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Old 30 April 2020, 03:58 AM   #1
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1680 on a tropic strap

Hi guys! Just thought I’d post a wrist shot of my 1680 on a tropic in case anyone wants to get an idea of how it might look. I just got this one from Uncle Seiko for another watch, but I love the vintage’60s skindiver look it has on my Sub.

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Old 30 April 2020, 04:38 AM   #2
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I love it. It looks great on you.
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Old 30 April 2020, 05:16 AM   #3
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That does look very good
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Old 30 April 2020, 04:56 PM   #4
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That is a great look - I think I may treat myself and follow your example. Thanks for posting.
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Old 30 April 2020, 05:24 PM   #5
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Beautiful red sub, tropic strap fits it well
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Old 30 April 2020, 06:44 PM   #6
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thats probably the only rubber strap you could wear on a 1680, the rest would look ridiculous.
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Old 1 May 2020, 12:15 AM   #7
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looks great
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Old 1 May 2020, 01:03 AM   #8
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Looks like that strap was made for the wrong watch initially

Looks great
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Old 1 May 2020, 04:40 AM   #9
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I like the look for sure. I have to say though that the 1680 isn’t super comfortable on a two piece strap. Maybe it’s just mine? I’ve tried leather and now rubber and whenever I do the crown tends to dig into my hand when I flex it back. I don’t get this as much on a nato and a bracelet is the most comfortable of all.
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Old 1 May 2020, 06:32 AM   #10
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Looks good on the tropic, but perhaps try a cordovan. They're very supple, but strong. I've been wearing my 1665 on one and it's very comfortable.
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Old 1 May 2020, 09:14 AM   #11
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Wow you really hit a home run with that combo
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Old 1 May 2020, 12:19 PM   #12
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Looks good on the tropic, but perhaps try a cordovan. They're very supple, but strong. I've been wearing my 1665 on one and it's very comfortable.

Gorgeous. I’ve been thinking about getting a nice leather strap for a while.
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Old 1 May 2020, 02:25 PM   #13
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Nice look on the 1680. I like the look on leather but I keep going back to the oyster. Enjoy the journey


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Old 1 May 2020, 03:14 PM   #14
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Looks good on the tropic, but perhaps try a cordovan. They're very supple, but strong. I've been wearing my 1665 on one and it's very comfortable.
This looks absolutely fantastic.
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Old 1 May 2020, 03:59 PM   #15
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Looks great!!!
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Old 1 May 2020, 05:25 PM   #16
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It matches the insert very well and looks really sporty! Great choice!
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Old 1 May 2020, 05:45 PM   #17
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looking good!!
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I like the look for sure. I have to say though that the 1680 isn’t super comfortable on a two piece strap. Maybe it’s just mine? I’ve tried leather and now rubber and whenever I do the crown tends to dig into my hand when I flex it back. I don’t get this as much on a nato and a bracelet is the most comfortable of all.
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Proper combo.
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Lol!
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I like it. Looks good.
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Old 2 May 2020, 01:41 AM   #22
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Looks good on the tropic, but perhaps try a cordovan. They're very supple, but strong. I've been wearing my 1665 on one and it's very comfortable.
For the water better the Tropic
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Old 2 May 2020, 01:44 AM   #23
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For the water better the Tropic
Fair point, but swimming/diving with these expensive vintage Rolexes is risky!
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Fair point, but swimming/diving with these expensive vintage Rolexes is risky!
I know. Anyway, that strap you're wearing is very nice.
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Old 9 July 2020, 02:23 AM   #25
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1680 on a Tropic

Synchron has reintroduced the Tropic Strap. They are $79.00. I put one on my 1680 pictured here. They are very nice.
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Old 9 July 2020, 03:04 AM   #26
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Very nice looking good.
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Old 9 July 2020, 03:47 AM   #27
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Looks good on the tropic, but perhaps try a cordovan. They're very supple, but strong. I've been wearing my 1665 on one and it's very comfortable.
But you can't get it wet and the Tropic can
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