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Old 29 July 2011, 10:05 AM   #1
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My brother just got this great looking 1680, I thought I would take some more pics of it. I have to admit I'm pretty jealous too!





Love that distortion, which is why I want a tropic 38 on my GMT!









Looks great on me too...



I have to find a way to top his 1680, I'm thinking a nice 5513 with patina and an unpolished case. Maybe I'll steal it and wear it when he's not here.
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:07 AM   #2
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Nice pics and congrats to your brother Kyle!!!!

I have to ask though, does he know you are taking pics of his watch?!?!
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:07 AM   #3
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Nice pics and congrats to your brother Kyle!!!!

I have to ask though, does he know you are taking pics of his watch?!?!
I realized when my 1680 wasn't where I put it last

And Kyle, you won't be getting your hands on my 1680 any time soon! Nice shots
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:21 AM   #4
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I realized when my 1680 wasn't where I put it last

And Kyle, you won't be getting your hands on my 1680 any time soon! Nice shots

Congrats Matt!
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:14 AM   #5
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Excellent pair my brother friends!! No need to be jealous- day swap!! Great pics too Kyle!
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:19 AM   #6
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My brother just got this great looking 1680, I thought I would take some more pics of it. I have to admit I'm pretty jealous too!





Love that distortion, which is why I want a tropic 38 on my GMT!









Looks great on me too...



I have to find a way to top his 1680, I'm thinking a nice 5513 with patina and an unpolished case. Maybe I'll steal it and wear it when he's not here.
Huge congrats to your bro!! AMAZING photography as well, of some gorgeous watches If I only had a quarter of your photography skills
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:20 AM   #7
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Very nice, I really like the patina on that one. Nice

Looks pretty good on the Jubilee as well.
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:24 AM   #8
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Very nice pictures Kyle, love the duo! If your GMT goes missing you'll know who took it
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:31 AM   #9
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Must say your brother has great taste Kyle, as for using his, what are brothers for;)
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Old 29 July 2011, 10:49 AM   #10
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Old 29 July 2011, 11:05 AM   #11
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Old 29 July 2011, 11:07 AM   #12
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Old 29 July 2011, 11:40 AM   #13
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Nice pieces and great shots!!
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Old 29 July 2011, 11:44 AM   #14
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a beauty!! 1675 1680 and early 16800 are IMHO the most beautiful rolex models
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Old 29 July 2011, 11:46 AM   #15
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It's very cool that you can share this stuff with a brother. Very nice Sub. Isn't your "new" GMT getting old now? Time to look for #5?
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Old 29 July 2011, 11:47 AM   #16
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I really like the look of that ol' GMT on the leather strap. Most handsome.
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Old 29 July 2011, 12:23 PM   #17
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Very nice 1680. Your brother is fortunate to have such a gifted photographer in the family!

Those are two very nice vintage examples!
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Old 29 July 2011, 12:56 PM   #18
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Old 29 July 2011, 01:03 PM   #19
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Fantastic looking 1680..... big congrats to your brother!
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Old 29 July 2011, 01:25 PM   #20
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Wow. What a beautiful Submariner! On a Super Jubilee? Cool stuff. Gorgeous pictures as usual! If I owned a 1680 it would never come off my wrist!
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Old 29 July 2011, 11:10 PM   #21
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Wow. What a beautiful Submariner! On a Super Jubilee? Cool stuff. Gorgeous pictures as usual! If I owned a 1680 it would never come off my wrist!
No it's not a super jubilee.
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Old 29 July 2011, 02:03 PM   #22
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Wow, Kyle. That is a stunner white 1680.
I'm jealous.
Would love to find a piece like that. I just love the patina on that thing.

If I were you, I would be borrowing it all the time, lol.

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Old 29 July 2011, 07:19 PM   #23
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Beautiful watch and I love it on the Jubilee
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Old 29 July 2011, 07:33 PM   #24
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Beautiful watch and I love it on the Jubilee
I was thinking the same Paulie

Two beaut watches Kyle
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Old 30 July 2011, 11:26 AM   #25
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Hello Kyle, my young friend!
Congrats to you and your brother Matt for this most handsome 1680.
By the way, it´s the first time I see a Sub with Jubilee, and they are very nice!
Your photos are awesome as usual, and add to the enjoyment of looking at these watches.
I like very much your GMT with leather straps. Most elegant piece!

Enjoy your watches young men! And keep increasing your collection!
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Old 30 July 2011, 12:14 PM   #26
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same here, never seen a 1680 on a jubilee, but I'm diggin' it

you and your bro have some really nice pieces; time to one up him, nothing wrong with a little sibling rivalry
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Old 30 July 2011, 01:53 PM   #27
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Thanks Michael! I finally learned the difference to the Super Jubilee and the Jubilee bracelets!! Thanks to TRF. I learn something new everyday here!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=141043
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Old 1 August 2011, 08:34 AM   #28
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Thanks Michael! I finally learned the difference to the Super Jubilee and the Jubilee bracelets!! Thanks to TRF. I learn something new everyday here!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=141043
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Old 1 August 2011, 01:20 PM   #29
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great pair of watches guys!
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