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Old 2 May 2016, 11:06 PM   #1
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Good May 1st Morning from my 1680 Sub.

I have throughly enjoyed this Sub in White over the past year. It is such a crisp looking iconic timepiece that has gotten many compliments from watch collectors that have seen it in public. Even with the service dail and such it appears very new considering it's a 1977 production. Thanks to all on this forum for educating me also.



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Old 2 May 2016, 11:08 PM   #2
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It looks great, but it got the day wrong!
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Old 2 May 2016, 11:21 PM   #3
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Old 2 May 2016, 11:23 PM   #4
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It looks great, but it got the day wrong!


OHHHHH.....I completely messed that up....Too funny! Need to set the proper date now!

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Old 2 May 2016, 11:49 PM   #5
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Beautiful!
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Old 2 May 2016, 11:54 PM   #6
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Dont worry about the wrong date as long as the watch looks good!
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Old 3 May 2016, 01:21 AM   #7
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Very nice!
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Old 3 May 2016, 03:22 AM   #8
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This is a little late to ask, but IF I were to offer to sell so I could get a green Sub what would be a fair value? I know it's very subjective and have seen Bob's and Chrono24 but since this is a service dial and hands how would I know the value? I have the original bracelet put away due to stretch, and NO box or papers.

Just curious.......
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Old 3 May 2016, 07:14 AM   #9
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Thanks for the PM's. I had no idea how much they are in demand.
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Old 3 May 2016, 08:03 AM   #10
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Nice, enjoy.
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Old 3 May 2016, 08:06 AM   #11
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Whoa!? Does the crystal really stand out that much? I had a 16610 and it didn't. Is it a picture illusion?
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Old 3 May 2016, 08:26 PM   #12
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Whoa!? Does the crystal really stand out that much? I had a 16610 and it didn't. Is it a picture illusion?
Yes it does, and no photo illusion at all.

Quoted from a blog on Swisswatch. ...So, let’s get back to those subtle changes. If you hold a 1680 from 1978 and a 16610 from 2008 side by side (and I do this sometimes since I happen to have a Submariner which is a 16610 made in, you guessed it, 2008) the first thing you notice is the much thicker crystal of the 1680. Back in those days, Rolex watches were fitted with acrylic crystals. They were very, very tough and were pretty much shatter proof, but scratched easier than modern sapphire crystals which are virtually scratch proof. The 1680 in particular is known for its extra thick crystal, which was made necessary because the magnifier or “Cyclops” for the date window needed to be a certain height from the date wheel to be in proportion. This gives the watch a unique look, even among vintage Rolex sports models. I like that....
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Old 3 May 2016, 11:08 PM   #13
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Lovely Sub!
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