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Old 15 January 2015, 01:43 AM   #1
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Two vintage references in a week? Me think so... Incoming

Hello vintage rolex folks.

As Joe (RolexJNJ) noted, it seems I've caught the vintage bug and have now picked up a second vintage reference . Very much enjoying this side of the hobby after having been a "modern watch" guy for the past several years. I still enjoy the modern references of course, but I think what's really got me hooked is how unique each vintage watch really is; no 2 alike.

Thought you folks might appreciate this 1680 full set I picked up on my latest vintage watch exploration so sharing here.

Thanks for all the great contributions/posts on this part of the forum.

Best.

The set!

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Looks good to me. Some lume has come off the marker at the 1.... unfortunate, but hoping it won't be too much of a distraction.

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To work today...

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The cool stuff...

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$625!!! I paid a little more for it now as the second owner...

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Old 15 January 2015, 01:43 AM   #2
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With last week's purchase... heh heh...
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Old 15 January 2015, 01:47 AM   #3
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wow! great way to start your vintage collection, Thomas. very nice pieces.
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Old 15 January 2015, 01:52 AM   #4
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wow! great way to start your vintage collection, Thomas. very nice pieces.
Thanks much!
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Old 15 January 2015, 02:14 AM   #5
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Great set, many congrats (on both!)
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Old 15 January 2015, 02:14 AM   #6
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very nice! congrats on the new purchases.
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Old 15 January 2015, 02:18 AM   #7
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you're on a roll !! nice catch
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Old 15 January 2015, 02:36 AM   #8
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Very nice, great to have the original sales receipt too.
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Old 15 January 2015, 02:36 AM   #9
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Congrats on 2 great examples.
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Old 15 January 2015, 02:47 AM   #10
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Great set, many congrats (on both!)
Thank you very much!

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very nice! congrats on the new purchases.
Cheers! Thanks.

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you're on a roll !! nice catch
Ha.. am afraid so. Thank you.

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Very nice, great to have the original sales receipt too.
Yes, thanks much. A nice perk on this one. Best.

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Old 15 January 2015, 03:07 AM   #11
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Congrats Nice duo.
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Old 15 January 2015, 03:19 AM   #12
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Where did you find the 1680?

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Hello vintage rolex folks.

As Joe (RolexJNJ) noted, it seems I've caught the vintage bug and have now picked up a second vintage reference . Very much enjoying this side of the hobby after having been a "modern watch" guy for the past several years. I still enjoy the modern references of course, but I think what's really got me hooked is how unique each vintage watch really is; no 2 alike.

Thought you folks might appreciate this 1680 full set I picked up on my latest vintage watch exploration so sharing here.

Thanks for all the great contributions/posts on this part of the forum.

Best.

The set!

Attachment 576095

Looks good to me. Some lume has come off the marker at the 1.... unfortunate, but hoping it won't be too much of a distraction.

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To work today...

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The cool stuff...

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$625!!! I paid a little more for it now as the second owner...

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Old 15 January 2015, 03:30 AM   #13
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Where did you find the 1680?

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I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you ....

haha.. found it with a store front dealer in downtown Miami. Happy to give you their name if you PM me. Best.
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Old 15 January 2015, 03:36 AM   #14
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Congratulations Thomas! Fantastic pairing!!

You're going to love the vintage game. Get ready for a fun ride!!
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Old 15 January 2015, 04:07 AM   #15
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Excellent second piece! Congrats and wear it in good health!
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Old 15 January 2015, 04:11 AM   #16
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Congrats, looks great! $625 back in the day ..... Wow
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Old 15 January 2015, 04:37 AM   #17
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Congratulations Thomas! Fantastic pairing!!

You're going to love the vintage game. Get ready for a fun ride!!
Haha.. Thank you my friend. Should be fun!

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Excellent second piece! Congrats and wear it in good health!
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Old 15 January 2015, 05:01 AM   #18
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Love it, congrats! I've been eyeing some vintage pieces lately as well, love their character.

Enjoy!
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Old 15 January 2015, 05:46 AM   #19
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Wow !
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Old 15 January 2015, 06:30 AM   #20
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Great pair!
Careful though ... vintage is addictive!
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Old 15 January 2015, 07:47 AM   #21
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Nice watches, Thomas! Welcome to the vintage section.
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Old 15 January 2015, 07:55 AM   #22
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Congratulations! great watches, having caught up the vintage bug myself just recently, this gets worst ($$$) before it gets better! enjoy them.
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Old 15 January 2015, 08:16 AM   #23
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Lovely additions, Thomas. I really like the Sub...patina is gorgeous.
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Old 15 January 2015, 08:18 AM   #24
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Congrats both look amazing
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Old 15 January 2015, 08:46 AM   #25
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Love it, congrats! I've been eyeing some vintage pieces lately as well, love their character.

Enjoy!
Thank you. Indeed my friend!

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Very kind!

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Great pair!
Careful though ... vintage is addictive!
heh heh.. so I see. I loved that double red you pulled up BTW.

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Nice watches, Thomas! Welcome to the vintage section.
Thanks much Wes.!

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Congratulations! great watches, having caught up the vintage bug myself just recently, this gets worst ($$$) before it gets better! enjoy them.
Ha! Indeed my friend. Best.

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Lovely additions, Thomas. I really like the Sub...patina is gorgeous.
Thank you. Very kind. Yes, the patina on those markers is lovely.

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Old 15 January 2015, 09:22 AM   #26
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As i said with vintage you can retired rich on the beach well done my friend
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Old 15 January 2015, 09:39 AM   #27
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As i said with vintage you can retired rich on the beach well done my friend

Ha! Cheers Nick. Quite true in this market it seems. Best
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Old 15 January 2015, 11:05 AM   #28
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Very nice, congrats Thomas, seems you've been bitten by the vintage bug. Sorry, there's no cure.
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Old 15 January 2015, 12:54 PM   #30
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Very nice, congrats Thomas, seems you've been bitten by the vintage bug. Sorry, there's no cure.

Haha... Thanks. I've got it bad my friend!
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