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Old 7 February 2008, 09:33 AM   #1
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Submariner 1680

What is a reasonable price for a non-red 1977 - 1978 sub in 'mint' condition with box and papers? What is the max I should spend?

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Old 7 February 2008, 09:52 AM   #2
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I would say around the $7k USD mark is a fair price. $7750 from a dealer with overheads.
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Old 7 February 2008, 09:59 AM   #3
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These guys have a couple for $6450 & $6650.

http://www.wannabuyawatch.com/vintagerolex2.html
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Old 7 February 2008, 10:06 AM   #4
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It depends whether you really want the original box and papers.

Collectors go nuts for the bits and bobs.

As Mike has shown the 1680 can be had for as low as $6k, without box and papers.
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Old 7 February 2008, 10:31 AM   #5
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I would say around the $7k USD mark is a fair price. $7750 from a dealer with overheads.
Yeah, depending on the dealer a bit more.
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Old 7 February 2008, 11:00 AM   #6
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What????????????????

I paid far less for mine, but I bought it from a friend.
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Old 7 February 2008, 11:09 AM   #7
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A 1680 white with papers and box went for DKR. 45,000 recently in Denmark. That is approx. 8,600 $.
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Old 7 February 2008, 11:16 AM   #8
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A 1680 white with papers and box went for DKR. 45,000 recently in Denmark. That is approx. 8,600 $.
Yeah, that doesn't surprise me.
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Old 7 February 2008, 11:24 AM   #9
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Is that the normal going price, Mike?
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Old 7 February 2008, 07:47 PM   #10
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Is that the normal going price, Mike?
In the states, if the watch is in good condition with all the bits, it could easily pull that.
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Old 7 February 2008, 07:52 PM   #11
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In the states, if the watch is in good condition with all the bits, it could easily pull that.
Thanks. I thought it was a bit on the expensive side. Unfortunaty, I did not have the time to inspect the 1680 thoroughly. It did say "T<25" and had slightly patinated indices, but as far as I recall the hands looked too white in comparison to the dial. Might have been SL. I went to the shop a week later, but by that time the 1680 had already been sold.
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Old 7 February 2008, 11:52 PM   #12
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What should I be looking for to make sure it's autentic? How do I know that it has original dials, bracelet, etc. Is there a FAQ on buying a used Rolex?
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