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ducksaw · 7 April 2007, 11:30 PM

Just got my first 1680 yesterday! The bracelet is obviously a little worn, but the one from my f serial 16610 does not seem to fit. I would like to have a sturdier bracelet, as this will be my new daily driver. Eric Martin in AZ told me that the replacement is the same b/c rolex discontinued the reference appropriate model for the 1680. Any help?
Thanks
Chad

nko51 · 7 April 2007, 11:37 PM

You must get the appropriate bracelet for the model!

mike · 7 April 2007, 11:55 PM

Hi Chad,
Congrats on the 1680!!

It's my favorite diver.

The proper replacement bracelet for your watch is the 93150 with 580 endlinks.
What your AD is saying is correct the 1680 was discontinued with the advent of the 16800(circa 1980 or so). The 93150 is the current bracelet used on the 14060M.
Depending on when your 1680 was made the proper orginal bracelet could have been a 9315 folded with 280s or 380s. IF this bracelet is on the watch KEEP it! Those things are hard to find and command some $$$.

Post a pic of your 1680 when you can!

About what year is it?

Lol-x · 7 April 2007, 11:57 PM

The bracelet from your 16610 would have solid end-links. You need to use the folded end links.
I think the correct bracelet would is stamped 93150 for your 1680. That is the current replacement bracelet for the 1680 and has stronger more durable links than the original folded link bracelet.

Lol-x · 7 April 2007, 11:58 PM

You must be able to type quicker than me Mike!

mike · 8 April 2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

You must be able to type quicker than me Mike!

LOL! Just got lucky.

And you are so right about the 93150 being stronger, I always found the 9315 to be a hair puller too.

ducksaw · 8 April 2007, 12:19 AM

Thanks for the advice...I will try to get some pics on soon. I followed this watch for 5 years and probably paid to much, but I love it. It is a 1971-72, from what I can ascertain. Serial is 34088xx. Mike's post with his 1680s made it impossible for me to decline this purchase. I would like to talk to you sometime ( I will post pics first) about the decision to re-lume etc. Is anybody familiar with Eric Martin in Sedona, AZ. He has incredible references and will ship genuine parts...He quoted me 750.00 on replacement bracelet. Is that about right? I have no intention of sending this thing to Rolex, my financial and emotional investment is too great!

mike · 8 April 2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ducksaw

Thanks for the advice...I will try to get some pics on soon. I followed this watch for 5 years and probably paid to much, but I love it. It is a 1971-72, from what I can ascertain. Serial is 34088xx. Mike's post with his 1680s made it impossible for me to decline this purchase. I would like to talk to you sometime ( I will post pics first) about the decision to re-lume etc. Is anybody familiar with Eric Martin in Sedona, AZ. He has incredible references and will ship genuine parts...He quoted me 750.00 on replacement bracelet. Is that about right? I have no intention of sending this thing to Rolex, my financial and emotional investment is too great!

Yeah, $750 is decent. I believe Rolex wants $850 for one.

A 3.4 mil. ser. no. puts you in the land of RED! If it is Don't re-lume! That would impact the value.
Post a pick when you can and let's see what we've got.

jac67 · 8 April 2007, 10:24 PM

Hello there Chad

Mike and Steve are right regarding the replacement bracelet.

I bought a new one (93150) from Rolex for my 1680 last year for around A$1,000.

If you are going to get a new one, please take the old one off first and only take in the watch head.

Otherwise Rolex will demand you surrender the old bracelet, and as mentioned above, they are quite valuable and hard to get.

Good luck.

John.

7 April 2007, 11:30 PM	#1
ducksaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Chad Location: chattanooga, TN Watch: 1680 Posts: 182	1680 bracelet replacement Just got my first 1680 yesterday! The bracelet is obviously a little worn, but the one from my f serial 16610 does not seem to fit. I would like to have a sturdier bracelet, as this will be my new daily driver. Eric Martin in AZ told me that the replacement is the same b/c rolex discontinued the reference appropriate model for the 1680. Any help? Thanks Chad

7 April 2007, 11:37 PM	#2
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	You must get the appropriate bracelet for the model! __________________

8 April 2007, 12:19 AM	#7
ducksaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Chad Location: chattanooga, TN Watch: 1680 Posts: 182	thanks Thanks for the advice...I will try to get some pics on soon. I followed this watch for 5 years and probably paid to much, but I love it. It is a 1971-72, from what I can ascertain. Serial is 34088xx. Mike's post with his 1680s made it impossible for me to decline this purchase. I would like to talk to you sometime ( I will post pics first) about the decision to re-lume etc. Is anybody familiar with Eric Martin in Sedona, AZ. He has incredible references and will ship genuine parts...He quoted me 750.00 on replacement bracelet. Is that about right? I have no intention of sending this thing to Rolex, my financial and emotional investment is too great!

7 April 2007, 11:55 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi Chad, Congrats on the 1680!! It's my favorite diver. The proper replacement bracelet for your watch is the 93150 with 580 endlinks. What your AD is saying is correct the 1680 was discontinued with the advent of the 16800(circa 1980 or so). The 93150 is the current bracelet used on the 14060M. Depending on when your 1680 was made the proper orginal bracelet could have been a 9315 folded with 280s or 380s. IF this bracelet is on the watch KEEP it! Those things are hard to find and command some $$$. Post a pic of your 1680 when you can! About what year is it?

7 April 2007, 11:57 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,245	The bracelet from your 16610 would have solid end-links. You need to use the folded end links. I think the correct bracelet would is stamped 93150 for your 1680. That is the current replacement bracelet for the 1680 and has stronger more durable links than the original folded link bracelet.

7 April 2007, 11:58 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,245	You must be able to type quicker than me Mike!

8 April 2007, 10:24 PM	#9
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Hello there Chad Mike and Steve are right regarding the replacement bracelet. I bought a new one (93150) from Rolex for my 1680 last year for around A$1,000. If you are going to get a new one, please take the old one off first and only take in the watch head. Otherwise Rolex will demand you surrender the old bracelet, and as mentioned above, they are quite valuable and hard to get. Good luck. John.

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