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johnbeth · 20 April 2012, 12:00 PM

Huge congrats!!

Its a beauty!

FremStar · 20 April 2012, 12:11 PM

Congrats Anders now I understand why the 216570 left your table! Well one!

brian8121 · 20 April 2012, 12:12 PM

Beautiful. Congratulations!

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Originally Posted by Puffy

A red 1680 is something I've always wanted but never seemed to be able to find one that looked like NOS until last Friday when I spotted this...

Didn't take long to make up my mind and I took delivery of this old boy yesterday

I love the vintage look, just can't deal with stuff that looks like it's been soaked in Guinness, run over by a truck and left in the smoke-house to dry.

This one doesn't fit into said category, it is as sweet and minty as they come. The matte dial makes you want to cry, it's like the day it left the factory.

Lume plots the colour of the the Cornish clotted cream you put on your scones, red SUBMARINER fat and sharp, silver date wheel, open 6s and 9s, original matching pearl, the list goes on

Anyway enough of the talk, here's the goods

BaltimoreBrian · 20 April 2012, 12:21 PM

Applause!!!! What a nice surprise to read this thread and see your great find! Enjoy these first days as you start to bond with this special vintage.

andrew79 · 20 April 2012, 12:28 PM

OMG.. that's so clean and nice....

cruvon · 20 April 2012, 12:31 PM

Congrats, that's beautiful!

RLX-lvr · 20 April 2012, 01:23 PM

Wow, what a red! Fantastic example.
That is a firecracker of a watch Puffy, and my favorite FF dial as well.
Nicely done.

Wear it in good health.

Hank G · 20 April 2012, 01:31 PM

Magnificent score my friend!!

adt · 20 April 2012, 01:52 PM

Really nice example Puffy. That's a great find!

BaltimoreBrian · 20 April 2012, 01:58 PM

Also love the rivet on it!

The Joker · 20 April 2012, 08:37 PM

Congrats Anders

Kingair · 20 April 2012, 09:00 PM

It hurts my eyes . . . . and creates pain in my heart . . . . ;-)
A really nice one you bought . . . have to tell it again . .

HANW

topcat30093 · 20 April 2012, 09:26 PM

Superb looking Red 1680.

My congratulations to you Anders on tracking down such a lovely piece.

Regards

Tony

Puffy · 21 April 2012, 12:20 AM

thanks for the nice comments guys

It's a joy to wear now that I've bolted on an Oyster bracelet.

Will post more pics when I get a chance

Swearengen · 21 April 2012, 06:22 AM

What a beauty, was that from Jed?

Chipmunk · 21 April 2012, 06:27 AM

Very nice indeed. Wear it in good health.

chicagofan · 21 April 2012, 12:35 PM

Congrats! Stunning Red Sub.

dalip · 21 April 2012, 12:39 PM

Very nice Anders

A great addition to your collection

jzeigler · 21 April 2012, 01:39 PM

The vintage subs are so nice! The colors just add a whole nother element. Wear it in good health!

Tudor66 · 21 April 2012, 01:47 PM

Excellent watch, in fact it's so perfect I am thinking that the one I am waiting for will literally pale in comparison.

I have a contact with a slightly broken red sub 1680 that I have offered to buy once he has it fixed. The crystal is completely yellow, broken crown tube, and the bezel is really faded, tons of scratches. Well you get the idea.

The only saving grace is the low price, which is the only way I am going to buy watches since I paid retail for the first two, and got a smoking deal on the tudor sub- same seller for the red sub...

can't wait...

AL

Andad · 21 April 2012, 02:36 PM

Looks great Puffs.

Enjoy wearing it.

FeelingTheBlues · 21 April 2012, 03:00 PM

I'm not posting in the vintage Rolex sextion too much but I must admit that when I saw your pictures I couldn't help but congratulate you Anders! It does look like it's in an amazing shape!

kokota · 22 April 2012, 01:41 PM

Wow, amazing find. It really is in mint condition.
Congrats and wear in the best of health

byeedo · 22 April 2012, 01:53 PM

Fantastic Red Sub!!!

Chris B · 22 April 2012, 02:28 PM

Very nicely done Anders, many congratulations pal

m_allie · 22 April 2012, 02:36 PM

congrats :)

bayerische · 22 April 2012, 05:26 PM

Awesome!

Awesome!

What a watch. That for sure is a beauty!

Did I say Awesome?

xela · 22 April 2012, 06:14 PM

Welcome to the red club.. Meet your fellow red brother!

mailman · 22 April 2012, 09:25 PM

That's as beautiful as they come Anders

Congratulations and enjoy

dysondiver · 22 April 2012, 09:32 PM

just as nice as it gets , good health to wear it.

20 April 2012, 12:11 PM	#32
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Congrats Anders now I understand why the 216570 left your table! Well one! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

20 April 2012, 12:28 PM	#35
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	OMG.. that's so clean and nice.... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

20 April 2012, 12:31 PM	#36
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Congrats, that's beautiful! __________________ 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!

20 April 2012, 01:52 PM	#39
adt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: A Location: SEA Posts: 473	Really nice example Puffy. That's a great find! __________________ "Collecting is the only socially commendable form of greed" ~ Gene Shwartz

20 April 2012, 09:26 PM	#43
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Superb looking Red 1680. My congratulations to you Anders on tracking down such a lovely piece. Regards Tony __________________

20 April 2012, 12:00 PM	#31
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Huge congrats!! Its a beauty!

20 April 2012, 12:21 PM	#34
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,219	Applause!!!! What a nice surprise to read this thread and see your great find! Enjoy these first days as you start to bond with this special vintage.

20 April 2012, 01:23 PM	#37
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Wow, what a red! Fantastic example. That is a firecracker of a watch Puffy, and my favorite FF dial as well. Nicely done. Wear it in good health.

20 April 2012, 01:31 PM	#38
Hank G "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Hank Location: NY Posts: 258	Magnificent score my friend!!

20 April 2012, 01:58 PM	#40
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,219	Also love the rivet on it!

20 April 2012, 08:37 PM	#41
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	Congrats Anders

20 April 2012, 09:00 PM	#42
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	It hurts my eyes . . . . and creates pain in my heart . . . . ;-) A really nice one you bought . . . have to tell it again . . HANW

21 April 2012, 12:20 AM	#44
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	thanks for the nice comments guys It's a joy to wear now that I've bolted on an Oyster bracelet. Will post more pics when I get a chance __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 April 2012, 06:22 AM	#45
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,817	What a beauty, was that from Jed? __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

21 April 2012, 06:27 AM	#46
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Very nice indeed. Wear it in good health. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

21 April 2012, 12:35 PM	#47
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats! Stunning Red Sub.

21 April 2012, 12:39 PM	#48
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Very nice AndersA great addition to your collection __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 April 2012, 01:39 PM	#49
jzeigler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 120	The vintage subs are so nice! The colors just add a whole nother element. Wear it in good health!

21 April 2012, 01:47 PM	#50
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	waiting for mine... Excellent watch, in fact it's so perfect I am thinking that the one I am waiting for will literally pale in comparison. I have a contact with a slightly broken red sub 1680 that I have offered to buy once he has it fixed. The crystal is completely yellow, broken crown tube, and the bezel is really faded, tons of scratches. Well you get the idea. The only saving grace is the low price, which is the only way I am going to buy watches since I paid retail for the first two, and got a smoking deal on the tudor sub- same seller for the red sub... can't wait... AL __________________ -NAWCC Member

21 April 2012, 02:36 PM	#51
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,939	Looks great Puffs. Enjoy wearing it. __________________ E

21 April 2012, 03:00 PM	#52
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I'm not posting in the vintage Rolex sextion too much but I must admit that when I saw your pictures I couldn't help but congratulate you Anders! It does look like it's in an amazing shape! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

22 April 2012, 01:41 PM	#53
kokota 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,276	Wow, amazing find. It really is in mint condition. Congrats and wear in the best of health

22 April 2012, 01:53 PM	#54
byeedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: usa Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 688	Fantastic Red Sub!!!

22 April 2012, 02:28 PM	#55
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	Very nicely done Anders, many congratulations pal

22 April 2012, 02:36 PM	#56
m_allie Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ali Location: NYC Watch: Deepsea,Patek 5980 Posts: 455	congrats :)

22 April 2012, 05:26 PM	#57
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Awesome! Awesome! What a watch. That for sure is a beauty! Did I say Awesome? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

22 April 2012, 06:14 PM	#58
xela "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 110	Welcome to the red club.. Meet your fellow red brother!

22 April 2012, 09:25 PM	#59
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	That's as beautiful as they come Anders Congratulations and enjoy __________________ JJ

22 April 2012, 09:32 PM	#60
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	just as nice as it gets , good health to wear it.

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