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Old 17 July 2011, 02:24 PM   #61
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Nice one David.

Amazing condition and that chamfer is perfect.

Enjoy wearing it.
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Old 17 July 2011, 02:25 PM   #62
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Bravo Zulu on that one!
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Old 17 July 2011, 02:26 PM   #63
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Wow, that watch is perfect! It is unbelievably nice! Huge congrats!
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Old 17 July 2011, 02:34 PM   #64
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An AMAZING find.... big congrats David!!
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Congrats, any idea of what year that watch was actually made?
it is a 5.3mil serial so 1977 should be correct.
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Old 17 July 2011, 02:35 PM   #65
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Wow. I think this is the coolest one I've seen. Congrats!
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Old 17 July 2011, 02:35 PM   #66
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Nice one David.

Amazing condition and that chamfer is perfect.

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Bravo Zulu on that one!
Thanks Eddie and Patrick, I agree those chamfer lines are amazing! I can stare at them all day
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Old 17 July 2011, 02:42 PM   #67
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Wow!!!

I thought mine was a nice one, that is the nicest I have ever seen. Did you happen to get the papers with it. Also what is that leather pouch? Is that the sellers calling card?

CONGRATS!!!!!
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Old 17 July 2011, 02:52 PM   #68
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Icon14 Wow...

A great acquisition.
Wear it in good health, my friend
I too bought a red sub from Eric many years ago, a trusted seller.
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Old 17 July 2011, 03:00 PM   #69
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Wowsers! Absolute stunner David. Wear it with pride
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Old 17 July 2011, 05:27 PM   #70
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A NOS 1680? Wow, just wow.
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Old 17 July 2011, 06:59 PM   #71
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Just fantastic condition. Congrats.
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Old 17 July 2011, 07:56 PM   #72
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Congrats David! A true gem!!!
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Old 17 July 2011, 08:24 PM   #73
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Most people only dream of finding something like that, and you have actually found it. A HUGE congrats, and enjoy it..........you deserve it.
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Old 17 July 2011, 08:34 PM   #74
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That's a heck of a find David Congratulations and enjoy
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Old 18 July 2011, 12:01 PM   #75
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Unreal bro!! Big congrats!!
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Old 18 July 2011, 12:20 PM   #76
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She's a beauty David, treasure her always, amazing NOS, would love to know her history. Ken's advice as always, is spot on:)
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Old 18 July 2011, 02:16 PM   #77
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Very nice choice!!!!!

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Old 18 July 2011, 11:00 PM   #78
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A great acquisition.
Wear it in good health, my friend
I too bought a red sub from Eric many years ago, a trusted seller.
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Very nice choice!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!

Thanks friends, I had a chance to wear the watch all weekend and its just perfect. I've decided I am going to wear it but rarely and of course carefully as I would like to keep it as mint as possible
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Old 18 July 2011, 11:04 PM   #79
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Hello Frogman4me!
What an awesome finding!!

ItŽs truly a one of a kind example of a vintage 1680.
Mine was bought brand new in February 1977, and turned in a venerable vintage on my wrist, during all these years of daily wearing.

To look at your photos is a way of remembering how it looked that day of February 1977 I strapped it to my wrist for the first time!

Enjoy your watch in good health, and thanks for sharing!

Best cordial regards, Abel.

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Old 18 July 2011, 11:12 PM   #80
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Hello Frogman4me!
What an awesome finding!!

ItŽs truly a one of a kind example of a vintage 1680.
Mine was bought brand new in February 1977, and turned in a venerable vintage on my wrist, during all these years of daily wearing.

To look at your photos is a way of remembering how it looked that day of February 1977 I strapped it to my wrist for the first time!

Enjoy your watch in good health, and thanks for sharing!

Best cordial regards, Abel.

Wow Abel that is amazing that you have kept and owned such a wonderful 1680 for so long. Yours looks wonderful and has aged gracefully. Thanks for sharing my friend. cheers
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Old 19 July 2011, 12:56 AM   #81
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Thank you David! IŽm glad you like it.
Yes, it has been a wonderful companion for many decades, and always a faithful one.
It never failed me, and I sent it twice for service to the local Official Rolex Service.
Last service was last year, and only required change of plexi, tube, new seals, and lubrication.
Otherwise, it keeps all original.
I wish youŽll get lots of years of faithful service from your beautiful watch!
Best cordial regards, Abel.
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Old 19 July 2011, 01:47 AM   #82
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Thank you David! IŽm glad you like it.
Yes, it has been a wonderful companion for many decades, and always a faithful one.
It never failed me, and I sent it twice for service to the local Official Rolex Service.
Last service was last year, and only required change of plexi, tube, new seals, and lubrication.
Otherwise, it keeps all original.
I wish youŽll get lots of years of faithful service from your beautiful watch!
Best cordial regards, Abel.
It is great to hear yet another reliable Rolex story. I will most certainly enjoy this watch, you do the same my friend.
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Old 19 July 2011, 02:30 AM   #83
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Are you going to wear a NOS 1680 like that? How much did you pay?
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Old 19 July 2011, 03:21 AM   #84
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Great watch. Tell the truth, you really jumped into the DeLorean and went back to 1977 to pick it up.
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Old 19 July 2011, 04:11 AM   #85
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Absolutely beautiful David! Another treasure for your growing collection!
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Old 19 July 2011, 04:18 AM   #86
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Great watch. Tell the truth, you really jumped into the DeLorean and went back to 1977 to pick it up.
I wish I paid the 1977 price though!


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Absolutely beautiful David! Another treasure for your growing collection!
Thanks buddy, you guys have all been wonderful to share the experience with.
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Old 20 July 2011, 09:18 AM   #87
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That is absolutely amazing. Congratulations on a fantastic find!
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Old 20 July 2011, 12:09 PM   #88
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Congrats!

Amazing 1680
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Old 20 July 2011, 01:40 PM   #89
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Beautiful pickup!! But I'm definitely in the camp that says keep it a safe queen. If you ever should nick it, it will feel as if you've been physically stabbed.

Do whatever it takes to get another 1680 for daily wear. NOS should stay that way!!
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Old 20 July 2011, 07:45 PM   #90
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I would never buy a watch and keep it in safe--not a chance! Every watch gets worn or they don't get bought! They were built to enjoy so have at it! I am sure you will have lots of great years breaking her in as I know you well my friend!! Again--what a looker!
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