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10 February 2016, 09:55 AM
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Real Name: dave
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1680 Incoming
Funny how things work out. So about 3 years ago I bought my first "nice watch" an omega speed master professional hesalite crystal/steel case back manual wind from around 2003. At some point I felt that I wanted more, so I began soul searching for my next piece. I tried on a 1680 and it just captivated me completely. I just loved the matte dial, the maxi lume plots, the eggshell patina, the top hat crystal, perfect proportions etc. it truly captures the essence of sport Rolex.
So after trying this watch on about 2 years ago at a small local mom and pop used Rolex reseller, I never saw it again whenever I popped in to browse, so assumed it was sold. I searched high and low for a comparable 1680 but something was just off about each and every one that I tried on. The lume was the wrong shade, or the hands were corroded unevenly... None of them sang to me like that first one. Fast forward to last week, it had been quite some time since I had last stopped in to that old shop... And there it was. THE ONE. I'm usually one to sleep on things when a large transaction is involved, but I did not hesitate this time. So here it is, my 1978 5.3m submariner white dial 1680:     Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk |
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10 February 2016, 09:57 AM
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Awesome! Second times a charm, congrats!
 
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10 February 2016, 10:09 AM
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Love it!! Looks great and congrats on finding that beautiful 1680 white!
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10 February 2016, 11:28 AM
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Sweet!
So what's the rest of the story? Was the store owner wearing it all this time or what? |
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10 February 2016, 11:38 AM
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wow, very cool...just pull the trigger and sweat it later lol..
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10 February 2016, 11:47 AM
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Congrats!
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10 February 2016, 11:56 AM
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Very nice congrats!
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10 February 2016, 01:31 PM
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Great find and congrats.
I too am curious to know where/how it disappeared for a couple of years and then resurfaced. |
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10 February 2016, 01:34 PM
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Congrats Dave!
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10 February 2016, 01:35 PM
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Nice!
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10 February 2016, 02:41 PM
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10 February 2016, 02:53 PM
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Honestly I'll probably never know... I do know that the owner frequently rotates his inventory from safe to display case on a daily basis, so it's possible that it was just an off day each time I went in. I never asked for that particular watch since I assumed it had sold. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk |
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10 February 2016, 05:24 PM
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That is beautiful. It was fate! Hope the price didn't go up in that time?!
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10 February 2016, 10:52 PM
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Funny you mention that... It was still priced the same from 2 years ago, which made it an absolute no-brainer!! Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk |
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10 February 2016, 11:06 PM
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Love the look - enjoy
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10 February 2016, 11:36 PM
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Two year old pricing!
Awesome! |
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10 February 2016, 11:40 PM
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Beautiful piece and it looks great on ya. It sounds like it was meant to be on your wrist. Congrats and enjoy it in good health
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10 February 2016, 11:42 PM
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10 February 2016, 11:53 PM
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That is a remarkable story man!
What a stunning MK 1. I for one love the 1680 white. Recently acquired mine and haven't been able to get her off my wrists that much. Everything you described are the same reasons I love this reference. Wear that beauty in best health brother! |
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11 February 2016, 12:07 AM
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Very nice, congrats!
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11 February 2016, 12:30 AM
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Good for you, same watch that got me started in vintage Rolex.
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11 February 2016, 12:50 AM
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Looks great. Congrats.
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11 February 2016, 07:00 AM
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11 February 2016, 07:21 AM
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well done, congrats on the new addition!
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11 February 2016, 11:35 AM
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A real beauty congrats
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11 February 2016, 12:29 PM
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Congrats. Can't go wrong with a nice 1680!!
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11 February 2016, 02:50 PM
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Great 1680.
Big congrats,.Enjoy it. |
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11 February 2016, 10:53 PM
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nice story and a great watch, congratz man & enjoy the hell out of it !
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11 February 2016, 11:36 PM
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Killer 1680 and a story to go with it!
Congrats man
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13 February 2016, 04:53 AM
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Thanks for the kind words gentlemen. The honeymoon may be a while with this one. Already going on a 7 day streak.  Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk |
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