Thoughts on this white 1680?

[btinl]

It’s a 3.8M case. I believe this time period was a transition time between the red and white dials. Looks like a mark I dial. The case is thick but looks like it’s in fairly rough shape. The left upper lug has a strange looking chamfer (poor polishing job or dent?).





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[roosvelt]

Should have open 6 and 9 on the date wheel.

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by roosvelt

Should have open 6 and 9 on the date wheel.

Except 26 of course!

[sfc rick]

Service top hat by the looks of the crystal beveling. Can't tell about the dial since it's still a little blurry. But I love it!

[btinl]

Originally Posted by sfc rick

Service top hat by the looks of the crystal beveling. Can't tell about the dial since it's still a little blurry. But I love it!

Here’s a better picture of the dial.




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[dbhak22]

Originally Posted by roosvelt

Should have open 6 and 9 on the date wheel.

One of the MANY little nuances about vintage Rolex. Not all the 6s are open:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=320667

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by btinl

Here’s a better picture of the dial.




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Sexy 1680!!! What’s not to like?

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

Sexy 1680!!! What’s not to like?

Yes lovely looking 1680

[77T]

Outside of a good looking dial, if I was buying I’d like a better case, an intact pearl, authentic crown, crystal and era correct bracelet. Can’t comment on any of those latter items.


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[sfc rick]

Originally Posted by 77T

Outside of a good looking dial, if I was buying I’d like a better case, an intact pearl, authentic crown, crystal and era correct bracelet. Can’t comment on any of those latter items.


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Good catch...now that you mention it the crown's profile isn't like mine, this one is different.

[btinl]

Originally Posted by sfc rick

Good catch...now that you mention it the crown's profile isn't like mine, this one is different.

The crown is dented but is it aftermarket?





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[1675-David]

good catch with the crown! Looks like a twin lock with 3 dots!! For my part a service crystal or missing pip is not a deal breaker, these are easily sourced parts as is a crown. I don't know what the seller is asking but it's a good looking sub with 40+ years of use behind it. check out Philips excellent thread on buying vintage Rolex, he adresses every aspect of what can be a confusing and uncertain process. Good Luck!!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=353899

[btinl]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

good catch with the crown! Looks like a twin lock with 3 dots!! For my part a service crystal or missing pip is not a deal breaker, these are easily sourced parts as is a crown. I don't know what the seller is asking but it's a good looking sub with 40+ years of use behind it. check out Philips excellent thread on buying vintage Rolex, he adresses every aspect of what can be a confusing and uncertain process. Good Luck!!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=353899

Which is the correct crown for subs in this era?

[Swearengen]

I thought Whites started with 4.0m? Any other known examples of Whites in the 3.8m range?

[sfc rick]

This is my crown on a 5.2 serial production 1680. So the profile is a little different. I don't know if it's even a bother since production variations might have occurred. The more I look at yours the more I see the same style crown and all this is a much ado about nothing.







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[alwayshere]

looks like 702 crown

[77T]

Originally Posted by sfc rick

The more I look at yours the more I see the same style crown and all this is a much ado about nothing.

I certainly agree - my comment was about the things that were questions I’d want to have checked prior to a 5513 (especially one purporting to be a rarer model) - or any scarce vintage Rolex.

This particular crown raised my eyebrows meaning it needed to be checked by someone like my watchmaker. But for this watch I can’t say much as it’s not in my hands.

Same goes for the crystal - we can’t tell if it’s authentic or not. Plenty of non-Rolex crystals available from legitimate sources that some indie watchmaker could have inserted.

Here’s another item - who’s to know about the tube? So my comment was aimed at the points one can’t determine by just looking at pictures unless there is a glaring red flag.

Fortunately these things can be made right at the next service.



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[sfc rick]

Originally Posted by 77T

I certainly agree - my comment was about the things that were questions I’d want to have checked prior to a 5513 (especially one purporting to be a rarer model) - or any scarce vintage Rolex.

This particular crown raised my eyebrows meaning it needed to be checked by someone like my watchmaker. But for this watch I can’t say much as it’s not in my hands.

Same goes for the crystal - we can’t tell if it’s authentic or not. Plenty of non-Rolex crystals available from legitimate sources that some indie watchmaker could have inserted.

Here’s another item - who’s to know about the tube? So my comment was aimed at the points one can’t determine by just looking at pictures unless there is a glaring red flag.

Fortunately these things can be made right at the next service.



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I agree. I don't know enough to state anything other than something looks different from a photo. Lights, reflections and washouts in photos can deceive a lot of people. I hope the buyer gets what he wants and enjoys it everyday. I have this 1680 on my wrist and love it a lot.

[1675-David]

Originally Posted by 77T

Fortunately these things can be made right at the next service.

Paul hits the nail on the head.... it's a good idea to count in the cost of a service in your total price when buying vintage...

[Amex4711]

look at my 1680 from 1978 ..... and look at the crown guards, that's how they should look!

[btinl]

Originally Posted by Amex4711

look at my 1680 from 1978 ..... and look at the crown guards, that's how they should look!

That looks like a nice potentially unpolished version. My prospect is more worn and has been polished.