1680 got the "Rolex Service Treatment"

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by Freelance

My 3,2 MIL 1680 (always white/non-red) has had similar Dad/RSC treatment, and has a late 90's T<25 Service Dial that looks different than yours. I won't argue with those who think you have a SD, they probably know more than me, but still looks original Tritium to me so if it is a SD, it may have been done at an even earlier service interval. In the 80's??? The crown also looks like a modern 703/704.

Mine has a "washed" [NO] Tritium service dial, with Lumi Hands and Insert, 703. Personally, I am fine with a serviced/over-serviced watch. I could care less about 'patina', 'flaking lume', and the subsequent 'worrying about value'. YMMV

Have you got a photo of your dial, its always good to compare them

[southtexas]

To answer the insert question—you’re looking for a so-called “mk 3” Insert with these fonts:




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[oysterquartz17000]

Originally Posted by southtexas

To answer the insert question—you’re looking for a so-called “mk 3” Insert with these fonts:




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That is how a red should look. None of this case restoration and general tidying up. Your watch is absolutely perfect.

[magnetized]

Its a service dial..

[oysterquartz17000]

Originally Posted by magnetized

Its a service dial..

Thanks jeff..

[Solex79]

I have a 1979 1680 with an allegedly RSC installed red service dial😀..how about that.

[oysterquartz17000]

Originally Posted by Solex79

I have a 1979 1680 with an allegedly RSC installed red service dial😀..how about that.

Do you have any photos? Its actually not a bad situation, even though the dial doesn't match the watch. At the next service, pop the red service dial out and sell it. You will make enough money to buy an vintage white dial and if required matching handset.