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Alexander88 · 23 February 2023, 03:36 AM

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

swaini3 · 23 February 2023, 04:00 AM

Hello sir,
Not quite ghost but a nice faded insert. Lovely ref. Enjoy.

Alexander88 · 23 February 2023, 04:06 AM

Oh, I didn't mean to use the term "ghost" incorrectly.

MrBlobby · 23 February 2023, 04:19 AM

Limbo? Ghostesque? Fresh cadaver bezel? Is there a scale somewhere?

Whatever it is I like it.

colpol · 23 February 2023, 05:20 AM

Looks good to me

L.K Johnson · 23 February 2023, 06:08 AM

Very nice!!

Alexander88 · 23 February 2023, 07:19 AM

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.

Tom1675 · 23 February 2023, 08:21 AM

Looks great. IMHO the fade matches the dial's patina very nicely.

Alexander88 · 24 February 2023, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom1675

Looks great. IMHO the fade matches the dial's patina very nicely.

Thank you. That's also what I like about this Submariner.

Dan S · 24 February 2023, 12:07 AM

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.

Alexander88 · 24 February 2023, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan S

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.

Dan, you're right. I feel the same way about some "tropical" dials.
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.

BrazenC5 · 27 February 2023, 02:41 PM

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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Alexander88 · 27 February 2023, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

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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Good idea. Thank you!

24 February 2023, 12:07 AM	#10
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,216	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. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

23 February 2023, 04:00 AM	#2
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,454	Hello sir, Not quite ghost but a nice faded insert. Lovely ref. Enjoy.

23 February 2023, 04:06 AM	#3
Alexander88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Connecticut Posts: 134	Oh, I didn't mean to use the term "ghost" incorrectly.

23 February 2023, 04:19 AM	#4
MrBlobby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: UK Posts: 321	Limbo? Ghostesque? Fresh cadaver bezel? Is there a scale somewhere? Whatever it is I like it.

23 February 2023, 05:20 AM	#5
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,891	Looks good to me

23 February 2023, 06:08 AM	#6
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	Very nice!!

23 February 2023, 07:19 AM	#7
Alexander88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Connecticut Posts: 134	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.

23 February 2023, 08:21 AM	#8
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,185	Looks great. IMHO the fade matches the dial's patina very nicely.

27 February 2023, 02:41 PM	#12
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Great looking red submariner! I have one myself and change between proper black and ghost inserts myself from time to time! Sent from my SM-S901U using Tapatalk

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