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Yves91 · 26 April 2020, 06:49 PM

Hi guys,

Looking to buy my first vintage Rolex. I stumbled upon a nice looking 1680, dating back to 1977. What do you guys think about this watch, price and condition. And what should I pay attention to buying a vintage piece?

https://amsterdamvintagewatches.com/...ariner-1680-8/

Thanks!

swaini3 · 26 April 2020, 11:07 PM

1680s are nice. You can start with this:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=353899
Looks like a Mark 2 dial. For that price, I would want it all period correct. Not enough info in the ad.

XavierM · 26 April 2020, 11:54 PM

Hi,
Looks like a nice Mk2 dial, with beautiful hands. (I would still closely inspect them with a loupe before buying!)
Case: Looks honest, bottom crown guard a bit over polished
In terms of service parts I see: Crown, Plexy, Insert, Bracelet, end links, maybe the date wheel as well.

Woody · 28 April 2020, 04:23 AM

Well known dealer - they have a channel on YouTube and push out a weekly update with new stock (this used to be in English but is now only available in Dutch.....not unreasonable, but makes it a little harder to follow.....unless you know the language

). As far as I am aware they have a good reputation, although I think their prices are sometimes a little strong.

26 April 2020, 06:49 PM	#1
Yves91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 24	Buying a 1680 Hi guys, Looking to buy my first vintage Rolex. I stumbled upon a nice looking 1680, dating back to 1977. What do you guys think about this watch, price and condition. And what should I pay attention to buying a vintage piece? https://amsterdamvintagewatches.com/...ariner-1680-8/ Thanks!

26 April 2020, 11:07 PM	#2
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,459	1680s are nice. You can start with this: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=353899 Looks like a Mark 2 dial. For that price, I would want it all period correct. Not enough info in the ad.

26 April 2020, 11:54 PM	#3
XavierM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Paris, France Posts: 389	Hi, Looks like a nice Mk2 dial, with beautiful hands. (I would still closely inspect them with a loupe before buying!) Case: Looks honest, bottom crown guard a bit over polished In terms of service parts I see: Crown, Plexy, Insert, Bracelet, end links, maybe the date wheel as well.

28 April 2020, 04:23 AM	#4
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	Well known dealer - they have a channel on YouTube and push out a weekly update with new stock (this used to be in English but is now only available in Dutch.....not unreasonable, but makes it a little harder to follow.....unless you know the language ). As far as I am aware they have a good reputation, although I think their prices are sometimes a little strong.

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