Decision Time on 1680

[Goula1979]

I'm looking at two 1680s. One is a Mk 2 from Kirill Yuzh from VRF and the other is Mk 4 from a jeweler I know in Houston. I don't love the bezel inserts in either, but otherwise both watches look good to me and serial #s are right for the time period. Both have twin-lock screws for whatever that's worth.

Has anybody worked with Kirill Yuzh? Does anybody have any concerns on either watch?

Thanks for the help.

[Micha]

I bought a watch from Kirill a while back, no problems, he offered a 3 day money back guarantee at the time...
ps he is also a member here...

[pdoukas]

Kirill is a trusted seller. I haven't done business with him but have spoken to him a couple of times and he is quite cordial.

As a quick side note, lugs on the mk4 look a little thicker. Haven't done a thorough looksie, just a quick observation.

[Lgear080]

Hard to compare w such different photos.

Any papers on either?

[CrownMe]

Kirills is very nice from what I can see. Beautiful Meters first dial with nice patina.

The other one looks nice as well. Case looks a little stronger and I'm sure the price is a little lower because it's a Mark 4 and not a meters first.

Tough choice. I would move quickly. I don't see that Meters first sticking around long.

[NukeMan]

Meters first for sure, though price is also a consideration. Is there a big difference?

[Goula1979]

$3000 difference so not a nominal sum. For that much I'm leaning towards mk4, but kirills has been very courteous and responsive.

[jdmi32]

Based on the pictures and the 3k price difference, I'd lean towards the meters first.

I've done business with krlyuzh before and he's top notch.

[watchcrank]

K's fine to do business with imho. I'd take the M/first all things equal. M

[Wing Zero]

I personally would take the MK4 and buy another watch with the 3k
A nice used Omega SMP / PO etc.

[nycpassat]

get the mk4 and use some of the saved money for a nice fat font faded insert

[JustinK]

Meters first for me. Surprised it's not sold yet as the price seems pretty reasonable.

[StaceeJaxx]

K is top notch. I have done several deals with him involving LARGE sums of money. 100% and a good friend

[Vincent65]

The insert on the MKIV is just plain wrong. Crystal looks a bit off as well. Case is much better though. Not liking the CGs on the MKII. I'd need much better dial pics to make any sort of decision. Depends if you want to spend the extra on a m-first, and depends on price and condition.

[explorer42]

Watch the crown guards on the one on the left...look very thin. Maybe just my eyes

[Goula1979]

Here's the link to the meters first. I think the crown guards look a little better in the first pic so it may just be the angle or wishful thinking. I believe I've made a deal on it and will hopefully receive the watch in the coming days. The novelty and rarity of the meters first grew on me as well as the positive references on Kirill. Let me know if you see any issues with the additional pics, but I think it looks quite good. It was recently serviced by ABC Watchwerks for new gaskets, pressure test and a new OEM plexi crystal. I've read great things about them so right or wrong that gives me some comfort regarding the watch.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=377794

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by JustinK

Meters first for me. Surprised it's not sold yet as the price seems pretty reasonable.

I agree. Very fair price. If it had a fat font insert im sure it would be over 15k. Looking at the Ad it looks like a very nice MF. Abc does amazing work as well so Nothing to worry about there.

Congrats to the OP on the new Red. Can't wait to see some wristshots.

[Goula1979]

Got the 1680 today, and it looks awesome. Thank you guys for the references on Kirill. I can’t say enough positive about my experience. The watch arrived a few weeks ago and looked great, but shortly after stopped keeping time. Kirill gave me no grief whatsoever about it. He told me ship it back to him (on his nickel), and he then overnighted to ABC and had a diagnosis of needing a new mainspring. He offered to refund me 100% of my money and undo the transaction or if I wanted to wait for the watch to be finished he would have ABC go ahead and service it while they replaced the mainspring (all on his nickel). I elected to wait and am very glad I did. He was also very prompt in communication via phone and email throughout the process. Overall great experience.

[jdmi32]

Glad everything worked out for you. Watch looks great and incredible service from K.

[Micha]

great watch...great service

[cajuntiger]

I purchased an Omega Speedmaster from Krill last year...very good seller.

[PoderEsBueno]

Congrats, it looks awsome.

[cwilson13]

Congrats. Nice red!

[jyan212]

Glad to hear everything worked out. Congrats!

[southtexas]

Good choice not unwinding the deal!


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[jason42807]

That is a very Nice Timepiece! Love the Red Subs.

[NukeMan]

First class stuff by Kirill and congratulations on a sweet watch. Love that patina!

[Vincent65]

Congrats - glad you got it all sorted, and that's the kind of response I'd expect, to be honest, so it's good you got it.