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Saxon007 · 17 July 2011, 03:49 AM

Wow, I dunno if I could wear that. I'd probably start bawling at the first scratch.

What a superb example.

DiamondJack · 17 July 2011, 03:54 AM

Looks fantastic David with chamfers from heaven

You're very lucky to have come across such a piece and Ken definitely gave you the right advice.....namely bite Eric's hand off

She would have also been one of the first models to have the then new 93150 bracelet with newer 580 end links which were introduced in the late 70's on the 1680 :

Enjoy her and make sure her days as a safe queen are gone forever

smallcandle · 17 July 2011, 04:01 AM

I'm literally drooling! Congrats on such a great find and enjoy it often!

Beaumont Miller II · 17 July 2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer X

Oh, and how much do you like receiving that distinctive little leather pouch from Eric? Seeing it in your pictures reminds me of receiving my 1680/8 from Eric. Started to salivate a bit.

I know the feeling well. I started to get excited when I saw that leather pouch. I knew something special was inside.

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I can sympathize David. In my case, I've decided to wear my near mint 1680/8 (which is a heck of a lot softer than any SS watch!) only sporadically and, when I do wear it, I am extremely careful. I know some may disagree with this practice, but it works best for me and I am happy with it.

I couldn't agree more. Whatever path you choose to enjoy your watches is the best one IMO.

conrail · 17 July 2011, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer X

I can sympathize David. In my case, I've decided to wear my near mint 1680/8 (which is a heck of a lot softer than any SS watch!) only sporadically and, when I do wear it, I am extremely careful. I know some may disagree with this practice, but it works best for me and I am happy with it.

Hey, can't fault ya there - its gold! Gold aren't bang-around tool watches we're used to with vintage Rolex - def need to be a little bit more careful with it! Still rugged otherwise though :)

destrow · 17 July 2011, 04:27 AM

wow; like someone had a time machine from the AD's showroom to your hands.

wrist-envy!

SkyKing31 · 17 July 2011, 04:37 AM

What a beautiful watch .. Congrats

vukotab · 17 July 2011, 04:43 AM

Amazing watch, wear it in a good health!

Frogman4me · 17 July 2011, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

I'm literally drooling! Congrats on such a great find and enjoy it often!

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Originally Posted by SkyKing31

What a beautiful watch .. Congrats

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Originally Posted by vukotab

Amazing watch, wear it in a good health!

Thank you fellas, I am enjoying this watch very much and always look forward to sharing with you all

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Originally Posted by destrow

wow; like someone had a time machine from the AD's showroom to your hands.

wrist-envy!

I know it blows my mind that after 34 years anything could be in this kind of shape. Thank you previous owner!

Chipmunk · 17 July 2011, 04:51 AM

Congrats!

drgleeds37 · 17 July 2011, 04:55 AM

That is a rare find and an amazing watch, congrats!!! I'll have to make a trip to Baltimore so I can see it.

-Daniel

TurboWatch · 17 July 2011, 05:13 AM

Congrats on this HUGE find. Amazing condition ...

PhilM · 17 July 2011, 05:18 AM

Congratulations David, really happy for you

Racer X · 17 July 2011, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

I couldn't agree more. Whatever path you choose to enjoy your watches is the best one IMO.

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Originally Posted by conrail

Hey, can't fault ya there - its gold! Gold aren't bang-around tool watches we're used to with vintage Rolex - def need to be a little bit more careful with it! Still rugged otherwise though :)

sleddog · 17 July 2011, 05:26 AM

Looks Great David! Congratulations!

Burswood · 17 July 2011, 05:33 AM

That's unbelievable. Congratulations.

colpol · 17 July 2011, 05:45 AM

What a stunning watch

dddrees · 17 July 2011, 05:50 AM

Very nice, Congrats David.

Jagatai · 17 July 2011, 06:26 AM

stunning top hat!!!!! super congrats!!!!!!

watch watcher · 17 July 2011, 07:12 AM

Very beautiful indeed!

hennabav · 17 July 2011, 07:13 AM

Super Congrats my friend!! I'm so happy for you!! It is such an amazing piece. And thanks for showing the previews to it!! STUNNING!!....

Frogman4me · 17 July 2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Looks Great David! Congratulations!

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Originally Posted by Burswood

That's unbelievable. Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by colpol

What a stunning watch

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Very nice, Congrats David.

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Originally Posted by Jagatai

stunning top hat!!!!! super congrats!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by watch watcher

Very beautiful indeed!

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Originally Posted by hennabav

Super Congrats my friend!! I'm so happy for you!! It is such an amazing piece. And thanks for showing the previews to it!! STUNNING!!....

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Originally Posted by PhilM

Congratulations David, really happy for you

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Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Congrats on this HUGE find. Amazing condition ...

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Congrats!

Thanks everyone for your support and compliments. I've decided to wear it out for the weekend

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Originally Posted by drgleeds37

That is a rare find and an amazing watch, congrats!!! I'll have to make a trip to Baltimore so I can see it.

-Daniel

Daniel lets have a GTG in August. email me. dmkim23@gmail.com

Welshwatchman · 17 July 2011, 07:55 AM

A picture paints a thousand words. What a great find.

ob1 · 17 July 2011, 07:57 AM

Wow!!!! That is incredible David. Many congratulations and what a piece of luck...in the right place at the right time, the Gods are smiling on you buddy lol.

A stunning watch and a perfect addition to your very cool collection. I don't know about a skateboard, you could grind a snowboard down those chamfers!

I'm really happy for you mate. Wear in the very best of health (just carefully

)

And another thing... how cool are those pouches?!?!!

dalip · 17 July 2011, 08:23 AM

Now that is a stunning piece

David - many congratulations - an absolute beauty. Enjoy

bluemartinifan · 17 July 2011, 08:31 AM

David, what else can be said? STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very interested to hear any history Eric was able to share with you. How does a 34 year old NOS sub happen????

Sherwooddavid · 17 July 2011, 08:40 AM

Congrats David !

subtona · 17 July 2011, 08:41 AM

What a find....Beautiful!

WOW!!!!!

onkyo · 17 July 2011, 02:02 PM

An AMAZING find.... big congrats David!!

flyinbrian · 17 July 2011, 02:14 PM

Congrats, any idea of what year that watch was actually made?

17 July 2011, 03:49 AM	#31
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Wow, I dunno if I could wear that. I'd probably start bawling at the first scratch. What a superb example. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

17 July 2011, 04:01 AM	#33
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I'm literally drooling! Congrats on such a great find and enjoy it often! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

17 July 2011, 04:43 AM	#38
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Amazing watch, wear it in a good health! __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

17 July 2011, 04:51 AM	#40
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Congrats! __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

17 July 2011, 04:55 AM	#41
drgleeds37 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Leeds Location: Suburbs of DC Watch: Rolex,AP,PAM,etc.. Posts: 306	Wow! That is a rare find and an amazing watch, congrats!!! I'll have to make a trip to Baltimore so I can see it. -Daniel

17 July 2011, 03:54 AM	#32
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Looks fantastic David with chamfers from heaven You're very lucky to have come across such a piece and Ken definitely gave you the right advice.....namely bite Eric's hand off She would have also been one of the first models to have the then new 93150 bracelet with newer 580 end links which were introduced in the late 70's on the 1680 : Enjoy her and make sure her days as a safe queen are gone forever

17 July 2011, 04:27 AM	#36
destrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 145	wow; like someone had a time machine from the AD's showroom to your hands. wrist-envy!

17 July 2011, 04:37 AM	#37
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	What a beautiful watch .. Congrats

17 July 2011, 05:13 AM	#42
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	Speechless Congrats on this HUGE find. Amazing condition ...

17 July 2011, 05:18 AM	#43
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Congratulations David, really happy for you

17 July 2011, 05:26 AM	#45
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	Looks Great David! Congratulations! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

17 July 2011, 05:33 AM	#46
Burswood Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 20	That's unbelievable. Congratulations.

17 July 2011, 05:45 AM	#47
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,910	What a stunning watch

17 July 2011, 05:50 AM	#48
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Very nice, Congrats David. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 July 2011, 06:26 AM	#49
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	stunning top hat!!!!! super congrats!!!!!!

17 July 2011, 07:12 AM	#50
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	Very beautiful indeed!

17 July 2011, 07:13 AM	#51
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Super Congrats my friend!! I'm so happy for you!! It is such an amazing piece. And thanks for showing the previews to it!! STUNNING!!....

17 July 2011, 07:55 AM	#53
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	A picture paints a thousand words. What a great find. __________________ ..33

17 July 2011, 07:57 AM	#54
ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	Wow!!!! That is incredible David. Many congratulations and what a piece of luck...in the right place at the right time, the Gods are smiling on you buddy lol. A stunning watch and a perfect addition to your very cool collection. I don't know about a skateboard, you could grind a snowboard down those chamfers! I'm really happy for you mate. Wear in the very best of health (just carefully ) And another thing... how cool are those pouches?!?!!

17 July 2011, 08:23 AM	#55
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Now that is a stunning piece David - many congratulations - an absolute beauty. Enjoy __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

17 July 2011, 08:31 AM	#56
bluemartinifan 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	David, what else can be said? STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very interested to hear any history Eric was able to share with you. How does a 34 year old NOS sub happen????

17 July 2011, 08:40 AM	#57
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Congrats David !

17 July 2011, 08:41 AM	#58
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,779	What a find....Beautiful! WOW!!!!! __________________

17 July 2011, 02:02 PM	#59
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	An AMAZING find.... big congrats David!!

17 July 2011, 02:14 PM	#60
flyinbrian 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: AZ Watch: Rolex Posts: 862	Congrats, any idea of what year that watch was actually made?

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