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Brizzybrad · 15 March 2017, 02:41 AM

I was inclined to add a Diver to my collection and settled on a 5.7 mil 1680. Having previously owned 116600 and 16610 I opted for something different.

This is my first 4 digit and I'm enjoying the vintage side of things. I was apprehensive about the old slow beat movement, but the 1575 has exceeded my expectations. This one has undoubtedly been worn most of its life and I plan on using it as a daily watch.

It was in need of a good cleaning.

That's better, Love the "Top Hat"

Obligatory wrist shot

JElvis · 15 March 2017, 02:44 AM

NICE look at that crystal

nick c · 15 March 2017, 02:46 AM

Very nice congratulations

TheRolexKingofLV · 15 March 2017, 03:00 AM

Cool pics

SADDLE · 15 March 2017, 03:03 AM

Very cool thanks for sharing!

DRKBC · 15 March 2017, 03:10 AM

Beautiful, really stunning! If it is not to much what would a watch like this would be worth, even a range is fine or you could PM me with that info. I am just curious, I love this reference but I really have a hard time getting a handle on vintage pricing.

RMC12 · 15 March 2017, 03:11 AM

Awesome watch. Huge congrats on adding a 4 digit!!!

MonsterSS · 15 March 2017, 03:17 AM

nice!!! I am in the market for a vintage model myself too!

sea-dweller · 15 March 2017, 04:58 AM

Congrats!

Brizzybrad · 15 March 2017, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRKBC

Beautiful, really stunning! If it is not to much what would a watch like this would be worth, even a range is fine or you could PM me with that info. I am just curious, I love this reference but I really have a hard time getting a handle on vintage pricing.

Thanks for the compliment. As far as price goes there is a wide range that varies based on condition and originality. I typically browse the forums/bay for a bit once I hone in on something to gauge the current market. I like to wear my watches so I don't usually get into the pricey mint examples. That being said, my 1680, with toothpaste dial and service hands would place it on the lower end of the spectrum.

Grey Sub

pensandwatches · 15 March 2017, 08:35 AM

Simply beautiful or better yet......stunning!

This piece makes it obvious why I love vintage watches.

droptopman · 15 March 2017, 08:38 AM

Great watch. 4 digits are so much fun. Congrats and enjoy!

Colin10101 · 15 March 2017, 09:13 AM

what an awesome looking watch! Love it, wear it in good health.

How does a feel as a daily? Does it feel robust, or a bit fragile compared to your old 116610?

SemperFi · 15 March 2017, 09:35 AM

Congratulations!

albmich · 15 March 2017, 09:52 AM

Nice ghost and top hat!

Defiancekofb · 15 March 2017, 09:56 AM

Love that ghost bezel!

ejvette · 15 March 2017, 09:57 AM

Very nice

Bigsykedaddy · 15 March 2017, 09:59 AM

Congratulations on the pickup, awesome watch!!! Thanks for the pictures

MovieGuy · 15 March 2017, 10:12 AM

This thread is not helping me want a vintage Submariner any less! Great choice!!

AJM914 · 15 March 2017, 10:13 AM

WatchinMD · 15 March 2017, 10:33 AM

Very nice

Savitr · 15 March 2017, 10:36 AM

Congratulations!!!

Jarton · 15 March 2017, 11:24 AM

welldone

Boaters · 15 March 2017, 11:35 AM

Great pics congrats

Ryuden · 15 March 2017, 11:50 AM

Awesome pick up...that TOP hat is simply

Congrats.

Emerald4194 · 15 March 2017, 12:28 PM

Sweet sub! Enjoy

Brizzybrad · 15 March 2017, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin10101

what an awesome looking watch! Love it, wear it in good health.

How does a feel as a daily? Does it feel robust, or a bit fragile compared to your old 116610?

Let me attempt to answer your question. Firstly, there is nothing, absolutely nothing fragile or delicate about the 1680. I plan to wear it with the intended purpose in mind. Simply, it's a well built tool, and I don't think I could destroy it if tried.

Comparing a 1680 to the SD4K 116600 is tough because I feel they are totally different watches. My overall impression of the SD4k was:
-Very pretty
-Well proportioned
-Superbly engineered

It wore nicely, and I loved the matte dial. While I'm sure that it's extremely durable, I was more careful and cautious while wearing it. I mean, if I crack that ceramic bezel it's going to be expensive and time consuming to fix.

Conversely with the 1680:
Ding the bezel - who cares
Scratch the plexi- ^ /polywatch

My negatives for the 1680 are the lack of quickset date and my fear of water ingress on a vintage piece. I plan to have annual pressure testing and use it as a diver. It's still a Sub, right?

For me it boils down to comfort (for a daily) and the light weight 1680 wins. After a long day the heft of the SD4k would start to annoy me. If I'm in the mood for a heavy watch I prefer PM.

I also side with the 1680 because I have it in my head that modern automatics are an anachronism...

I think I'm reading too much TRF!

rmlovett1 · 15 March 2017, 12:44 PM

Beautiful watch! Congratulations!

And1dre · 15 March 2017, 12:59 PM

Congrats!

Hairdude1 · 15 March 2017, 02:43 PM

Congrats

15 March 2017, 02:41 AM	#1
Brizzybrad "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: JP Location: CONUS Watch: ??? Posts: 245	Incoming - sub date - I was inclined to add a Diver to my collection and settled on a 5.7 mil 1680. Having previously owned 116600 and 16610 I opted for something different. This is my first 4 digit and I'm enjoying the vintage side of things. I was apprehensive about the old slow beat movement, but the 1575 has exceeded my expectations. This one has undoubtedly been worn most of its life and I plan on using it as a daily watch. It was in need of a good cleaning. That's better, Love the "Top Hat" Obligatory wrist shot

15 March 2017, 03:00 AM	#4
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Cool pics __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

15 March 2017, 04:58 AM	#9
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15 March 2017, 09:13 AM	#13
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	what an awesome looking watch! Love it, wear it in good health. How does a feel as a daily? Does it feel robust, or a bit fragile compared to your old 116610? __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

15 March 2017, 09:35 AM	#14
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

15 March 2017, 02:44 AM	#2
JElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Elvis Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 323	NICE look at that crystal

15 March 2017, 02:46 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice congratulations

15 March 2017, 03:03 AM	#5
SADDLE "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Drew Location: KANSAS Watch: Rolex Posts: 204	Very cool thanks for sharing!

15 March 2017, 03:10 AM	#6
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	Beautiful, really stunning! If it is not to much what would a watch like this would be worth, even a range is fine or you could PM me with that info. I am just curious, I love this reference but I really have a hard time getting a handle on vintage pricing.

15 March 2017, 03:11 AM	#7
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Awesome watch. Huge congrats on adding a 4 digit!!!

15 March 2017, 03:17 AM	#8
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,192	nice!!! I am in the market for a vintage model myself too!

15 March 2017, 08:35 AM	#11
pensandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: Boston, MA Watch: all of them!!! Posts: 57	Simply beautiful or better yet......stunning! This piece makes it obvious why I love vintage watches.

15 March 2017, 08:38 AM	#12
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great watch. 4 digits are so much fun. Congrats and enjoy!

15 March 2017, 09:52 AM	#15
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	Nice ghost and top hat! __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

15 March 2017, 09:56 AM	#16
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Love that ghost bezel!

15 March 2017, 09:57 AM	#17
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,512	Very nice __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

15 March 2017, 09:59 AM	#18
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Congratulations on the pickup, awesome watch!!! Thanks for the pictures

15 March 2017, 10:12 AM	#19
MovieGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 662	This thread is not helping me want a vintage Submariner any less! Great choice!!

15 March 2017, 10:13 AM	#20
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	__________________

15 March 2017, 10:33 AM	#21
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Very nice

15 March 2017, 10:36 AM	#22
Savitr Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Juan Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex Posts: 219	Congratulations!!!

15 March 2017, 11:24 AM	#23
Jarton Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Jarton Location: USA Posts: 111	welldone

15 March 2017, 11:35 AM	#24
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	Great pics congrats

15 March 2017, 11:50 AM	#25
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Awesome pick up...that TOP hat is simply Congrats.

15 March 2017, 12:28 PM	#26
Emerald4194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mid alantic Watch: SubC BLNR Exp 1016 Posts: 174	Sweet sub! Enjoy

15 March 2017, 12:44 PM	#28
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,451	Beautiful watch! Congratulations!

15 March 2017, 12:59 PM	#29
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Congrats!

15 March 2017, 02:43 PM	#30
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