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Old 26 January 2016, 02:10 PM   #1
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Got this in today bought from a private seller. White 1680 submariner. The purists may not care for it because, as you can tell, almost everything is service replacement parts. But I have always wanted a 1680 and I finally have one that runs perfect, has functional lume, and is basically an entirely new watch. I think someone on the forums recently used the analogy of an old muscle car that's been tuned up - not as valuable as the original, but an amazing piece of machinery that works great and is fun to use. My gf is mad at my spending habits, some friends are jealous, but I thought maybe I could get some love here.
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Old 26 January 2016, 02:12 PM   #2
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Love it!

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Old 26 January 2016, 02:12 PM   #3
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I think it looks great! Congrats
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Old 26 January 2016, 02:13 PM   #4
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Old 26 January 2016, 02:15 PM   #5
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Very nice congrats
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Old 26 January 2016, 02:17 PM   #6
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Nice...love the Top hat...more pics please...

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Old 26 January 2016, 02:59 PM   #7
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Plenty of love here
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Old 26 January 2016, 03:00 PM   #8
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Lots of "Love" here...very nice watch. Wear it in the best of health.
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Old 26 January 2016, 04:26 PM   #9
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Top hat (edit: I apologize, for some reason I can only post one photo per response and they seem to be turning up as sideways)
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Old 26 January 2016, 04:28 PM   #10
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Lume shot side-by-side with my 116610
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Old 26 January 2016, 04:30 PM   #11
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Old 26 January 2016, 04:33 PM   #12
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Ugh, can anyone give me advice on how to get these images to appear upright?
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Old 26 January 2016, 06:36 PM   #13
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Old 26 January 2016, 07:53 PM   #14
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Top hat (edit: I apologize, for some reason I can only post one photo per response and they seem to be turning up as sideways)
Im having the same issues as well. Are u using an iphone?
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Old 26 January 2016, 08:33 PM   #15
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Let the haters hate my friend I think it looks stunning!
I love the top hat, cyclops, and everything about the 1680 white.
You have the robustness and convenience of a new watch with a nice vintage case (which looks much nicer).

Wear in best health!
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Old 26 January 2016, 08:58 PM   #16
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Old 26 January 2016, 09:07 PM   #17
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Very nice 1680! I have no problem with Rolex service replacement parts (as long as the watch is priced accordingly.) I also think it's a cool quirk that Rolex marks a luminova dial as a tritium dial on the bottom. Congrats!
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Old 26 January 2016, 11:04 PM   #18
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Very Nice example of 1680.........Congrats!
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Old 26 January 2016, 11:31 PM   #19
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very nice looking! congrats!
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