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Eric88 · 23 February 2015, 10:53 AM

Hi friends,

I've not been quite as frequent in the vintage forum over the past 2 years after I went on a "one watch" mission that happened to center on a modern Sub. I've had a major itch to get back into vintage and so I figured it would be very appropriate to memorialize my favorite all-time Rolex with post #1680.

I have owned several 1680s over the years, and they've just slipped away from me because other forum members have made me offers I cannot refuse! I'll give you a bit of history.

My very first 1680 had the service Luminova Red dial installed and it was quite a rare find!

So rare, that fellow forum member Jason71 made me an insane offer and I ultimately let it go within about a year of owning it. I still miss it, but very happy it is in good hands.

My next 1680 was a beautiful one with a bit of a patina on the dial and hands. It was a non-cyclops model and it was lovely. I do not remember who got this one specifically, but I had a bunch of people nagging me about it all the time.

During the time I had the prior 1680, I picked up this absolute gem of an NOS type 1680. It had the most snow white dial and well-defined lugs I've ever seen in person or in pictures. It was outstanding. My friend Harold kept texting me daily and making me insane offers on this and he caught me on a weak day. I still regret the day I let this one get away.

I actually had the pair together for nearly a year.

So where exactly is this thread heading, you might ask? The 1680 haunts my dreams and I've been craving one ever since I let the last one go a few years ago. I keep looking at the FS forums and alas, the ones I want are so much more expensive than the ones I previously owned.

This past week, I did close a deal with Jacek and have a nice 1680 incoming in the next day or two. It is not a rare grail or red Sub, even though I would have loved to make that happen (maybe one day). This one is just an honest white 1680 that has many of the attributes I loved so much about my last 1680.

I'll post some pics once I have it on my wrist. For now, I must sit back and savor my 1680th post! Thanks for reading!

Dr.Smellody · 23 February 2015, 10:58 AM

You can look at mine while you wait:

Congrats on the pick up and welcome back.

RC2 · 23 February 2015, 12:34 PM

Congrats. I loved your red service dial

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1424658880.046774.jpg

PoderEsBueno · 23 February 2015, 02:54 PM

Congrats on your new acquisition, cant wait to see photos..

Mine says hello

Tudor66 · 23 February 2015, 03:03 PM

Cool post, I hope my redsub pic will carry you over until your incoming post. I look forward to seeing your next watch...

Poohsan · 23 February 2015, 03:40 PM

Congrats!

Happy Times.

omitohud · 23 February 2015, 04:15 PM

Welcome back n beautiful watches guys.

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JJL · 24 February 2015, 02:49 AM

Great idea for your #1680 post - and congrats on the pickup. Looking forward to seeing it.

Mine says hello!

Vincent65 · 24 February 2015, 03:16 AM

any 1680 is a classic

RolexJNJ · 24 February 2015, 03:23 AM

Congrats Eric! I honored my 1680th post in almost the exact same way!!

jdmi32 · 24 February 2015, 04:23 AM

Welcome back to the craziness!

bluemartinifan · 24 February 2015, 07:38 AM

ahhh post #1680 - a crowning achievement

willang · 25 February 2015, 01:48 AM

can't wait to see it :)

Keldw · 25 February 2015, 02:07 AM

Mine says hello as well

JJL · 25 February 2015, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keldw

Mine says hello as well

Nice Red! Love that insert

Keldw · 25 February 2015, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

Great idea for your #1680 post - and congrats on the pickup. Looking forward to seeing it.

Mine says hello!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

Nice Red! Love that insert

Thank you so much JJL. Very nice and clean example you are wearing yourself

JJL · 25 February 2015, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keldw

Thank you so much JJL. Very nice and clean example you are wearing yourself

Thanks Keldw!!

nick c · 25 February 2015, 03:52 AM

Beutiful watches gents

Keldw · 25 February 2015, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

Beutiful watches gents

Thank you sir

Much appreciated

brandrea · 25 February 2015, 04:09 AM

Very nice, and congrats on your 1680

jason42807 · 25 February 2015, 04:39 AM

Great post and nice examples to all!

Eric88 · 25 February 2015, 01:39 PM

Here is the latest 1680, to commemorate my post #1681. I am thinking my next vintage acquisition needs to include red.

willang · 25 February 2015, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

Here is the latest 1680, to commemorate my post #1681. I am thinking my next vintage acquisition needs to include red.

Congrats!

JJL · 25 February 2015, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

Here is the latest 1680, to commemorate my post #1681. I am thinking my next vintage acquisition needs to include red.

Very nice, congrats!!!

Frogman4me · 26 February 2015, 02:13 AM

Congrats!

here is my MKIV

23 February 2015, 12:34 PM	#3
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Congrats. I loved your red service dial ImageUploadedByTapatalk1424658880.046774.jpg __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

23 February 2015, 02:54 PM	#4
PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Congrats on your new acquisition, cant wait to see photos.. Mine says hello __________________ Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno

23 February 2015, 03:40 PM	#6
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Congrats! Happy Times. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

23 February 2015, 10:53 AM	#1
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	In honor of my 1680th post... Hi friends, I've not been quite as frequent in the vintage forum over the past 2 years after I went on a "one watch" mission that happened to center on a modern Sub. I've had a major itch to get back into vintage and so I figured it would be very appropriate to memorialize my favorite all-time Rolex with post #1680. I have owned several 1680s over the years, and they've just slipped away from me because other forum members have made me offers I cannot refuse! I'll give you a bit of history. My very first 1680 had the service Luminova Red dial installed and it was quite a rare find! So rare, that fellow forum member Jason71 made me an insane offer and I ultimately let it go within about a year of owning it. I still miss it, but very happy it is in good hands. My next 1680 was a beautiful one with a bit of a patina on the dial and hands. It was a non-cyclops model and it was lovely. I do not remember who got this one specifically, but I had a bunch of people nagging me about it all the time. During the time I had the prior 1680, I picked up this absolute gem of an NOS type 1680. It had the most snow white dial and well-defined lugs I've ever seen in person or in pictures. It was outstanding. My friend Harold kept texting me daily and making me insane offers on this and he caught me on a weak day. I still regret the day I let this one get away. I actually had the pair together for nearly a year. So where exactly is this thread heading, you might ask? The 1680 haunts my dreams and I've been craving one ever since I let the last one go a few years ago. I keep looking at the FS forums and alas, the ones I want are so much more expensive than the ones I previously owned. This past week, I did close a deal with Jacek and have a nice 1680 incoming in the next day or two. It is not a rare grail or red Sub, even though I would have loved to make that happen (maybe one day). This one is just an honest white 1680 that has many of the attributes I loved so much about my last 1680. I'll post some pics once I have it on my wrist. For now, I must sit back and savor my 1680th post! Thanks for reading!

23 February 2015, 10:58 AM	#2
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,238	You can look at mine while you wait: Congrats on the pick up and welcome back.

23 February 2015, 04:15 PM	#7
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Welcome back n beautiful watches guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2015, 02:49 AM	#8
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Great idea for your #1680 post - and congrats on the pickup. Looking forward to seeing it. Mine says hello!

24 February 2015, 03:16 AM	#9
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	any 1680 is a classic

24 February 2015, 04:23 AM	#11
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Welcome back to the craziness!

24 February 2015, 07:38 AM	#12
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	ahhh post #1680 - a crowning achievement

25 February 2015, 01:48 AM	#13
willang "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 489	can't wait to see it :)

25 February 2015, 03:52 AM	#18
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Beutiful watches gents

25 February 2015, 04:09 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,425	Very nice, and congrats on your 1680

25 February 2015, 04:39 AM	#21
jason42807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jason Location: Madison, MS Watch: 80 94110, 78 1680 Posts: 116	Great post and nice examples to all!

25 February 2015, 01:39 PM	#22
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	Here is the latest 1680, to commemorate my post #1681. I am thinking my next vintage acquisition needs to include red.

26 February 2015, 02:13 AM	#25
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Congrats! here is my MKIV

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