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h2000 · 22 March 2014, 11:03 PM

Hi everyone, I still consider myself a Rolex noob as my first foray into the world of Rolex only happened about two years ago when I picked up at 1975 1680. Now the bug has really caught me and I find myself constantly looking at another one to get which leads me to my dilemma. As I post this at 5:54 am my time, I've actually been searching for the past hour as I can't sleep thinking about my next purchase. This is how bad it is! I've been looking at the 114060, 116710blnr, 16610lv, 16613 blue and for the life of me, can't decide what should be my next purchase... Ideally I would keep my 1680 but at the same time, not sure if I should trade up into something else. I purchased the 1680 from Sheartime and apparently it has been untouched and unpolished which I like.

So without rambling on too much further, I realize my choices are all over the place but what do you think would be a good next piece for me in my collection? Should I even keep the 1680? Thanks for all your guidance and perspective!

FTX I · 22 March 2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by h2000

Hi everyone, I still consider myself a Rolex noob as my first foray into the world of Rolex only happened about two years ago when I picked up at 1975 1680. Now the bug has really caught me and I find myself constantly looking at another one to get which leads me to my dilemma. As I post this at 5:54 am my time, I've actually been searching for the past hour as I can't sleep thinking about my next purchase. This is how bad it is! I've been looking at the 114060, 116710blnr, 16610lv, 16613 blue and for the life of me, can't decide what should be my next purchase... Ideally I would keep my 1680 but at the same time, not sure if I should trade up into something else. I purchased the 1680 from Sheartime and apparently it has been untouched and unpolished which I like.

So without rambling on too much further, I realize my choices are all over the place but what do you think would be a good next piece for me in my collection? Should I even keep the 1680? Thanks for all your guidance and perspective!

I often dream about a 1680 from Sheartime that has been untouched and unpolished so IMHO yes you should keep it and also get some sleep and forget about it. Just save and take your time to plan your next move.

Racerdj · 22 March 2014, 11:40 PM

Keep the 1680 and save for the next one. Wait for that 'feeling' on your wrist before selecting the next one.

jjnd08 · 22 March 2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

I often dream about a 1680 from Sheartime that has been untouched and unpolished so IMHO yes you should keep it and also get some sleep and forget about it. Just save and take your time to plan your next move.

Bingo.

I would consider a DJII or a Daytona next.

Urosfan · 23 March 2014, 12:29 AM

Keep the 1680 and get what sings to you afterwards

brandrea · 23 March 2014, 12:31 AM

Look at that date maginfication

There's no way I'd part with it! Keep saving and planning, it's half the fun

iazrollie · 23 March 2014, 01:19 AM

Keep it and add the BLNR if you can swing it.

wm5382 · 23 March 2014, 04:00 AM

keep the 1680 as it is a classic...
any amount of money can not get you what you have now...

an unpolished 1680 in pristine condition

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h2000 · 23 March 2014, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely keep the 1680... Have a great day everyone!

bayerische · 23 March 2014, 10:13 PM

I really like your 1680, so good you're keeping it.

Jason71 · 23 March 2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by h2000

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely keep the 1680... Have a great day everyone!

Many people aspire to get a 1680 from sheartime. You are very lucky. Please don't part with that beauty.

cop414 · 23 March 2014, 10:28 PM

Whatever you decide that you want next don't get rid of the one that you have now, I guarantee that you'll regret flipping it. Great looking Sub!

up2nogood · 23 March 2014, 10:52 PM

I won't tell you what to do, but l will let you how I feel about mine.
I have owned a 16613, a DJ2, a 16610, a 16600, a 16619 and a 1680. Still have the last three.
It would be a tough choice between my 1680 and my 16619, if I had to go there. The others would be binned easily before the 1680.
It's your first, but it's also a cornerstone and largely irreplaceable in that condition.

22 March 2014, 11:03 PM	#1
h2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: British columbia Posts: 78	Next purchase dilemma Hi everyone, I still consider myself a Rolex noob as my first foray into the world of Rolex only happened about two years ago when I picked up at 1975 1680. Now the bug has really caught me and I find myself constantly looking at another one to get which leads me to my dilemma. As I post this at 5:54 am my time, I've actually been searching for the past hour as I can't sleep thinking about my next purchase. This is how bad it is! I've been looking at the 114060, 116710blnr, 16610lv, 16613 blue and for the life of me, can't decide what should be my next purchase... Ideally I would keep my 1680 but at the same time, not sure if I should trade up into something else. I purchased the 1680 from Sheartime and apparently it has been untouched and unpolished which I like. So without rambling on too much further, I realize my choices are all over the place but what do you think would be a good next piece for me in my collection? Should I even keep the 1680? Thanks for all your guidance and perspective!

22 March 2014, 11:40 PM	#3
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Keep the 1680 and save for the next one. Wait for that 'feeling' on your wrist before selecting the next one. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

23 March 2014, 01:19 AM	#7
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Keep it and add the BLNR if you can swing it. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

23 March 2014, 10:13 PM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I really like your 1680, so good you're keeping it. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

23 March 2014, 10:28 PM	#12
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	Whatever you decide that you want next don't get rid of the one that you have now, I guarantee that you'll regret flipping it. Great looking Sub! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

23 March 2014, 12:29 AM	#5
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Keep the 1680 and get what sings to you afterwards

23 March 2014, 12:31 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Look at that date maginfication There's no way I'd part with it! Keep saving and planning, it's half the fun

23 March 2014, 04:00 AM	#8
wm5382 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indonesia Posts: 304	keep the 1680 as it is a classic... any amount of money can not get you what you have now... an unpolished 1680 in pristine condition Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

23 March 2014, 10:08 PM	#9
h2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: British columbia Posts: 78	Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely keep the 1680... Have a great day everyone!

23 March 2014, 10:52 PM	#13
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I won't tell you what to do, but l will let you how I feel about mine. I have owned a 16613, a DJ2, a 16610, a 16600, a 16619 and a 1680. Still have the last three. It would be a tough choice between my 1680 and my 16619, if I had to go there. The others would be binned easily before the 1680. It's your first, but it's also a cornerstone and largely irreplaceable in that condition.

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