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jzeigler · 16 November 2014, 10:21 AM

Have the chance to pick this up locally, wanted to get the community's take on a couple of things. The case is in good shape, CGs could be a little less polished but I've seen a lot worse, dial and hands are original as well as the silver date disk. The insert has a little gold pip where the pearl used to be, which the jeweler can have removed for me before I take the watch.

My biggest concern is the identity and authenticity of the bezel insert. The 30 and 20 look like "super fat font" numbers, but the rest don't. I realize these pictures aren't great, but I'm curious to hear what people think.

(The datewheel is misaligned, apparently there is a screw missing in the keyless that will be replaced before I take possession of it)

jzeigler · 16 November 2014, 02:04 PM

Anyone? Thoughts? Ideas? Baseless speculation?

omitohud · 16 November 2014, 05:10 PM

It looks ok to me from the pictures, but I'm sure the experts would like to see better pics especially the 40 & 50 for tell tale signs. There seems to b a chip at 5 o'clock.

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jzeigler · 16 November 2014, 09:34 PM

Few more close ups:

watchcrank · 17 November 2014, 02:18 AM

1680, looks good from few scans. you have checked the case, movement and bracelet already. I think rest is Ok although you really have to handle and take bezel off to be 100% sure (fakes are so good today). If price is good I'd not hesitate. m

linesiders · 17 November 2014, 02:24 AM

Don't think the insert is fake but photos are really small.

swish77 · 17 November 2014, 02:27 AM

The insert actually looks pretty good, although hard to be 100 percent certain on authenticity. If everything else checks out, and the price is right, I wouldn't let that deter me. I'd be more worried about the movement and date wheel. See how the date is very low in the window? That might be an indication that the watch needs to be serviced. You could always track down another insert if it ends up being an issue. Good luck!

Nycturbovr6 · 17 November 2014, 02:30 AM

Looks ok from what I can see but Im no expert

omitohud · 17 November 2014, 04:30 AM

Mark 3 FF. 👍

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jzeigler · 17 November 2014, 08:58 AM

Thanks y'all! I pulled the trigger on it, couldn't pass up that cream patina and silver date wheel. Will post pics once it's in my hands.

linesiders · 17 November 2014, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omitohud

Mark 3 FF. 👍

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Yep - that is what I thought too - and a nice softer one

Wing Zero · 19 November 2014, 01:02 AM

Gen Mark 3

bdex75 · 19 November 2014, 01:52 AM

Congrats. Nice pick up.

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16 November 2014, 10:21 AM	#1
jzeigler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 120	Thoughts on this 1680? Fake insert? Have the chance to pick this up locally, wanted to get the community's take on a couple of things. The case is in good shape, CGs could be a little less polished but I've seen a lot worse, dial and hands are original as well as the silver date disk. The insert has a little gold pip where the pearl used to be, which the jeweler can have removed for me before I take the watch. My biggest concern is the identity and authenticity of the bezel insert. The 30 and 20 look like "super fat font" numbers, but the rest don't. I realize these pictures aren't great, but I'm curious to hear what people think. (The datewheel is misaligned, apparently there is a screw missing in the keyless that will be replaced before I take possession of it)

17 November 2014, 02:24 AM	#6
linesiders 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,489	Don't think the insert is fake but photos are really small. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

19 November 2014, 01:02 AM	#12
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	Gen Mark 3 __________________ ********************** **********************

16 November 2014, 02:04 PM	#2
jzeigler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 120	Anyone? Thoughts? Ideas? Baseless speculation?

16 November 2014, 05:10 PM	#3
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	It looks ok to me from the pictures, but I'm sure the experts would like to see better pics especially the 40 & 50 for tell tale signs. There seems to b a chip at 5 o'clock. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2014, 09:34 PM	#4
jzeigler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 120	Few more close ups:

17 November 2014, 02:18 AM	#5
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	1680, looks good from few scans. you have checked the case, movement and bracelet already. I think rest is Ok although you really have to handle and take bezel off to be 100% sure (fakes are so good today). If price is good I'd not hesitate. m

17 November 2014, 02:27 AM	#7
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,956	The insert actually looks pretty good, although hard to be 100 percent certain on authenticity. If everything else checks out, and the price is right, I wouldn't let that deter me. I'd be more worried about the movement and date wheel. See how the date is very low in the window? That might be an indication that the watch needs to be serviced. You could always track down another insert if it ends up being an issue. Good luck!

17 November 2014, 02:30 AM	#8
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Looks ok from what I can see but Im no expert

17 November 2014, 04:30 AM	#9
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Mark 3 FF. 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2014, 08:58 AM	#10
jzeigler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 120	Thanks y'all! I pulled the trigger on it, couldn't pass up that cream patina and silver date wheel. Will post pics once it's in my hands.

19 November 2014, 01:52 AM	#13
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Congrats. Nice pick up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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