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4 September 2021, 04:35 AM
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My new purchase 1680
Hi there
Just bought this today and love it …. Wanted to get a few opinions on it. Shall I source a fat font bezel insert or shall I just leave it alone? Everything is meant to be original? Thanks Just found out what a non quick set date is like 🤨 |
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4 September 2021, 08:38 AM
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Looks great wouldn't do a thing but enjoy it congratulations..
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4 September 2021, 08:40 AM
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4 September 2021, 08:47 AM
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Nice! Enjoy this classic piece.
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4 September 2021, 09:04 AM
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Real Name: Brian
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Congrats! Enjoy the watch. I would just wear it as is. Beautiful watch
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4 September 2021, 12:05 PM
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I live mine too. Such an awesome watch.
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4 September 2021, 05:48 PM
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A lovely example and I'd leave it as is too
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4 September 2021, 06:04 PM
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You need a fat font insert
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4 September 2021, 06:11 PM
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Congratulations
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4 September 2021, 07:05 PM
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looks great!!
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4 September 2021, 09:51 PM
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Congrats! Nice Sub.
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4 September 2021, 10:29 PM
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Insert looks fine to me as it’s not a thin font service bezel as far as I can tell. What year is the watch? Fat font bezel may be unnecessary.
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5 September 2021, 03:06 AM
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5 September 2021, 05:41 AM
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5 September 2021, 06:04 AM
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Thanks for the replies , very much appreciated
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5 September 2021, 06:12 AM
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It's a beauty. Enjoy it!
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5 September 2021, 07:05 AM
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Your insert is not period correct, if you want it to be 'all correct'. If it doesn't bother you then leave it as is. It's the font/type you need to look for, not how fat the font is. Congrats on the purchase. Im a 1680 fan.
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5 September 2021, 07:26 AM
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Watch looks amazing I would leave it as it is.
I am not sure if 100% correct it looks like a Fat font Service Insert but has a nice patina on the pearl matching your dial and hands. Is not going to be easy to sort out an insert to replace this one. Patience and will come to you the day you least expect it :)
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5 September 2021, 10:19 AM
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Stunning.
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5 September 2021, 10:23 AM
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The watch looks amazing, you must be a very proud owner. It looks fine as it is!
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5 September 2021, 12:27 PM
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looks good. Insert looks like a later MK variant - cbf'ed looking it up - just read Xeramics guide on vintage inserts.
the only thing that bothers me is the crooked crystal. The first picture is most obvious as the crystal mag is at an angle vs. the date wheel. I would try to fix that - should be easy, remove the retaining ring and re-adjust. Get a watchmaker to do it if you don't have the tools. |
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5 September 2021, 01:32 PM
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Leave, Wear, Enjoy....Congratulations
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5 September 2021, 11:41 PM
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I wouldn't change a thing; wear it and enjoy it.
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6 September 2021, 12:49 AM
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Get a fat font mk3 insert.
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12 September 2021, 06:38 PM
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12 September 2021, 06:56 PM
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12 September 2021, 11:52 PM
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Gorgeous looking watch. Congrats!
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13 September 2021, 02:48 AM
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Thanks guys …. I’m going to leave as is . Apparently it’s a mk4 insert and not a thin service one. The cost of fat font mk3 insert could
Be $2000 and not worth it . Thanks for the replies |
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13 September 2021, 03:08 AM
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13 September 2021, 03:09 AM
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Nice watch. Enjoy it.
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