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jhunter3 · 22 February 2018, 01:32 AM

I was bitten by the watch bug early. Always remember being in love with watches and having them, even as a kid.

When I got older I went for "sensible" watches, and as life events started happening, watches became good markers for certain milestones. Eventually I reached a stage in life and career where I wasn't worried or working to "get somewhere (more qualifications, out of debt, a better job, etc.)," and I seemed to have gone a little crazy.

You can guess where this is going.

In the past 5 years, I've managed to acquire black dial and Z-Blue Milgausses, a ceramic Daytona, and white dial SS SkyDweller, all at retail or below. Thinking I was about done, I happened to lay eyes what would become my next Grail watch, the 1680, and in true addict fashion, couldn't get it out of my head.

Within a month I have it--and I have to say I've never felt this way about a watch. After almost 24h with it, I'm feel like it's ruined me for any other pieces.

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swish77 · 22 February 2018, 01:34 AM

So classic and beautiful. Congrats!

7Kenhinho · 22 February 2018, 03:19 AM

That's a nice grail watch to aspire to, and obtain. Congratulations.

brandrea · 22 February 2018, 03:52 AM

Beauty, congratulations

mattedialdoc · 22 February 2018, 05:38 AM

Beauty, J!! Enjoy in good health!

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stevedssd · 22 February 2018, 05:46 AM

Lovely watch

Sky21 · 22 February 2018, 06:02 AM

Lovely, a magical vintage piece for sure!!

sensui · 22 February 2018, 06:03 AM

Hard to imagine why the white 1680 took so long to catch on and take off.....guess everyone was busy obsessing over the red text. Great looking watch and one of my favorites, congrats.

Swatz · 22 February 2018, 08:24 AM

Congrats.

jhunter3 · 22 February 2018, 08:46 AM

Thanks everyone! Really enjoying this watch.

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jhunter3 · 22 February 2018, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Hard to imagine why the white 1680 took so long to catch on and take off.....guess everyone was busy obsessing over the red text. Great looking watch and one of my favorites, congrats.

Agree! It just looks so classic and understated. I guess the red is rarer. and distinctive, but I just like the looks of the white and the light patina.

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sfc rick · 24 February 2018, 03:31 AM

I love this 1680 a lot! It gets a few comments from other Rolex owners I encounter in the public. Not bad for a 40+ year old watch doing its daily wear duty. I've been asked by the local Rolex dealer to trade it in for a new model, but I know better.

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jhunter3 · 24 February 2018, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfc rick

I love this 1680 a lot! It gets a few comments from other Rolex owners I encounter in the public. Not bad for a 40+ year old watch doing its daily wear duty. I've been asked by the local Rolex dealer to trade it in for a new model, but I know better.

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Looks great!

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jhunter3 · 24 February 2018, 03:56 AM

Gotta remember to align the beszel next time I shoot this bad boy.

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Valle de Joux · 24 February 2018, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhunter3

I was bitten by the watch bug early. Always remember being in love with watches and having them, even as a kid.

When I got older I went for "sensible" watches, and as life events started happening, watches became good markers for certain milestones. Eventually I reached a stage in life and career where I wasn't worried or working to "get somewhere (more qualifications, out of debt, a better job, etc.)," and I seemed to have gone a little crazy.

You can guess where this is going.

In the past 5 years, I've managed to acquire black dial and Z-Blue Milgausses, a ceramic Daytona, and white dial SS SkyDweller, all at retail or below. Thinking I was about done, I happened to lay eyes what would become my next Grail watch, the 1680, and in true addict fashion, couldn't get it out of my head.

Within a month I have it--and I have to say I've never felt this way about a watch. After almost 24h with it, I'm feel like it's ruined me for any other pieces.

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Classic and undervalued as far as the Rolex 'sport watches' go.....

strafer_kid · 26 February 2018, 07:30 AM

Very nice!

FTX I · 26 February 2018, 08:29 AM

Beautiful watch. Congrats!

thomaswentworth · 26 February 2018, 09:06 AM

Congratulations. I am jealous

Rebel · 26 February 2018, 10:06 AM

Love the 1680 version of the Submariner.

actionkwj · 28 February 2018, 01:09 AM

The 1680 is my vintage Rolex grail over a 5513 because of the date Congrats to you! I hope to join the 1680 club, but prices seem to be outpacing my savings rate, LOL

Follow my watches on Instagram @vintagearmadillo

superstarmar · 28 February 2018, 01:25 AM

Very nice , a true beauty!!! Congrats...

jhunter3 · 28 February 2018, 02:10 AM

Thank you, guys! Still in the honeymoon with this baby.

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22 February 2018, 01:32 AM	#1
jhunter3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Watch: 1680 Submariner Posts: 316	Incoming 1680 I was bitten by the watch bug early. Always remember being in love with watches and having them, even as a kid. When I got older I went for "sensible" watches, and as life events started happening, watches became good markers for certain milestones. Eventually I reached a stage in life and career where I wasn't worried or working to "get somewhere (more qualifications, out of debt, a better job, etc.)," and I seemed to have gone a little crazy. You can guess where this is going. In the past 5 years, I've managed to acquire black dial and Z-Blue Milgausses, a ceramic Daytona, and white dial SS SkyDweller, all at retail or below. Thinking I was about done, I happened to lay eyes what would become my next Grail watch, the 1680, and in true addict fashion, couldn't get it out of my head. Within a month I have it--and I have to say I've never felt this way about a watch. After almost 24h with it, I'm feel like it's ruined me for any other pieces. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Last edited by jhunter3; 22 February 2018 at 01:38 AM.. Reason: Edited formatting to make it more readable

26 February 2018, 10:06 AM	#19
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Love the 1680 version of the Submariner. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

22 February 2018, 01:34 AM	#2
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	So classic and beautiful. Congrats!

22 February 2018, 03:19 AM	#3
7Kenhinho Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NYC Watch: Datejust Posts: 92	That's a nice grail watch to aspire to, and obtain. Congratulations.

22 February 2018, 03:52 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,583	Beauty, congratulations

22 February 2018, 05:38 AM	#5
mattedialdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,002	Beauty, J!! Enjoy in good health! ------ Instagram: @mattedialdoc

22 February 2018, 05:46 AM	#6
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	Lovely watch

22 February 2018, 06:02 AM	#7
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Lovely, a magical vintage piece for sure!!

22 February 2018, 06:03 AM	#8
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Hard to imagine why the white 1680 took so long to catch on and take off.....guess everyone was busy obsessing over the red text. Great looking watch and one of my favorites, congrats.

22 February 2018, 08:24 AM	#9
Swatz Banned Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 48	Congrats.

22 February 2018, 08:46 AM	#10
jhunter3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Watch: 1680 Submariner Posts: 316	Thanks everyone! Really enjoying this watch. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 03:31 AM	#12
sfc rick "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rickey Higgins Location: Huntington, TX Watch: 1680 Sub in white Posts: 354	I love this 1680 a lot! It gets a few comments from other Rolex owners I encounter in the public. Not bad for a 40+ year old watch doing its daily wear duty. I've been asked by the local Rolex dealer to trade it in for a new model, but I know better. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 03:56 AM	#14
jhunter3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Watch: 1680 Submariner Posts: 316	Gotta remember to align the beszel next time I shoot this bad boy. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

26 February 2018, 07:30 AM	#16
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Very nice!

26 February 2018, 08:29 AM	#17
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Beautiful watch. Congrats!

26 February 2018, 09:06 AM	#18
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	Congratulations. I am jealous

28 February 2018, 01:09 AM	#20
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	The 1680 is my vintage Rolex grail over a 5513 because of the date Congrats to you! I hope to join the 1680 club, but prices seem to be outpacing my savings rate, LOL Follow my watches on Instagram @vintagearmadillo

28 February 2018, 01:25 AM	#21
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Very nice , a true beauty!!! Congrats...

28 February 2018, 02:10 AM	#22
jhunter3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Watch: 1680 Submariner Posts: 316	Thank you, guys! Still in the honeymoon with this baby. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

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