I'm in LOVE with my 1680! Anyone else???

[betrezra]

It's been a long road to land my vintage 1680.... (I won't elaborate here. :) )..... I just got her back from service and she is my favorite rollie so far. I've got a newer SD, and 80's Sub, and a 60's GMT..... and this 1680 just takes the cake.

Anyone else here fond of the ole-workhorse?

I don't know if it's the LOUD distinctive 1575 hack mechanism, or the huge plastic crystal, or the MATT Dial...... but this thing just screams to me :)


http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/841/rock201680sf8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[C.J.]

That's an easy one to fall in love with :thumbsup: Very nice :cheers:

[mike]

My favorite of the Subs.:thumbsup:
The 1680, represents what some would say the last of the true vintage Subs.
Manufactured circa 1967 to 1980 (Red and White), the 1680 was the first Sub to carry a date feature and the only watch to proudly wear that unique crystal.
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3010/142424350ng0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4843/1414176crop60cf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[padi56]

Cannot beat the Rolex vintage IMHO the 15xxxx series movements were IMO the finest rolex ever made,and all the new ones are just plain young Rolex pretenders.:chuckle: :cheers: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[strafer_kid]

1680 is awesome - love mine!

[The GMT Master]

The definitive Sub Date? I think so!

[Jocke]

1680 is awesome - love mine!

Why it took you so long to reply? :lol::lol:

[Speed]

This might be a revival record!

[jackruff]

I'm in love with my wife......but I just love my watches.....

[SUBversive]

1680

:dude:

[swomariner]

I want!

[HRV]

i like plastic

[unclesallie]

nice!!

[Tudor66]

My 1680 had a recent full service/restoration with all new parts. Some don't like that approach, but I really enjoy a new watch from the 1970's that keeps < 1 second per day accuracy and lights like a candle at night....

[M12ren]

My 1680 had a recent full service/restoration with all new parts. Some don't like that approach, but I really enjoy a new watch from the 1970's that keeps < 1 second per day accuracy and lights like a candle at night....

I'm the same ,love the vintage but hate blemishessssssss !

[violetman]

I'm the same ,love the vintage but hate blemishessssssss !

swiss maxi service dial:crying::wow:

[MellyVinelli]

My 1680 had a recent full service/restoration with all new parts. Some don't like that approach, but I really enjoy a new watch from the 1970's that keeps < 1 second per day accuracy and lights like a candle at night....

Did you at least get your red dial back???

[hennabav]

I know mine put's a smile on my face :-)) :cheers:

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae252/hennabav/1680%204M-series%20Sub/photo_zps2d628097.jpg

[Swearengen]

Mine is off to Bill Rice for a service, can't wait to get it back :cheers:

[Two81pb]

Wow my pic is almost the same!
http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii640/hatexoc/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_6962.jpg

My father and I collection, the 2 1680's are original to him and his late brother

[John in MA]

My 1680 had a recent full service/restoration with all new parts. Some don't like that approach, but I really enjoy a new watch from the 1970's that keeps < 1 second per day accuracy and lights like a candle at night....

I agree. Gotta love service and new dial and hands

360100

[etp095]

Lots of nice subs,keep em coming.

[G-Web]

I can't get enough of mine.
And even though it's got stiff competition, it still wins out on wrist time.

Cheers,
GW
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c93/g-web/IMG_3963_zps62ec5fd5.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c93/g-web/IMG_4224_zps0e433365.jpg

[northwave]

1680 is the best one!!

[SubKing]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/don9998/705263E3-081C-4D6A-8E2F-1E76E0531551-1246-000000A02CB988CE_zps7ccb3b79.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/don9998/F1676D59-C9B6-4B9E-A932-20CDEDEBD4C1-1246-000000A037258164_zps103930c5.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/don9998/9AB21341-801D-4A26-B645-6BDE75DE37C0-1246-000000A046679CBC_zps93e4c217.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/don9998/7FF776F6-0209-4FC4-A84D-AD3ABE32F3C3-1246-000000A05126031B_zps26417098.jpg

[Nycturbovr6]

I love it!

[Kingair]

Nice watches Gents !

HAGOne

:cheers:

[VinSub1680]

It's been a long road to land my vintage 1680.... (I won't elaborate here. :) )..... I just got her back from service and she is my favorite rollie so far. I've got a newer SD, and 80's Sub, and a 60's GMT..... and this 1680 just takes the cake.

Anyone else here fond of the ole-workhorse?

I don't know if it's the LOUD distinctive 1575 hack mechanism, or the huge plastic crystal, or the MATT Dial...... but this thing just screams to me :)


http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/841/rock201680sf8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
me too :cheers:

[Robbyvm]

what's not to love on a 1680...

http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa347/Robbyvm/81da0a09.jpg

[Jamesw20]

I have my father’s 1680/8 from early 1970s. Serviced by RSS 2009 or so. I’d like to have it serviced but retain the dial/ hands/etc. Who should I use? I’ve heard good and bad about the RSS.

[Haveapair]

If I close my eyes and concentrate, I imagine that your watch looks beautiful. Enjoy!

[Orangeface]

I have my father’s 1680/8 from early 1970s. Serviced by RSS 2009 or so. I’d like to have it serviced but retain the dial/ hands/etc. Who should I use? I’ve heard good and bad about the RSS.

Here's an in-depth thread on an RSC 1680 resto. It's a few years old, and long, but a lot of good info:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=584477

You might need to go outside of Rolex for service if you want to be sure you retain the original parts, depending on condition.