Dilemma on what to get?!

[Cheutc]

Hi guys,

I am currently still deciding on which vintage to get as my first. I was looking into getting either a maxi 5513, 1680 white but realized that to find one with original inserts with dial and original hands in the UK would be slightly out of my budget.
So I did some research and came across the 16800 and it seems that they are around the 7-8k gbp point which is my budget and it can be worn as a daily wearer.

I was wondering what you guys think about the 16800 and what is a fair price to pay for one in good condition? or should i save up abit more and wait to get a maxi 5513 or 1680?

Thanks

[blowfish89]

They are all great references. Depends on whether you want acrylic vs sapphire, date vs no date, movement preference, getting a watch now vs saving up for future, and also market availability.

I also had a lower budget and went for a matte dial 16800 myself, wearing it today. I am happy with my decision, but I am sure I would have been happy the other way round too.

[Cheutc]

wow beautiful watch!!! :)
did you get the cyclops window changed on the 16800?
And do the different Mark Dials of 16800 differ in price much?

thanks

[albaserver]

Originally Posted by blowfish89

They are all great references. Depends on whether you want acrylic vs sapphire, date vs no date, movement preference, getting a watch now vs saving up for future, and also market availability.

I also had a lower budget and went for a matte dial 16800 myself, wearing it today. I am happy with my decision, but I am sure I would have been happy the other way round too.
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Lovely!!

[Watchesnyc106]

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[blowfish89]

Originally Posted by Cheutc

wow beautiful watch!!! :)
did you get the cyclops window changed on the 16800?
And do the different Mark Dials of 16800 differ in price much?

thanks

Thanks. Yes, the cyclops is easy to take off on non ceramic / older Subs. I do not know about the different Mark dials and how they differ in price (I don’t think they do), but I remember seeing another thread on it in this forum. There is a clear price difference though between the earlier matte dial 16800s and the later glossy dial with WG surrounds around markers.