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Old 27 August 2024, 03:16 AM   #1
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Incoming after years of searching...
I've been looking for this one for a long time! First I wanted a Ref 1680 "red" submariner, but as you know they can expensive and I'm not a fan of the tall crystal and no quick-set date. In doing my research, I stumbled on the 16800 with the matte dial. Every time I saw one I liked, they would sell almost instantly. Well one day the planets aligned and Tropical Watch had this beauty on display and I clicked to buy it right away! I love the patina, the dial, and the bezel are pristine, the pip matches the hands, the crystal is flawless and it's keeping almost perfect time. The hands have a little corrosion, but not noticeable with the naked eye. This is the one!
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Old 27 August 2024, 03:25 AM   #2
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Looks like new!
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Old 27 August 2024, 03:27 AM   #3
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excellent acquisition, congrats on finally landing your white whale!
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Old 27 August 2024, 04:03 AM   #4
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That's a beauty. Jacek is great to work with. Bought and sold many watches through him.
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Old 27 August 2024, 04:16 AM   #5
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Nice looking reference and congrats to you
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Old 27 August 2024, 04:17 AM   #6
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Congrats..That's a nice one for sure.
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Old 27 August 2024, 04:25 AM   #7
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Nice. Congrats!
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Old 27 August 2024, 04:35 AM   #8
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Beautiful piece. It’s a great feeling to finally land on the right one!
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Old 27 August 2024, 04:41 AM   #9
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One of my favorites! Congrats! Great Patina!!
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Old 27 August 2024, 04:51 AM   #10
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Great watch, enjoy …
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Old 27 August 2024, 04:55 AM   #11
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Stunner, I always liked that reference along w several others in that time range. Congrats.
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Old 27 August 2024, 09:07 AM   #12
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Sweet!
Yes Jacek is the man! Congrats!
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Old 27 August 2024, 09:26 AM   #13
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Well played. Fantastic looking watch! Hope it brings you much enjoyment.
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Old 27 August 2024, 09:54 AM   #14
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That’s gorgeous, proof of the long-game well-played!
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Old 27 August 2024, 09:59 AM   #15
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Old 27 August 2024, 11:57 AM   #16
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Amazing watch, congratulations. She’s a beut’!
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Old 27 August 2024, 12:08 PM   #17
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Very nice! Congratulations
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Old 27 August 2024, 12:31 PM   #18
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Very nice Congrats!
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Old 27 August 2024, 12:34 PM   #19
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Old 27 August 2024, 01:46 PM   #20
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What a wonderfully aged icon. Congrats


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Old 27 August 2024, 03:34 PM   #21
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Wow, amazing find, congrats
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Old 27 August 2024, 06:31 PM   #22
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That's a stunning piece, great lume colour! Got to love a matte dial!
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Old 27 August 2024, 06:38 PM   #23
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Big congratulations to you. Have fun rocking the watch on your wrist always.
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Old 27 August 2024, 07:40 PM   #24
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Old 27 August 2024, 09:14 PM   #25
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Great watch with fantastic patina!!, enjoy it !!…
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Old 27 August 2024, 09:27 PM   #26
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Good choice! Great looking watch.
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Old 27 August 2024, 10:33 PM   #27
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Old 28 August 2024, 12:10 AM   #28
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What is the likely year of production for this watch. Very nice! Enjoy!
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Old 29 August 2024, 02:52 AM   #29
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that is beautiful, congrats!
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Old 29 August 2024, 06:18 AM   #30
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What is the likely year of production for this watch. Very nice! Enjoy!
Year: 1982

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