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Eric88 · 18 May 2011, 10:12 AM

Hey folks, I'm a "weekend warrior" musician, playing with a rock band just about every weekend. This past weekend, I broke out the NATO strap and grabbed a quick photo from behind the keyboards. It is very comfortable and matches my keyboard rig quite well!

HL65 · 18 May 2011, 10:15 AM

Looking good!!

dddrees · 18 May 2011, 10:38 AM

Playing in style.

ob1 · 18 May 2011, 04:45 PM

Brilliant Eric! What sort of music does your band play ?

Is that a metres first double red keyboard

dalip · 18 May 2011, 05:44 PM

Very cool Eric!!

eparisini · 18 May 2011, 07:19 PM

Is it a Luminova Dial?

Eric88 · 18 May 2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ob1

Brilliant Eric! What sort of music does your band play ?

Is that a metres first double red keyboard

Thanks! It is indeed a double red keyboard, made in Sweden. This band plays a variety of songs, everything from classic rock like Beatles and Rolling Stones to '80s music such as The Cure, U2 up to modern music: Muse, The Killers, Barenaked Ladies, Smashmouth. It is a fun group.

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Originally Posted by eparisini

Is it a Luminova Dial?

Yes, this is the fabled "unobtainium" red service dial with luminova.

Paracentesis · 19 May 2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric88

Yes, this is the fabled "unobtainium" red service dial with luminova.

So, er, you have Red w/ a service dial, and spent money on a FF insert?

Eric88 · 19 May 2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

So, er, you have Red w/ a service dial, and spent money on a FF insert?

Yes, does that surprise you?

I think it looks great and there have been some other threads about my watch. This original 1680 watch is from the Red period and had a dial (originally red) that was no longer usable for numerous reasons. So I have a 1680 with a red service dial which would be appropriate if sent to an RSC that has them. I've been told that is uncommon, possibly only in very select Europe RSCs. But not something impossible to see. The FF insert looks awesome compared to the service insert (though that one was pretty cool).

I know there are some folks that shun the idea, but there are plenty of people wearing 1680s and other vintage Rolex with service dials. Would I rather have an original one? Sure. But that does not keep me from liking this one.

Flyjet601 · 19 May 2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric88

Yes, does that surprise you?

I think it looks great and there have been some other threads about my watch. This original 1680 watch is from the Red period and had a dial (originally red) that was no longer usable for numerous reasons. So I have a 1680 with a red service dial which would be appropriate if sent to an RSC that has them. I've been told that is uncommon, possibly only in very select Europe RSCs. But not something impossible to see. The FF insert looks awesome compared to the service insert (though that one was pretty cool).

I know there are some folks that shun the idea, but there are plenty of people wearing 1680s and other vintage Rolex with service dials. Would I rather have an original one? Sure. But that does not keep me from liking this one.

Great watch, music and attitude

Paracentesis · 20 May 2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric88

Yes, does that surprise you?

Yes. I suppose if I had a service dial and service insert, replacing the dial would be priority number one. But then you are entering Frankenwatch territory. Anyway, it looks nice and I can see why you like it.

drockadam · 19 May 2011, 05:14 AM

Very cool! My Invicta 8926C looks great with my Fender Strat!

YetiBiker · 19 May 2011, 05:37 AM

Rock on Dude!!

Paracentesis · 20 May 2011, 05:57 AM

Indeed.

HERITAGE82 · 8 November 2011, 11:13 PM

That red 1680 looks stunning, and I personally would much rather have your set-up than an "all original".

I am sure it took a lot of work sourcing all the parts, but I beleive you have the ultimate example of the beauty of a vintage red sub with all the functionality of a moden rolex....

SWIMPRUF · 8 November 2011, 11:21 PM

Looks nice.

Keeperoftime · 8 November 2011, 11:30 PM

Nice Red Sub & Nord!

RC2 · 8 November 2011, 11:46 PM

Ok....I am going to ask what is a FF insert?

buffy · 9 November 2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RC2

Ok....I am going to ask what is a FF insert?

Fat Font insert.

But now I want to see a white 1680 with a white keyboard......

Fredrik · 10 November 2011, 06:09 AM

How about a white 1680 with grey keyboard? They are almost of the same vintage too...

azguy · 10 November 2011, 06:18 AM

Nice

Eric88 · 10 November 2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredrik

How about a white 1680 with grey keyboard? They are almost of the same vintage too...

Fredrik! Nice SH101 and Jupiter 8!

RC2 · 10 November 2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by buffy

Fat Font insert.

But now I want to see a white 1680 with a white keyboard......

thanks! nice white sub also..mine is getting link taken out...the other 2 I have are getting polished/buffed a little...going thru rolex withdrawal.

cruvon · 10 November 2011, 12:26 PM

Looks awesome Erik88, Fredrik!

Ebruner · 10 November 2011, 12:36 PM

It's a kick ass watch, don't apologize for it. Service dials are part of life for a Rolex, it's the normal order of things.

Enjoy!!

-Eddie

buffy · 10 November 2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

It's a kick ass watch, don't apologize for it. Service dials are part of life for a Rolex, it's the normal order of things.

Enjoy!!

-Eddie

I would say that he should apologize for having a good looking watch! ;)

SS Oyster · 12 November 2011, 06:17 PM

Did you turn the volume to 11?

18 May 2011, 10:12 AM	#1
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	1680 Red Sub looks good on stage w/red keyboards Hey folks, I'm a "weekend warrior" musician, playing with a rock band just about every weekend. This past weekend, I broke out the NATO strap and grabbed a quick photo from behind the keyboards. It is very comfortable and matches my keyboard rig quite well!

18 May 2011, 10:15 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,492	Looking good!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 May 2011, 10:38 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Playing in style. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 May 2011, 05:44 PM	#5
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Very cool Eric!! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

18 May 2011, 07:19 PM	#6
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Is it a Luminova Dial? __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

18 May 2011, 04:45 PM	#4
ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	Brilliant Eric! What sort of music does your band play ? Is that a metres first double red keyboard

19 May 2011, 05:14 AM	#12
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very cool! My Invicta 8926C looks great with my Fender Strat! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

19 May 2011, 05:37 AM	#13
YetiBiker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Vijay Location: Louisiana, USA Watch: ..sure, why not? Posts: 368	Rock on Dude!!

20 May 2011, 05:57 AM	#14
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Indeed.

8 November 2011, 11:13 PM	#15
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,421	That red 1680 looks stunning, and I personally would much rather have your set-up than an "all original". I am sure it took a lot of work sourcing all the parts, but I beleive you have the ultimate example of the beauty of a vintage red sub with all the functionality of a moden rolex....

8 November 2011, 11:21 PM	#16
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Looks nice. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

8 November 2011, 11:30 PM	#17
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Nice Red Sub & Nord! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

8 November 2011, 11:46 PM	#18
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Ok....I am going to ask what is a FF insert? __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

10 November 2011, 06:18 AM	#21
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Nice

10 November 2011, 12:26 PM	#24
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Looks awesome Erik88, Fredrik! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

10 November 2011, 12:36 PM	#25
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	It's a kick ass watch, don't apologize for it. Service dials are part of life for a Rolex, it's the normal order of things. Enjoy!! -Eddie __________________

12 November 2011, 06:17 PM	#27
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,903	Did you turn the volume to 11?

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