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Nicko · 10 February 2011, 06:29 PM

it will be truly collectible when I'm old and gray? Will I be able to pass it on as a seriously true collectible?

I know it's collectible by today's standards but will it rival, say for example a vintage Paul Newman?

dsio · 10 February 2011, 10:12 PM

The population increasing, the number of vintage examples in existence decreasing, the purchasing power and demand for luxury goods in new markets appearing, I get the feeling anything plastic only has one direction. I'm never parting with mine, if anything I'll add a red to it at some point.

If the 14060 dies, and the Sub-date becomes the only sub, the 1680 will always be the original of its breed.

Puffy · 10 February 2011, 10:30 PM

Yours is in a bloody great condition Steve. hang on to it mate

swish77 · 11 February 2011, 02:10 AM

Keep it! It'll only become more collectible, rarer over time. And forget about value for a second, these old 1680s are simply gorgeous and super cool. Here's mine I just picked up. Love the patina and silver/metallic date wheel.

Lion · 11 February 2011, 02:20 AM

Who knows what the future will bring???

lhanddds · 11 February 2011, 02:30 AM

One of the most beautiful watches of all time. It's sure to increase in value but I doubt it will catch up with the Newman.

mike · 11 February 2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lhanddds

One of the most beautiful watches of all time. It's sure to increase in value but I doubt it will catch up with the Newman.

Spot on.

Certainly not rare by Newman or Mil. Sub standards, the 1680 never the less offers such a rare and beautifull look. A must for any collector.

Rolex116520 · 11 February 2011, 03:18 AM

It's a nice watch . If you like it enough , keep it . To expect that it will secure your retirement is another thing .

Nicko · 11 February 2011, 03:27 AM

Just wondering if I can retire on it in 20 years or not. Hahaha

Jocke · 11 February 2011, 03:42 AM

The watch is already collectible and you are old and grey, so what did you waiting for?

Kanger · 11 February 2011, 03:46 AM

It is amazing how good your 1680 looks...

GeoGio Greece · 11 February 2011, 03:49 AM

We NEVER give away these "tools".

We keep them and pass them over to the next generation.

Here goes mine.A 5513 /0 SN 8 mil. Jocke would make a better photo I trust

dsio · 11 February 2011, 09:52 AM

And the other cool thing, unlike the Daytonas, as long as there are shagged out DateJusts for us to cannibalize, we're never going to run out of spare parts.

sparky · 11 February 2011, 10:10 AM

not a chance-your best bet is to sell it to me!

HL65 · 11 February 2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Spot on.

Certainly not rare by Newman or Mil. Sub standards, the 1680 never the less offers such a rare and beautifull look. A must for any collector.

X2--Supply and demand---not a rare watch but certainly a great watch!! Enjoy it and grow old with it!!

rfknauss · 11 February 2011, 10:46 AM

Steve, just enjoy wearing that gorgeous 1680 Sub each and every day!

wokafu · 11 February 2011, 10:53 AM

great looking !! love all them pix...

crowncollection · 11 February 2011, 10:58 AM

nice watch, keep it

rustedmetal · 11 February 2011, 12:39 PM

Collectible?!! I don't know with those aftermarket hands

I have a soft stop for Subs; keep it

Yazo · 11 February 2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhanddds

One of the most beautiful watches of all time. It's sure to increase in value but I doubt it will catch up with the Newman.

Well said!

Saxon007 · 11 February 2011, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

If I keep my 1680, do you think it will be truly collectible when I'm old and gray?

I thought you were old and gray now.

HL65 · 11 February 2011, 01:18 PM

Did somebody say Paul Newman?

darthmouse · 11 February 2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Did somebody say Paul Newman?

Minutehand · 11 February 2011, 02:41 PM

Such a great watch - I would keep it, irrespective of what the market does

If the market value rockets, it would be a bonus!

Lol-x · 11 February 2011, 04:16 PM

It already is 'truely collectible'.

It just isn't a Daytona, that's all.

Still it is a sensational vintage Rolex that can only become more and more appreciated as time goes by. No more of those being made today. Its 30 years old today and it has appreciated, so that is a pretty good indication of how it bodes for the future, without having a crystal ball.

Nicko · 11 February 2011, 05:02 PM

Thanks guys, I have fought the urge to sell it a few times so I think it's safe, well unless my daughter needs a new horse and then I might consider it

but for now I'll just wear it and enjoy. This is probably the longest I have kept a Sub without flipping it

so that may just be a good sign.

Andad · 11 February 2011, 05:12 PM

I'll swap you Steve.

What would you like to have instead?

Nicko · 11 February 2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I'll swap you Steve.

What would you like to have instead?

A nice 5512

Doesn't have to be a gilt...

10 February 2011, 06:29 PM	#1
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	If I keep my 1680, do you think... it will be truly collectible when I'm old and gray? Will I be able to pass it on as a seriously true collectible? I know it's collectible by today's standards but will it rival, say for example a vintage Paul Newman?

10 February 2011, 10:12 PM	#2
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	The population increasing, the number of vintage examples in existence decreasing, the purchasing power and demand for luxury goods in new markets appearing, I get the feeling anything plastic only has one direction. I'm never parting with mine, if anything I'll add a red to it at some point. If the 14060 dies, and the Sub-date becomes the only sub, the 1680 will always be the original of its breed. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

10 February 2011, 10:30 PM	#3
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Yours is in a bloody great condition Steve. hang on to it mate __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

11 February 2011, 02:10 AM	#4
swish77 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,085	Keep it! It'll only become more collectible, rarer over time. And forget about value for a second, these old 1680s are simply gorgeous and super cool. Here's mine I just picked up. Love the patina and silver/metallic date wheel. Attached Images

11 February 2011, 02:20 AM	#5
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Who knows what the future will bring??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 February 2011, 02:30 AM	#6
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	One of the most beautiful watches of all time. It's sure to increase in value but I doubt it will catch up with the Newman.

11 February 2011, 03:18 AM	#8
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	It's a nice watch . If you like it enough , keep it . To expect that it will secure your retirement is another thing .

11 February 2011, 03:27 AM	#9
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Just wondering if I can retire on it in 20 years or not. Hahaha

11 February 2011, 03:42 AM	#10
Jocke 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,542	The watch is already collectible and you are old and grey, so what did you waiting for? __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

11 February 2011, 03:46 AM	#11
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	It is amazing how good your 1680 looks...

11 February 2011, 03:49 AM	#12
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	We NEVER give away these "tools". We keep them and pass them over to the next generation. Here goes mine.A 5513 /0 SN 8 mil. Jocke would make a better photo I trust __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

11 February 2011, 09:52 AM	#13
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	And the other cool thing, unlike the Daytonas, as long as there are shagged out DateJusts for us to cannibalize, we're never going to run out of spare parts. __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

11 February 2011, 10:10 AM	#14
sparky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Cal Location: Seattle, WA. Watch: explorer Posts: 658	not a chance-your best bet is to sell it to me!

11 February 2011, 10:46 AM	#16
rfknauss 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,500	Steve, just enjoy wearing that gorgeous 1680 Sub each and every day! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

11 February 2011, 10:53 AM	#17
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	great looking !! love all them pix...

11 February 2011, 10:58 AM	#18
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,247	nice watch, keep it

11 February 2011, 12:39 PM	#19
rustedmetal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Mn Watch: 16234 16600 Posts: 512	Collectible?!! I don't know with those aftermarket hands I have a soft stop for Subs; keep it

11 February 2011, 01:18 PM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,251	Did somebody say Paul Newman? Attached Images __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 February 2011, 02:41 PM	#24
Minutehand "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AE Location: Right here Posts: 294	Such a great watch - I would keep it, irrespective of what the market does If the market value rockets, it would be a bonus! __________________ Time is a luxury

11 February 2011, 04:16 PM	#25
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,684	It already is 'truely collectible'. It just isn't a Daytona, that's all. Still it is a sensational vintage Rolex that can only become more and more appreciated as time goes by. No more of those being made today. Its 30 years old today and it has appreciated, so that is a pretty good indication of how it bodes for the future, without having a crystal ball. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 February 2011, 05:02 PM	#26
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Thanks guys, I have fought the urge to sell it a few times so I think it's safe, well unless my daughter needs a new horse and then I might consider it but for now I'll just wear it and enjoy. This is probably the longest I have kept a Sub without flipping it so that may just be a good sign.

11 February 2011, 05:12 PM	#27
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,740	I'll swap you Steve. What would you like to have instead? __________________ E

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