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vilex79 · 23 July 2015, 02:39 AM

Hi

I am abaot to purchase this 1680 from a very reputable dealer and the watch has the new bezel , dial , and breselet .

I know Rolex use like 44xxxxxx or 47xxxxxx on the replacement cases , or Maybe I am wrong !?
It looks however ok ?

The dealer is a very known dealer in Italy if not one of thr best when it comes to vintage .

Enyone out there who have any toughts ?!

Thank you

Porsche958 · 23 July 2015, 02:44 AM

You're right, 44 is a replacement serial designation, does the seller not offer this information or do they deny it when asked?

enginerd · 23 July 2015, 02:52 AM

So it's a new case, new dial, new bracelet and new insert?

Of course it can be nice if the deal is right, but isn't that like taking an old motor and putting it in a new car? Nothing really vintage about it anymore, except for the part that does the work.

vilex79 · 23 July 2015, 02:53 AM

Seller gave me all the info .
He said that the watch has all new brecelet , bezel and the case .
He also wrote that in his ad and on his homepage , very prominent dealer !
He assure all parts and the job is done by Rolex , but he has no reciept on it send he bought the watch from somrine overseas.

vilex79 · 23 July 2015, 02:56 AM

I like the matt dial , and plexy , and the weight and feeling of 1680 , So that is the readon i want one !
Would like to get one in perfekt shape with box and pappers but then we are talking 12-13000euro.
I am not a fan of vintage in bad shape with destroyed lugs there you can not see the satin finish enymore , rust looking hands and so on .....

Last year in NYC I was wisiting a dealer for a gmt 1675 , he had one Explorer 1665 , complet with box and pappers , unpolishes , like new , I got craze , but the price was ..... 22500usd .

dysondiver · 23 July 2015, 02:57 AM

bit like triggers brush .......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUl6PooveJE

vilex79 · 23 July 2015, 03:04 AM

I do not have any reason to suspect this seller but , wanted to see what you guys think ...

2JHead · 23 July 2015, 03:14 AM

I like it if the dial and hands are good. You never see a sharp bezel and case with top hat combo, looks cool to me. I'd expect the price to be somewhat affected by the service case but not all that much. Oh, and I would factor in a fat font bezel insert

enginerd · 23 July 2015, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 2JHead

I like it if the dial and hands are good. You never see a sharp bezel and case with top hat combo, looks cool to me. I'd expect the price to be somewhat affected by the service case but not all that much. Oh, and I would factor in a fat font bezel insert

Agreed, but he said the dial was new.

vilex79 · 23 July 2015, 03:17 AM

2JHead , what do you mean with the bezel ?
Did 1680 had the fat font or do you mean just to put id cuz its morr nicer ?

vilex79 · 23 July 2015, 03:18 AM

I am trying to insert a pic on it , but cant just find out how

vilex79 · 23 July 2015, 03:21 AM

Yes that is what he said , but it has to have bean changed long time ago as its no more white

vilex79 · 23 July 2015, 03:23 AM

5000euro

watchcrank · 23 July 2015, 11:02 PM

Nice looking patina on dial and hands. You will have a new watch with a vintage appeal.
Not a collector piece to most I would think but you can wear with little problems except normal wear and tear on plastic crystal and insert, this one has a service insert.
It should be much less expensive than a true vintage example imho. If it is not wait for a nice true vintage piece. m

Wing Zero · 24 July 2015, 05:44 AM

To me, service case + service parts are more kin to a reissue.
It was not born in the vintage period

If you like it, buy it, but keep in mind that recased 1680's sell for around 25% less than original 1680's.

Wilddyan · 24 July 2015, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

bit like triggers brush .......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUl6PooveJE

Priceless!

linesiders · 24 July 2015, 10:20 AM

To me, a case like that hits the value a bit even though it looks great - personally I don't like the fonts but I do not have one to compare. My recollection has the replacement cases with different engravings. I would consider to get additional opinions if I were you. I don't know what seller has this.

Dr.Smellody · 24 July 2015, 10:32 AM

Put it on your wrist, wear it, enjoy. Repeat daily.

HERITAGE82 · 24 July 2015, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Put it on your wrist, wear it, enjoy. Repeat daily.

X 2.... I think it's awesome to have a "new" 1680

23 July 2015, 02:44 AM	#2
Porsche958 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Joel Location: Atlanta, Ga Watch: 1655 Posts: 866	You're right, 44 is a replacement serial designation, does the seller not offer this information or do they deny it when asked? __________________ "I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself." - Ferdinand Porsche

24 July 2015, 05:44 AM	#15
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	To me, service case + service parts are more kin to a reissue. It was not born in the vintage period If you like it, buy it, but keep in mind that recased 1680's sell for around 25% less than original 1680's. __________________ ********************** **********************

24 July 2015, 10:20 AM	#17
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,500	To me, a case like that hits the value a bit even though it looks great - personally I don't like the fonts but I do not have one to compare. My recollection has the replacement cases with different engravings. I would consider to get additional opinions if I were you. I don't know what seller has this. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

23 July 2015, 02:52 AM	#3
enginerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Nathan Location: Denver, CO Watch: Too many Posts: 1,008	So it's a new case, new dial, new bracelet and new insert? Of course it can be nice if the deal is right, but isn't that like taking an old motor and putting it in a new car? Nothing really vintage about it anymore, except for the part that does the work.

23 July 2015, 02:53 AM	#4
vilex79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: sweden Posts: 10	Seller gave me all the info . He said that the watch has all new brecelet , bezel and the case . He also wrote that in his ad and on his homepage , very prominent dealer ! He assure all parts and the job is done by Rolex , but he has no reciept on it send he bought the watch from somrine overseas.

23 July 2015, 02:56 AM	#5
vilex79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: sweden Posts: 10	I like the matt dial , and plexy , and the weight and feeling of 1680 , So that is the readon i want one ! Would like to get one in perfekt shape with box and pappers but then we are talking 12-13000euro. I am not a fan of vintage in bad shape with destroyed lugs there you can not see the satin finish enymore , rust looking hands and so on ..... Last year in NYC I was wisiting a dealer for a gmt 1675 , he had one Explorer 1665 , complet with box and pappers , unpolishes , like new , I got craze , but the price was ..... 22500usd .

23 July 2015, 02:57 AM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	bit like triggers brush .......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUl6PooveJE

23 July 2015, 03:04 AM	#7
vilex79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: sweden Posts: 10	I do not have any reason to suspect this seller but , wanted to see what you guys think ...

23 July 2015, 03:14 AM	#8
2JHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Western Europe Posts: 609	I like it if the dial and hands are good. You never see a sharp bezel and case with top hat combo, looks cool to me. I'd expect the price to be somewhat affected by the service case but not all that much. Oh, and I would factor in a fat font bezel insert

23 July 2015, 03:17 AM	#10
vilex79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: sweden Posts: 10	2JHead , what do you mean with the bezel ? Did 1680 had the fat font or do you mean just to put id cuz its morr nicer ?

23 July 2015, 03:18 AM	#11
vilex79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: sweden Posts: 10	I am trying to insert a pic on it , but cant just find out how

23 July 2015, 11:02 PM	#14
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Nice looking patina on dial and hands. You will have a new watch with a vintage appeal. Not a collector piece to most I would think but you can wear with little problems except normal wear and tear on plastic crystal and insert, this one has a service insert. It should be much less expensive than a true vintage example imho. If it is not wait for a nice true vintage piece. m

24 July 2015, 10:32 AM	#18
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,390	Put it on your wrist, wear it, enjoy. Repeat daily.

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