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Old 19 January 2015, 04:27 PM   #1
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Opinion on this 1680 Red

Hello,

Looking to purchase this 1680 Red.

What is your opinion of this watch?

Thank you!

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Old 19 January 2015, 04:36 PM   #2
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Looks nice - what's the serial number start with? That's a MKVI dial, I believe, so the case should be c3.xxx-4.xxx million.
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Old 19 January 2015, 04:39 PM   #3
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This is indeed 3.7M. So this match the dial?

Also, do you think the hands are replaced?

How strong do you think the case is? Strong lugs?
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Old 19 January 2015, 04:48 PM   #4
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OK good - puts it around '72-'74. Hands look fine to me - couldn't say for sure, but they could well be original. Got any service history? Case and lugs look great, to me, as does the gorgeous insert and the overall look. Nice patina. Beauty!
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Old 19 January 2015, 05:19 PM   #5
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Very Nice !.
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Old 19 January 2015, 10:11 PM   #6
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Very nice... crisp example!
Go for it
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Old 19 January 2015, 11:15 PM   #7
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looks like a pretty nice one.
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Old 20 January 2015, 12:08 AM   #8
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Old 20 January 2015, 01:27 AM   #9
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Very nice example indeed.
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Old 20 January 2015, 01:47 AM   #10
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Overall a great looking 1680 Red with a mk 6 dial, correct for the serial number.
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