Taking the leap for 1st vintage watch - help!

[CrookedOak]

I have been humbled by the help and camaraderie on the TRF forum since I joined a few years ago. I never thought I would become so engrossed in the watch world and more specifically the Rolex world. It has been a fun ride learning about the watches, their history and the various subtleties throughout the life cycle of various models.

I have been fortunate to "meet" people like Tony G and Patrick Aziz that have guided me through the purchase of high quality watches. I have collected a small collection of current (116610LN,116520,116400) and "soon to be vintage" (16570, 16710, 16610V) models, but I'd now like to take the plunge and add a true vintage model to the collection.

I have been watching for a Red Sub (1680) that is in good condition that has not been over polished or have a service dial or wrong band or the myriad of other pitfalls an inexperienced vintage buyer could make. I saw the one below from Jacek (a regarded buyer on the TRF) and I am VERY tempted. I would really appreciate advise or specific examples of Red Subs on the market that are good investments.

As always - thank you to the senior leaders on the TRF. Your guidance makes this a hobby easy to embrace.

Vintage Red Sub 1680