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definitelydan · 31 May 2014, 11:57 PM

Hi all,

thought i'd share a watch i picked up today. New replacement case, bracelet, service dial and hands from RSC NY. date wheel has the open "6" and "9"s

Old Expat Beast · 1 June 2014, 12:05 AM

Nice. Did you buy it as a fixer-upper and get it serviced, or buy it like this? By 'picked up' I guess you mean bought, so that answers that. Congrats anyway.

definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Nice. Did you buy it as a fixer-upper and get it serviced, or buy it like this?

bought it like this. last overhauled in 2010. box and papers too!

definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 12:07 AM

thanks!

Old Expat Beast · 1 June 2014, 12:08 AM

Did that work out a bit cheaper or more expensive than average to buy?

definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Did that work out a bit cheaper or more expensive than average to buy?

hmm. to be honest i am not too familiar with current market prices. got it at about 6.3k us$ directly from a collector - full service history/papers, etc.

broulstone · 1 June 2014, 12:12 AM

Great deal!

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Old Expat Beast · 1 June 2014, 12:14 AM

Sounds like a fair price, but it's hard to judge with a vintage watch that is mostly all new. I like it, I have a 5513 with service dial and hands that I use for daily wear.

definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 12:15 AM

yeah some folks cringe at the words "replacement" or "service" -but i'm more interested in the word genuine. ;)

sea-dweller · 1 June 2014, 12:53 AM

Looks great!

definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Looks great!

thanks! i cant stop staring at the top hat crystal

Baco Noir · 1 June 2014, 02:41 AM

Very nice!

definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 11:05 AM

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Very nice!

thanks!

anothernewphone · 1 June 2014, 11:59 AM

Service hands and dials might not be the most exclusive, but it still makes a fine watch.

definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 04:47 PM

By the way. I've just realized that the service dial says "Swiss - T < 25" but it's definitely luminova. Is this something I should be concerned about? I've read that rolex no longer provided 'tritium' marked dials but they're marked 'Swiss' or 'Swiss made' instead. Any 1680 owners care to shed some light ln this?

harrjaso · 1 June 2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by definitelydan

By the way. I've just realized that the service dial says "Swiss - T < 25" but it's definitely luminova. Is this something I should be concerned about? I've read that rolex no longer provided 'tritium' marked dials but they're marked 'Swiss' or 'Swiss made' instead. Any 1680 owners care to shed some light ln this?

I had a service dial on my 1665. I know it's not the same model, but the service dials are rare and it may help shed light. Same thing though, might be pretty standard.

definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by harrjaso

I had a service dial on my 1665. I know it's not the same model, but the service dials are rare and it may help shed light. Same thing though, might be pretty standard.

so your service dial is a luminova dial which is marked as a tritium one as well? that's a relief.

harrjaso · 1 June 2014, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by definitelydan

so your service dial is a luminova dial which is marked as a tritium one as well? that's a relief.

Yeah, and they aren't easy to find for comparison.

crowncollection · 1 June 2014, 07:35 PM

Looks new enjoy

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definitelydan · 1 June 2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by harrjaso

Yeah, and they aren't easy to find for comparison.

Thanks!

Smartyjones18 · 3 June 2014, 01:22 AM

Enjoy

CrownMe · 3 June 2014, 03:03 AM

Very nice watch. Congrats

definitelydan · 3 June 2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Smartyjones18

Enjoy

Thanks George:)

definitelydan · 3 June 2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownMe

Very nice watch. Congrats

Thanks!

31 May 2014, 11:57 PM	#1
definitelydan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 31	New (to me) 1680 White Sub Hi all, thought i'd share a watch i picked up today. New replacement case, bracelet, service dial and hands from RSC NY. date wheel has the open "6" and "9"s Last edited by definitelydan; 1 June 2014 at 12:03 AM.. Reason: pictures weren't showing up

1 June 2014, 12:12 AM	#7
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	Great deal! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

1 June 2014, 02:41 AM	#12
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,962	Very nice! __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

1 June 2014, 07:35 PM	#19
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Looks new enjoy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

1 June 2014, 12:05 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,795	Nice. Did you buy it as a fixer-upper and get it serviced, or buy it like this? By 'picked up' I guess you mean bought, so that answers that. Congrats anyway.

1 June 2014, 12:07 AM	#4
definitelydan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 31	thanks!

1 June 2014, 12:08 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,795	Did that work out a bit cheaper or more expensive than average to buy?

1 June 2014, 12:14 AM	#8
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,795	Sounds like a fair price, but it's hard to judge with a vintage watch that is mostly all new. I like it, I have a 5513 with service dial and hands that I use for daily wear.

1 June 2014, 12:15 AM	#9
definitelydan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 31	yeah some folks cringe at the words "replacement" or "service" -but i'm more interested in the word genuine. ;)

1 June 2014, 12:53 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great!

1 June 2014, 11:59 AM	#14
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Service hands and dials might not be the most exclusive, but it still makes a fine watch.

1 June 2014, 04:47 PM	#15
definitelydan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 31	By the way. I've just realized that the service dial says "Swiss - T < 25" but it's definitely luminova. Is this something I should be concerned about? I've read that rolex no longer provided 'tritium' marked dials but they're marked 'Swiss' or 'Swiss made' instead. Any 1680 owners care to shed some light ln this?

3 June 2014, 01:22 AM	#21
Smartyjones18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 769	Enjoy

3 June 2014, 03:03 AM	#22
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Very nice watch. Congrats

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