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Old 26 April 2020, 06:49 PM   #1
Yves91
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Buying a 1680

Hi guys,

Looking to buy my first vintage Rolex. I stumbled upon a nice looking 1680, dating back to 1977. What do you guys think about this watch, price and condition. And what should I pay attention to buying a vintage piece?

https://amsterdamvintagewatches.com/...ariner-1680-8/


Thanks!
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Old 26 April 2020, 11:07 PM   #2
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1680s are nice. You can start with this:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=353899
Looks like a Mark 2 dial. For that price, I would want it all period correct. Not enough info in the ad.
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Old 26 April 2020, 11:54 PM   #3
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Hi,
Looks like a nice Mk2 dial, with beautiful hands. (I would still closely inspect them with a loupe before buying!)
Case: Looks honest, bottom crown guard a bit over polished
In terms of service parts I see: Crown, Plexy, Insert, Bracelet, end links, maybe the date wheel as well.
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Old 28 April 2020, 04:23 AM   #4
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Well known dealer - they have a channel on YouTube and push out a weekly update with new stock (this used to be in English but is now only available in Dutch.....not unreasonable, but makes it a little harder to follow.....unless you know the language ). As far as I am aware they have a good reputation, although I think their prices are sometimes a little strong.
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