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Old 17 June 2016, 11:21 AM   #1
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There's gold in them thar hills!

I've been thinking about a gold Submariner for some time now. When I had an opportunity to acquire this beauty I just couldn't resist. It's a 1980 16808 - just love the nipple dial! Looking forward to it getting a lot of wrist time.
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Old 17 June 2016, 11:26 AM   #2
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Old 17 June 2016, 11:28 AM   #3
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Old 17 June 2016, 11:34 AM   #4
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Beautiful! Love it!
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Old 17 June 2016, 11:38 AM   #5
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Old 17 June 2016, 06:30 PM   #6
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Lovely watch, enjoy it
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Old 17 June 2016, 07:13 PM   #7
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Old 17 June 2016, 07:45 PM   #8
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Old 17 June 2016, 07:59 PM   #9
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Old 17 June 2016, 08:16 PM   #10
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Old 17 June 2016, 08:40 PM   #11
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Old 17 June 2016, 08:43 PM   #12
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Very nice, congrats and enjoy!
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Old 17 June 2016, 08:44 PM   #13
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Old 17 June 2016, 09:10 PM   #14
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Lovely watch, congrats.
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Old 17 June 2016, 09:40 PM   #15
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looks really good, congrats :)
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Old 17 June 2016, 09:43 PM   #16
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Old 17 June 2016, 10:36 PM   #17
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Lovely gold sub!
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Old 17 June 2016, 10:45 PM   #18
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Wow! That is amazing. The dial is beautiful
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Old 17 June 2016, 11:17 PM   #19
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Old 17 June 2016, 11:48 PM   #20
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Dial, case and overall condition seem fantastic! Congrats!
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Old 18 June 2016, 01:20 AM   #21
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Old 18 June 2016, 02:05 AM   #22
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Approximately how much are these going for?
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Old 18 June 2016, 02:06 AM   #23
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Approximately how much are these going for?
not sure about 16808s. 1680/8s, pristine, going for low $30K range in the last couple of weeks. 16808s would be less.
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Old 18 June 2016, 02:43 AM   #24
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Awesome Congrats

Love the chamfers on these gold cases
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Old 18 June 2016, 04:51 AM   #25
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Old 18 June 2016, 08:04 AM   #26
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Forgot to include a wrist shot so here it is (sorry about the reflection).

gimli - here is one currently for sale. I don't have any knowledge of the watch or seller. I certainly agree with AS1 in that the pricing is less than for the 1680/8.


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Old 18 June 2016, 08:16 AM   #27
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wow... what a case on that watch. just fantastic. looking for one myself!
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Old 18 June 2016, 08:25 AM   #28
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It looks wonderful Frank. Great purchase!
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