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XavierM · 7 August 2019, 05:21 AM

Hi everyone,

Opening this thread to get your opinion regarding the price impact you would expect on a beautiful 1680 that is all original except for the crown which would be a 703 instead of the original 702.

Waiting for your opinions/advices.

Kind Regards ! :)

btinl · 7 August 2019, 05:34 AM

Original parts are nice. But it's better to ensure that your case remains without water infiltration.

The crown change IMO has little overall effect on value.

Cooper33 · 7 August 2019, 05:37 AM

Would have zero impact to me. 702 and 703 are v. similar

springer · 7 August 2019, 09:05 AM

Original twin-lock crown/tube sets costs around $500-$750 depending on condition.

From my experience, most guys that are vintage Sub collectors do not give it much thought. Rolex and/or watchmakers were known to have replaced many twin lock sets with the trip lock sets when the trip locks became available.

05carbondrz · 7 August 2019, 09:40 AM

703 Crowns look too big on 5513’s to me personally,I prefer a 702

XavierM · 7 August 2019, 10:22 PM

Thanks everyone for these opinions !

zapokee · 8 August 2019, 12:05 AM

Not an issue at all for me.

7 August 2019, 05:21 AM	#1
XavierM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Paris, France Posts: 358	Service crown vs original crown Hi everyone, Opening this thread to get your opinion regarding the price impact you would expect on a beautiful 1680 that is all original except for the crown which would be a 703 instead of the original 702. Waiting for your opinions/advices. Kind Regards ! :)

7 August 2019, 09:05 AM	#4
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,196	Original twin-lock crown/tube sets costs around $500-$750 depending on condition. From my experience, most guys that are vintage Sub collectors do not give it much thought. Rolex and/or watchmakers were known to have replaced many twin lock sets with the trip lock sets when the trip locks became available. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

7 August 2019, 05:34 AM	#2
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,942	Original parts are nice. But it's better to ensure that your case remains without water infiltration. The crown change IMO has little overall effect on value.

7 August 2019, 05:37 AM	#3
Cooper33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: New York Posts: 385	Would have zero impact to me. 702 and 703 are v. similar

7 August 2019, 09:40 AM	#5
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	703 Crowns look too big on 5513’s to me personally,I prefer a 702

7 August 2019, 10:22 PM	#6
XavierM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Paris, France Posts: 358	Thanks everyone for these opinions !

8 August 2019, 12:05 AM	#7
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Not an issue at all for me.

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