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Old 12 June 2015, 03:14 AM   #1
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...My new to me 1680/8, nipple dial sub. 6.7 million serial number. Been a grail for a long time, and surprisingly hard to come by. Haven't been able to take it off since receiving it. I love the slightly darker tone to the yellow gold and of course the dial is to die for. Thanks for looking!
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Old 12 June 2015, 03:22 AM   #2
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Nice! Congrats on a great piece.
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Old 12 June 2015, 03:31 AM   #3
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nice! Congrats on a great piece.
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Old 12 June 2015, 03:32 AM   #4
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Very nice, congratulations!
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Old 12 June 2015, 03:35 AM   #5
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Oh boy. HUGE congrats. It's #1 on my list of pieces I am looking to add. Very hard to find the good ones. Congrats again, beautiful piece there.
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Old 12 June 2015, 03:44 AM   #6
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Old 12 June 2015, 05:29 AM   #7
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Superb watch and a real investment piece - the value is only going one way - far better than anything new available from authorised dealers.
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Old 12 June 2015, 08:34 AM   #8
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Old 12 June 2015, 08:49 AM   #9
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Congrats! But, I think that is a 16808 and not a 1680/8.
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Old 12 June 2015, 01:27 PM   #10
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Congrats! But, I think that is a 16808 and not a 1680/8.

👍👏 Q is right. Still a nice watch though. Congrats.


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Old 12 June 2015, 01:45 PM   #11
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Very, very nice. Huge congrats.
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Old 12 June 2015, 01:46 PM   #12
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Congrats! Nice watch!
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Old 12 June 2015, 03:28 PM   #13
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Yes I agree she is a beauty! Congrats sleep with her!
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Old 12 June 2015, 04:55 PM   #14
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Very nice looking watch.
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Old 12 June 2015, 08:52 PM   #15
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👍👏 Q is right. Still a nice watch though. Congrats.


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Thought the attached image might settle the arguement !!!
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Old 12 June 2015, 09:13 PM   #16
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beauty, congrats!
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Old 12 June 2015, 11:51 PM   #17
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Thought the attached image might settle the arguement !!!
Well played, Ken, though it's probably an exchange of well-intended views rather than an argument.

Stunning 1680, OP. Wear it in good health!
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Old 13 June 2015, 12:56 AM   #18
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Old 13 June 2015, 01:02 AM   #19
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Thanks so much guys! I have to post a picture of this watch next to my yellow gold day date 2 later to show the difference in the yellow gold. Stay tuned!
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Old 13 June 2015, 01:09 AM   #20
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Great patina those will develop. Grail watch for many.
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Old 13 June 2015, 01:52 AM   #21
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Very nice! Congrats!
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Old 13 June 2015, 02:17 AM   #22
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Well played, Ken, though it's probably an exchange of well-intended views rather than an argument.

Stunning 1680, OP. Wear it in good health!
Once again, not a 1680. 16808 is the correct reference for this model.

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Old 13 June 2015, 02:23 AM   #23
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Thought the attached image might settle the arguement !!!

Just for reference, 1680 is 660/200 compare to 16808 is 1000/300, which clearly is OP watch.


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Old 13 June 2015, 02:45 AM   #24
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Old 13 June 2015, 08:37 AM   #25
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Exceptional watch! Congratulations on a fantastic acquisition.
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Old 13 June 2015, 01:21 PM   #26
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Old 13 June 2015, 01:24 PM   #27
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Old 13 June 2015, 02:39 PM   #28
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Old 13 June 2015, 07:56 PM   #29
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Once again, not a 1680. 16808 is the correct reference for this model.

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You say 16808 - the Rolex book says 1680/8 - i'll go with Rolex !!
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Old 14 June 2015, 01:41 AM   #30
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You say 16808 - the Rolex book says 1680/8 - i'll go with Rolex !!
No, no, no! 16808 and 1680/8 are NOT the same thing and cannot be used interchangeably. The model posted on this thread is a ref. 16808, which is described as 18K gold Submariner with SAPPHIRE crystal, water resistant to 1000ft. The model illustrated in the Rolex brochure shown on this thread is indeed a ref. 1680/8 (older model), which is correctly described as 18K gold Submariner with PLASTIC crystal, water resistant to 660ft. Got it? Good.

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