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17 January 2024, 08:55 AM | #1 |
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Thoughts on a 1680 please
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I'm just looking for some piece of mind and am wondering if anyone can just cast their eyes over these images please. Not the best images but they are all I have. From my research on the head, it looks fairly original. The pip looks new, although the insert looks right. Looks like a fat font mk 2 dial. Hands seem to match the lume plots. Date wheel looks original. The crown has been replaced apparently. Lugs look thick and chamfers are visible. Not sure about the top hat? And I haven't seen the back or movement. Anyway, assuming it all checks out, I like the look of it at first glance. Not sure what the bracelet is really like from the pictures, however I'm told it's pretty tight and that the clasp has been replaced. It's got Rolex service history as recent as last year. I look forward to seeing if anyone has any comments to make. I'm still very much in the learning phase! Thanks very much in advance |
17 January 2024, 10:00 AM | #2 |
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Can't zoom in to the pictures to check details. Mark 2 dial, insert looks ok, Service crystal. looks like the pics with the black background are before the polish / refinish. (Compare the marks on the 5 oclock lug) .
You need pictures of engravings too to check the case. first few digits of serial? |
17 January 2024, 10:13 AM | #3 | |
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Serial is 5976*** and is stated on both pieces of service paperwork. Does the service plexi affect its appeal much? Sent from my 22081212UG using Tapatalk |
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17 January 2024, 10:28 AM | #4 |
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I'm hoping I've managed to replace the original images with larger ones........
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17 January 2024, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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Not really personally, it wouldn't stop me if everything else checks out. You can source an original one later, just make sure you buy from a trusted source and know what it looks like.
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17 January 2024, 11:57 AM | #6 |
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Several more images:-
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17 January 2024, 12:04 PM | #7 |
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The case looks heavily polished. It might be worth getting some restoration/welding on it to beef up those lugs.
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17 January 2024, 08:08 PM | #8 | |
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I was looking at the lug curvature in relation to the end link curvature and that would suggest the same thing, with the lug not being proud. But again, I guess it slightly depends on how the end link is positioned as they can obviously move around a bit. Really tricky to know if any of that will get on my nerves! Sent from my 22081212UG using Tapatalk |
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18 January 2024, 02:45 AM | #9 |
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Looks like someone took a belt sander to that 5:00 lug to remove the ding that was there in the black background photos. Too bad, as I'd prefer a ding to a shaved down lug.
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18 January 2024, 02:47 AM | #10 | |
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Nice looking dial and matching hands tho. |
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18 January 2024, 04:31 AM | #11 |
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It's to my eyes ok-ish piece but had a bit of work, very straight lug sides no chamfers, service plexi. If priced low eg £6-7k or so might do a job ...
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18 January 2024, 05:15 AM | #12 |
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Thank you everyone for your input.
I think that the more I look, the more I see 'stuff'. I'm going to think hard for a few more hours and make a decision. Sent from my 22081212UG using Tapatalk |
18 January 2024, 05:17 AM | #13 |
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I'm not fussed about box and papers per se, but what would be a reasonable amount to pay for something in good shape, running well and as original as possible?
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18 January 2024, 06:58 AM | #14 |
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Unpolished or with a good thick case with nice patina without box and papers, period correct parts are about $15k
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18 January 2024, 07:02 AM | #15 |
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I’ve been seeing a lot of these show up in dealer inventory recently, it shouldn’t be hard to find some comps. It’s a common reference and prices are down.
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