buying advice

[the_atom]

Hi Guys,

As some of you might already have read, I recently lost part of my collection due to my house being broken in to. So now I'm in the market to buy a new watch.

My daily watch was a 16610, so I would like to replace it with a sub again. But I really don't like the new shape sub, so i have been looking for a NOS 16610, but those prices seem to go near 10K GBP. so I might as well go vintage.

I have no real knowledge of vintage subs yet, but I have found this.

http://www.watchcentre.com/product/r...ents-1680/4868

I know the single red script is less valuable then the double, but does the rest add up, the bracelet looks new.

[joe100]

Why not buy from our trusted sellers here? Better deals and much better watches

[Clay]

And why do you need a NOS 16610…???

You can find great examples for WAY less...

[the_atom]

I made my mind up, I want to buy a 1680 with original bracelet and preferably meters first. does anyone know one for sale? and what price do I need to think of as I've seen quite a few different prices going around

[Ken Nielsen]

Originally Posted by the_atom

Hi Guys,

As some of you might already have read, I recently lost part of my collection due to my house being broken in to.

So sorry to hear this. My Son recently lost a priceless family heirloom watch, not as a break-in, but theft by someone in the house.

I'm hoping you have a strong safe arrangement that will prevent this from ever happening again.

Best,

Ken

[skprd13]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Best place to keep your watches is in a banks safety deposit box.

[the_atom]

Thx for your kind words!

I have been looking for 1680 since but I don't know if i should pay more with a trusted dealer in london or if I should trust someone on chrono24. I have also put out an add on the wanted forum here.

does anyone know any good 1680's for sale?

[the_atom]

i have found a couple, can you guys please let me know what you think

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/sub...ch%2Findex.htm

http://www.hqmilton.com/watches/1969...0-mark-ii-dial

http://www.hqmilton.com/watches/1969...i-meters-first

[TimeToGo]

I am not a fan of Chrono24 but your other choices, HQMilton - who is also a TRF member (Jacek) - would be my choice.

Good luck.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

I am not a fan of Chrono24 but your other choices, HQMilton - who is also a TRF member (Jacek) - would be my choice.

Good luck.

Same here.

[pdoukas]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Same here.

X3......2x 1680's, one white one red, 5513, and 1675 from Jacek. Very easy to work with and highly trustworthy. C24 is a mind field, and unless you're a seasoned collector, it is unfortunately easy to be taken advantage of.

[1675-David]

Only good things to say about my dealings with Jacek!

[skprd13]

Originally Posted by the_atom

Hi Guys,

As some of you might already have read, I recently lost part of my collection due to my house being broken in to. So now I'm in the market to buy a new watch.

My daily watch was a 16610, so I would like to replace it with a sub again. But I really don't like the new shape sub, so i have been looking for a NOS 16610, but those prices seem to go near 10K GBP. so I might as well go vintage.

I have no real knowledge of vintage subs yet, but I have found this.

http://www.watchcentre.com/product/r...ents-1680/4868

I know the single red script is less valuable then the double, but does the rest add up, the bracelet looks new.

Just read you lost your collection to a scumbag!!!! Does that mean also you lost your meteorite as well? That is one beauty of a watch. I hope you have insurance or better yet they find the scumbag and your watches! Any updates?