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[Netminder1]

To me one of the the little nuances that make the 1680/8 such a treasure is the mixture of the gold. When you compare one to a modern 18kt YG Sub or GMT, it is the softness of the gold color that stands out. Maybe it has a little "rose" mixed in? The vintage pieces are much less yellow, almost a soft pink gold.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Netminder1

To me one of the the little nuances that make the 1680/8 such a treasure is the mixture of the gold. When you compare one to a modern 18kt YG Sub or GMT, it is the softness of the gold color that stands out. Maybe it has a little "rose" mixed in? The vintage pieces are much less yellow, almost a soft pink gold.

It's the patina of the gold which also gives it that vintage flair.

[watchpatina]

Originally Posted by Michael M.

What a great article. Makes me miss my YG 1680 with early bracelet.

I totally thought of yours when I was writing this, especially when I needed images for write-up

[watchpatina]

Originally Posted by HL65

Very cool....Great story! Makes me miss my meters first 1680/8 on patent pending bracelet!

Oh to be a Rolex buyer in those days... I was lucky to shop for one in the '90s. Glad I could contribute this Rolex story to the community here

[watchpatina]

Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

The sad thing is that unless the Family still has it,the Watch could be just floating around as a "regular" 1680/8.

So true... I did think about this possibility. No way to distinguish it from another 1608/8. Maybe it will surface one day (with appropriate provenance).

[watchpatina]

Originally Posted by AS1

great read. thank you for posting; it's one of the vintage models that doesn't have quite the same amount of publicity out there as say the Daytonas, so it's even more cool to read something like this. I consider myself very fortunate to have a nice example of this piece and plan to hold on to it for a long time!

Oh man... yours looks incredible!! Love seeing original ads to verify how watch really is supposed to look. That being said, your chamfers are killer! I can't image how it feels to wear a solid gold Rolex sport model, in that condition...

[watchpatina]

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

That is quite possibly one of the more cooler threads in recent history. Thanks for sharing. Only fitting I share one of my favorite watches in my collection.

Thanks for the compliment! I couldn't keep this one to myself; knew too many rolexaholics would eat this up (as I did!). I've got a few stories in the pipeline to give this one stiff competition... stay tuned

[watchpatina]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Wow, this whole thread has me

you're very welcome Thanks for clicking-through to read!

[QueueCumber]

Great article! Thanks!

Here's my earliest production version of the 1680/8 (meters first dial).

Untitled by j0hnnycache, on Flickr

[AS1]

Originally Posted by watchpatina

Oh man... yours looks incredible!! Love seeing original ads to verify how watch really is supposed to look. That being said, your chamfers are killer! I can't image how it feels to wear a solid gold Rolex sport model, in that condition...

Thanks Nick, very kind of you!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by AS1

great read. thank you for posting; it's one of the vintage models that doesn't have quite the same amount of publicity out there as say the Daytonas, so it's even more cool to read something like this. I consider myself very fortunate to have a nice example of this piece and plan to hold on to it for a long time!

Originally Posted by HL65

A pre iPhone shot of my old super rare meters first 1680/8



Better to have loved then never loved before but yes another one of my many mistakes....


Sorry Nick couldn't help myself....Great write up again as always!

Wow, just beautiful pieces guys... and I'm not coming here again.

[watchpatina]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Great article! Thanks!

Here's my earliest production version of the 1680/8 (meters first dial).

Untitled by j0hnnycache, on Flickr

Beautiful Q - appreciate you reading; hope all is well