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23 December 2014, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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Question about my new 1680
First off I would like to thank you all for giving me the vintage bug. Here are some pics of my new but also old 1680. This is my first post but I have been a forum member for quite some time and have really enjoyed admiring and learning from the pictures and information posted in the vintage forum.
I've been looking for a couple of years for a White 1680 with a crisp case and just purchased this one. It's missing loom on half of the one hour marker and has an after market crystal but I'm going to put in a proper crystal when I service it. From what I can tell its a mark 1 and the serial number (6,1xx,xxx) puts it around 79, I'm i right about that. Also I can see a little rust in a few spots around the dial (there is one spot visible in the second picture above the 12 o'clock marker) is this a problem? Can/should it be removed. If it's not distracting can it be left alone? Thanks in advance for any advice. |
23 December 2014, 03:24 PM | #2 |
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I wouldn't touch it. Leave it just the way it is
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23 December 2014, 03:51 PM | #3 |
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Glad to hear you say that.
This is the other picture I meant to post. |
23 December 2014, 03:53 PM | #4 |
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Welcome to the Forum. Quite a grand entrance I might add. Very nice example. If and when you chose to get it serviced you will find several highly recommended independent watchmakers with a Rolex parts accounts here on the Forum (Bob Ridley, ABC and others) that will protect the overall "vintage integrity" of your watch while doing any necessary movement overhaul work. Getting the correct NOS acrylic crystal should not be a problem.
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23 December 2014, 03:58 PM | #5 |
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Thanks Franks.
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24 December 2014, 12:08 AM | #6 |
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Congrats on a beautiful example.
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24 December 2014, 12:33 AM | #7 |
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Congrats and welcome. The white 1680 was my first vintage watch.
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24 December 2014, 02:42 AM | #8 |
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Great watch sir!
In the meantime, you could try to polish out the scratches on the cyclops and try to locate an nice tritium pearl to make it even more awesome!
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24 December 2014, 03:20 AM | #9 |
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Welcome and that is indeed a great way to start your collection! Beautiful watch. The half lume issue would personally bother me, I have to admit, but it is totally up to you and how you feel. If you decide to address that or any of the other points (which frankly I think are not worth addressing at this point), I agree with the previous advice, go to one of the specialists who will make sure as to preserve the vintage feel.
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24 December 2014, 04:29 AM | #10 |
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Congrats, looks very nice
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24 December 2014, 07:14 AM | #11 |
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Would the rolex service in SF Ca. Also be an ok place to get a service done? I had heard some good things here about them and they have serviced my gmt 16700. Or should I definitely use Bob Ridley, or ABC?
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24 December 2014, 07:16 AM | #12 |
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A nice tritium pearl would look sweet. The hunt is on.
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24 December 2014, 07:30 AM | #13 |
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Abc Watchwerks does great work and they would take good care of you. The others u mentioned are overpriced imo
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24 December 2014, 07:38 AM | #14 |
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welcome ,, nice watch . good luck on the hunt , im sure a pearl will show up.
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24 December 2014, 10:05 PM | #15 |
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Very nice watch. Congratulations on a nice purchase. I wouldn't change a thing. And wear and enjoy the watch.
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25 December 2014, 02:10 PM | #16 |
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Thanks. I've been wearing it non stop.
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26 December 2014, 06:44 AM | #17 |
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Very nice watch - I have one myself from 78 - these look and wear very well! Go with it as is and enjoy - good luck!
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