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23 February 2023, 03:36 AM
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Submariner 1680 „Ghost“
Hi,
how do you like the look of my 1680 from 1972 with "ghost" insert? Some like these aged bezels, some not at all. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Best regards Alex |
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23 February 2023, 04:00 AM
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Hello sir,
Not quite ghost but a nice faded insert. Lovely ref. Enjoy. |
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23 February 2023, 04:06 AM
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Oh, I didn't mean to use the term "ghost" incorrectly.
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23 February 2023, 04:19 AM
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Limbo? Ghostesque? Fresh cadaver bezel? Is there a scale somewhere?
Whatever it is I like it. |
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23 February 2023, 05:20 AM
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Looks good to me
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23 February 2023, 06:08 AM
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Very nice!!
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23 February 2023, 07:19 AM
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Thank you very much! I actually prefer the examples that have survived the test of time with as few traces as possible. But I liked the overall look of this 1680. Fortunately, the dial is undamaged and the bracelet and pateted clasp are still in good, wearable condition.
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23 February 2023, 08:21 AM
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Looks great. IMHO the fade matches the dial's patina very nicely.
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24 February 2023, 12:02 AM
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24 February 2023, 12:07 AM
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Looks very nice, but "ghost" is usually used to refer to inserts that are much more faded. TBH, I think that the term is often used by dealers as an attempt to add value to inserts that are too far gone.
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24 February 2023, 12:12 AM
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As I said, I actually prefer vintage Rolexes that don't show their age. I made an exception with this 1680 because I thought the look was coherent. |
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27 February 2023, 02:41 PM
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Great looking red submariner! I have one myself and change between proper black and ghost inserts myself from time to time!
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27 February 2023, 04:47 PM
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