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mbc · 12 August 2021, 09:58 AM

First, this is NOT a backdoor sales listing — I’m a pledge member and have been for years, so I can list to the FS section at any time. I am genuinely looking for feedback!

I am going to sell this at some point soon, but welcome any feedback from vintage experts here… as I value my reputation more than anything and want to make sure I point out as much as I can.

Any comments/concerns folks note on the case/caseback below?

Obviously was polished, but I think a decently strong case and nice IV72 caseback. Little corrosion on the top of the mid case.. Anything else I’m missing?

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MorningTundra · 12 August 2021, 12:20 PM

… just remove the gasket when you post the case back photo… somebody is bound to ask about the state of corrosion under the rubber…

mbc · 12 August 2021, 12:51 PM

Great feedback, thanks

southtexas · 12 August 2021, 01:34 PM

Where’d you get this case?

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mbc · 12 August 2021, 01:45 PM

From my watch. I’ve had a 1680 red for several years with a re-lumed dial ( I’ve posted about it on TRF in the past). Relume done by James Hyman in the UK who is stellar, but I’ve continued to intermittently hunt for another original example. Well I finally found one, so parting out the other to maximize my recovery to offset its purchase price…

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southtexas · 12 August 2021, 02:03 PM

Can you post a pic of the 6 o’clock engravings (obviously blur out some of the last #s of serial)?

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mbc · 12 August 2021, 02:13 PM

Sure. Solid on that side too, curious to hear if anyone has comments there.

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mbc · 12 August 2021, 02:18 PM

Ironically, the case on the old one is slightly stronger than the new one, but I bought the new one from the original owner so want to keep largely as is (will swap inserts, but that’s it)

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dgdjr · 12 August 2021, 02:28 PM

It looks okay to me Sean. Congratulations on your new purchase.

Don

mbc · 12 August 2021, 10:36 PM

Thanks Don

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Styles Bitchley · 13 August 2021, 01:50 AM

How much more percentage wise would you expect to fetch by parting out vs selling complete? Just curious.

MorningTundra · 13 August 2021, 08:16 AM

It seems a shame to part it out just because of the relumed dial. I'm sure someone would love to own it...

12 August 2021, 09:58 AM	#1
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	Looking for feedback on my 1680 mid case First, this is NOT a backdoor sales listing — I’m a pledge member and have been for years, so I can list to the FS section at any time. I am genuinely looking for feedback! I am going to sell this at some point soon, but welcome any feedback from vintage experts here… as I value my reputation more than anything and want to make sure I point out as much as I can. Any comments/concerns folks note on the case/caseback below? Obviously was polished, but I think a decently strong case and nice IV72 caseback. Little corrosion on the top of the mid case.. Anything else I’m missing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 August 2021, 01:34 PM	#4
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,691	Looking for feedback on my 1680 mid case Where’d you get this case? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

12 August 2021, 02:03 PM	#6
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,691	Can you post a pic of the 6 o’clock engravings (obviously blur out some of the last #s of serial)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

12 August 2021, 10:36 PM	#10
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	Looking for feedback on my 1680 mid case Thanks Don Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 August 2021, 12:20 PM	#2
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	… just remove the gasket when you post the case back photo… somebody is bound to ask about the state of corrosion under the rubber…

12 August 2021, 12:51 PM	#3
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	Great feedback, thanks

12 August 2021, 01:45 PM	#5
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	From my watch. I’ve had a 1680 red for several years with a re-lumed dial ( I’ve posted about it on TRF in the past). Relume done by James Hyman in the UK who is stellar, but I’ve continued to intermittently hunt for another original example. Well I finally found one, so parting out the other to maximize my recovery to offset its purchase price… Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 August 2021, 02:13 PM	#7
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	Sure. Solid on that side too, curious to hear if anyone has comments there. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 August 2021, 02:18 PM	#8
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	Ironically, the case on the old one is slightly stronger than the new one, but I bought the new one from the original owner so want to keep largely as is (will swap inserts, but that’s it) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 August 2021, 02:28 PM	#9
dgdjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Don Location: Texas Posts: 797	It looks okay to me Sean. Congratulations on your new purchase. Don

13 August 2021, 01:50 AM	#11
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	How much more percentage wise would you expect to fetch by parting out vs selling complete? Just curious.

13 August 2021, 08:16 AM	#12
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	It seems a shame to part it out just because of the relumed dial. I'm sure someone would love to own it...

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