Where to come in on a MK2 1680?

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Hi all.

So I have an opportunity to pick up a '77 MK2 white 1680 on bracelet for under $10k. This is a model that I don't have and would love to add to the collection. But I also have to be $ contentious and if money was no object a nice 1680 would have been in the watch box a long time ago.

I will post some pics in a bit, but here's what I see so far:

• Dial - good condition with light melon patina
• Hands - closely matching patina on lume but tarnished/coroded metal finish
• Crystal - needs replacement
• Bezel insert - MK3 heavily faded to blue/gray but missing pip
• Case - average / above average polish with minor dings consistent with use and service over the years; chamfers are no longer defined and are instead rounded
• Serial and ref nos. - heavily worn down but still readable

Not really concerned about the condition of the movement since I will be servicing the watch myself and can easily sort out the mechanicals.

Overall this is far from a safe-queen and instead looks like a watch that was honestly used for its intended purpose.

Considering all this and the current state of the overall market, what price brackets would you place on

1: Overpriced
2: Fair value
3: Good deal and you'll be hard-pressed to find better
4: You're an idiot if you don't buy it

Thanks in advance.