me as I have also started another thread asking about a 1675. The reason is because I am considering a purchase on either one. Attached Images __________________

16 October 2016, 05:45 PM	#9
Taurus75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SEA Watch: Daytona Posts: 87	Thks guys. Base on the views so far, i can surmised that the 1680 has a service dial & insert. Now comes the headache of deciding between the 1680 & the 1675. The 1680 costs a few hundreds more than the 1675 (with supposedly period correct dial & service insert). The 1680 has been verified at RSC by the seller on its authenticity. __________________

17 October 2016, 03:49 AM	#12
AgentHsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mr. Hsu Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Datejust Posts: 607	Crown guards would bother me __________________ Good things come to those who wear Rolexes.

15 October 2016, 06:56 PM	#2
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	The date mag looks big ?

15 October 2016, 09:22 PM	#3
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Need better pictures..

15 October 2016, 09:26 PM	#4
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Can't tell you for sure from that pic, but something is off about that dial... Date mag is larger on the 1680s due to the added distance between the window and the top hat crystal Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk

15 October 2016, 09:41 PM	#5
sfc rick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rickey Higgins Location: Huntington, TX Watch: 1680 Sub in white Posts: 354	Legit looking to me, just like mine.

16 October 2016, 01:34 AM	#7
Sjmoore11 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 694	What are the "tells" that identity it as a service dial? I don't disagree, just trying to educate myself.

17 October 2016, 03:06 AM	#11
Perpetual74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rome Posts: 91	A watch is not only dial and bezel... (that are both service in this one)... but even caseback, bracelet, movement etc...for me it's impossible to give an opinion on a vintage watch without pics of serial (could be a service case for example or rewritten), reference between lugs, inside caseback, movement etc....

17 October 2016, 06:46 AM	#13
RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	I see nothing obviously wrong with this watch. Whether a service dial or not it is period correct which is important. The cyclops magnification is normal. It appears to be a very nice watch.

17 October 2016, 07:59 AM	#14
axl911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 170	Dial, hands, and bezel appears to be service. The crown guard seemed overpolished. I would not buy it as an investment watch or one which you hope the value will rise. If you can get it at a good price, then it could be a daily wearer.

17 October 2016, 11:19 AM	#15
sfc rick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rickey Higgins Location: Huntington, TX Watch: 1680 Sub in white Posts: 354	Not every one can wear a 1680 everyday, hence the very reason I wear this one. While it will never be a center piece of a collection, it will be the center piece of my wrist. Which is what makes life great! Best wishes on your hunt for a watch.

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