1680 back from the LAWW spa

[Eric88]

I've had this 1680 for years and it needed a full service and a little TLC. I sent it off to the trustworthy folks at LAWW a few months ago and it returned home this week.

I don't have many close up pictures before, though here's one that shows how beat up the crystal was looking.


Apart on the bench


Putting it back together


Nice case lines and new 25-127 top hat


All back together


I'm very pleased with the end result and glad to have the 1680 back on my wrist. Yes, it's a luminova service dial. I'm one of those that enjoys having the best of both worlds - vintage look and feel of the 1680 case, date wheel, top hat...with the functionality of the glowing luminova service dial.

One day, I'll fully satisfy my 1680 desires with a birth year red Sub. In the meantime, this one will do.

[powerfunk]

Looks fantastic!!

Originally Posted by Eric88

best of both worlds - vintage look and feel of the 1680 case, date wheel, top hat...with the functionality of the glowing luminova service dial.

I agree with you there. I think more collectors are finally starting to treat service-dial vintage watches less like lepers. Service dials won't be available for purchase for every model forever, and not every old "original" dial looks good.

[Yachtbuoy]

This is the the best 1680 I've ever seen, love the blend of form and functionality. Well done!

[swaini3]

Glad you're happy with the result.

[emersm]

Looks great and that bezel insert looks fantastic. Enjoy that beautiful watch!

[BigBlue1]

That looks great. They did a hell of a job. Wear it in good health. It just pops.

[Styles Bitchley]

Looks like new!

[narembeen]

Factory installed official Rolex dial. Not sure why there was ever a problem with these. Looks epic.

[chinaski]

Fantastic watch!

[GST15]

Came out great! Enjoy

[00Seven]

LOVE it. I'm with you on the service dials - I have one on my 1675 and another on my SM300. Love the old school look plus the functionality of the working lume; best of both worlds IMO.

[Jackie Daytona]

Looks great. Congrats on getting it back with all the work done.

[Atone]

LAWW are the best.

Originally Posted by Eric88

I've had this 1680 for years and it needed a full service and a little TLC. I sent it off to the trustworthy folks at LAWW a few months ago and it returned home this week.

I don't have many close up pictures before, though here's one that shows how beat up the crystal was looking.


Apart on the bench


Putting it back together


Nice case lines and new 25-127 top hat


All back together


I'm very pleased with the end result and glad to have the 1680 back on my wrist. Yes, it's a luminova service dial. I'm one of those that enjoys having the best of both worlds - vintage look and feel of the 1680 case, date wheel, top hat...with the functionality of the glowing luminova service dial.

One day, I'll fully satisfy my 1680 desires with a birth year red Sub. In the meantime, this one will do.

[Rebel]

Wow

[Maxtor]

Double wow!

[Andjwhite]

Looks great!

[zapokee]

Very nice. Those guys are artists.

[1675-David]

Great job!!

[Greglaw]

Amazing!

[Onequik135i]

Looks amazing! I too prefer the functionality of a luminova dial as well.

[STEELINOX]

Mid casing chamfers are perfection, nice ~ !


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[sfc rick]

Great 1680! I absolutely love mine and it looks new also.

[1791]

I also agree. I'm not a collector and I don't care what a service dial does to resale value. I want my watch to glow.

[Tavli3]

Very nice! Looks brand new!

[Wigwag]

LAWW have done a very nice job there. Do they still have a Rolex parts account?

[TOKANT]

looks ok