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nigelUK · 20 November 2017, 08:52 AM

It's actually the first one I've seen in the flesh. Really liked it & would love to have it on the wrist. It's reasonably priced for today's market. Certainly the most affordable I've seen for sale in a long time. Comes with a 2 year warranty from a very solid source.

Not great photos I'm afraid. The dial and hands looked awesome, as did the plexi. I know the bezel is a replacement and the case is a bit polished, the bracelet had some stretch, but other than that, do you guys think it's ok ?

I was actually very close to buying it but it turned out it was on hold although the buyer hadn't collected it, so there's still a decent chance they will call me next week.

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nigelUK · 20 November 2017, 07:46 PM

any thoughts guys? .. I'm half expecting them to call me today

MonBK · 20 November 2017, 07:55 PM

How do you half expect it?

nigelUK · 20 November 2017, 08:24 PM

...because i wouldn't have a watch on 'hold' for days . . . I would want to pick it up or get it delivered ASAP ! couldn't bear the wait.

I also had a gut feeling the salesman was spinning a yarn to cultivate my interest !

rootbeer7 · 20 November 2017, 09:13 PM

What are they asking and who are they?

tamiya · 20 November 2017, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

What are they asking and who are they?

tagged at 65 squid

Vincent65 · 20 November 2017, 10:58 PM

Nice patina. Case is a bit soft for my liking.

nigelUK · 21 November 2017, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tamiya

tagged at 65 squid

yes but each of those squids is a worth a Ton

nigelUK · 21 November 2017, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

Nice patina. Case is a bit soft for my liking.

Yes, a bit soft for my liking but with a thick case it might £2000 more, so I could live with it.

Vincent65 · 21 November 2017, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nigelUK

Yes, a bit soft for my liking but with a thick case it might £2000 more, so I could live with it.

That's all that matters.

MonBK · 21 November 2017, 03:05 AM

Got the call yet?

Swiss Mad! · 21 November 2017, 04:50 AM

If you like the watch and your happy with the price - what's the issue?

If you want a museum piece keep looking, if you want a reasonably priced vintage tool watch that can be a daily beater look no further and pay the man..

Its got a 2 year warranty

nigelUK · 21 November 2017, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Got the call yet?

No haven't had the call ! Was convinced I would. Still listed as available on website. Will ring them tomorrow

Chime101 · 21 November 2017, 08:42 PM

I love it, and my 1680 is my favourite Rolex

nigelUK · 22 November 2017, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chime101

I love it, and my 1680 is my favourite Rolex

It's SOLD

They had the watch for months . . I eventually decide to have a look in the flesh and someone buys it from under my nose. What an arse

Spose it just wasn't meant to be . . .

colpol · 22 November 2017, 07:43 AM

When you factor in getting the bracelet serviced to resolve the stretch\ period correct bezel - maybe better paying a bit more for one with a thicker case. Now you've seen\ like the 1680 - starting saving for that bit of extra £££. Good luck ;.)

Wing Zero · 22 November 2017, 11:01 AM

Sorry for your loss, but if it makes you feel any better, it had a service insert.

rootbeer7 · 22 November 2017, 05:12 PM

Watchclub have one

nigelUK · 22 November 2017, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Watchclub have one

Thanks ... but £2k more + luminova hands

rootbeer7 · 23 November 2017, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nigelUK

Thanks ... but £2k more + luminova hands

The case is much stronger and hands can be replaced. Worth a call to negotiate? (Btw I have nothing to do with them!)

johnlogan · 25 November 2017, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigelUK

It's SOLD

They had the watch for months . . I eventually decide to have a look in the flesh and someone buys it from under my nose. What an arse

Spose it just wasn't meant to be . . .

Who was the seller?

20 November 2017, 08:52 AM	#1
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,057	Had a look at this 1680 on trip to London . . It's actually the first one I've seen in the flesh. Really liked it & would love to have it on the wrist. It's reasonably priced for today's market. Certainly the most affordable I've seen for sale in a long time. Comes with a 2 year warranty from a very solid source. Not great photos I'm afraid. The dial and hands looked awesome, as did the plexi. I know the bezel is a replacement and the case is a bit polished, the bracelet had some stretch, but other than that, do you guys think it's ok ? I was actually very close to buying it but it turned out it was on hold although the buyer hadn't collected it, so there's still a decent chance they will call me next week. IMG_5783.JPG IMG_5784.JPG IMG_5785.JPG

20 November 2017, 09:13 PM	#5
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	What are they asking and who are they? __________________ @imrootbeer7

20 November 2017, 10:58 PM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	Nice patina. Case is a bit soft for my liking. __________________

22 November 2017, 11:01 AM	#17
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	Sorry for your loss, but if it makes you feel any better, it had a service insert. __________________ ********************** **********************

22 November 2017, 05:12 PM	#18
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	Watchclub have one __________________ @imrootbeer7

20 November 2017, 07:46 PM	#2
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,057	any thoughts guys? .. I'm half expecting them to call me today

20 November 2017, 07:55 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	How do you half expect it?

20 November 2017, 08:24 PM	#4
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,057	...because i wouldn't have a watch on 'hold' for days . . . I would want to pick it up or get it delivered ASAP ! couldn't bear the wait. I also had a gut feeling the salesman was spinning a yarn to cultivate my interest !

21 November 2017, 03:05 AM	#11
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Got the call yet?

21 November 2017, 04:50 AM	#12
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	If you like the watch and your happy with the price - what's the issue? If you want a museum piece keep looking, if you want a reasonably priced vintage tool watch that can be a daily beater look no further and pay the man.. Its got a 2 year warranty

21 November 2017, 08:42 PM	#14
Chime101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 14	I love it, and my 1680 is my favourite Rolex

22 November 2017, 07:43 AM	#16
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,844	When you factor in getting the bracelet serviced to resolve the stretch\ period correct bezel - maybe better paying a bit more for one with a thicker case. Now you've seen\ like the 1680 - starting saving for that bit of extra £££. Good luck ;.)

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