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wjviper · 25 January 2016, 10:53 AM

Hey guys here is my 1680. I've had many go back and fourth whether this dial is original to this watch. The serial is 39344xx model 1680. Any info would be much appreciated thank you.

southtexas · 25 January 2016, 11:50 AM

I think that serial number is within red sub territory (per doubleredseadweller.com). Here's a dial archive for reference:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/539586

greekbum · 25 January 2016, 12:08 PM

I've bought both red and white in that range before

wjviper · 25 January 2016, 12:15 PM

Very interesting. I see so many threads with some people that think this should be a red and many that say this is a year of the white... Ugh

southtexas · 25 January 2016, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by wjviper

Very interesting. I see so many threads with some people that think this should be a red and many that say this is a year of the white... Ugh

Greekbum knows his stuff...if your white dial is a mark I, seems reasonable to think your watch is correct.

wjviper · 25 January 2016, 12:35 PM

Sounds good. Thank you Gents

Pict · 25 January 2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

Greekbum knows his stuff...if your white dial is a mark I, seems reasonable to think your watch is correct.

It does look like a Mk 1 dial, however I've seen a lot of late 70s 1680s with a Mk 1 dial, so from that observation I think the Mk 1 was fitted throughout the 1680 run, along with other Mks.

Perpetual74 · 25 January 2016, 10:31 PM

with that (transitional) serial in my opinion it would be better a red MKVI because I personally believe that we can rebuild with " best -precision " the release date of production of a dial rather than its beginning production... but it is a white dial mk1 that might be right (sooner or later the production starts

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I think with white dials of 1680 there is never a clear distinction of different mark that often overlap throughout production..

when I am faced with a transitional serial I control other elements (chase back , bracelet , insert , crown etc ) ... if all these elements are consistent is a good sign even for the dial

my 2 cent

springer · 26 January 2016, 01:21 AM

I agree with Greekbum. Could be red, but there were definitely white dials in that serial number range.

25 January 2016, 11:50 AM	#2
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,761	I think that serial number is within red sub territory (per doubleredseadweller.com). Here's a dial archive for reference: http://www.network54.com/Forum/539586 __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

25 January 2016, 12:08 PM	#3
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I've bought both red and white in that range before __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

26 January 2016, 01:21 AM	#9
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,308	I agree with Greekbum. Could be red, but there were definitely white dials in that serial number range. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

25 January 2016, 12:15 PM	#4
wjviper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,137	Very interesting. I see so many threads with some people that think this should be a red and many that say this is a year of the white... Ugh

25 January 2016, 12:35 PM	#6
wjviper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,137	Sounds good. Thank you Gents

25 January 2016, 10:31 PM	#8
Perpetual74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Rome Posts: 91	with that (transitional) serial in my opinion it would be better a red MKVI because I personally believe that we can rebuild with " best -precision " the release date of production of a dial rather than its beginning production... but it is a white dial mk1 that might be right (sooner or later the production starts ) I think with white dials of 1680 there is never a clear distinction of different mark that often overlap throughout production.. when I am faced with a transitional serial I control other elements (chase back , bracelet , insert , crown etc ) ... if all these elements are consistent is a good sign even for the dial my 2 cent

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