Rolex 1680

[Jimmy 640]

Hi guys! I would like to buy this 1680 from 1977. What do you think of this piece? Jimmy

[RFC]

The top crown guard looks asymmetrical and shorter comparing the bottom one. It would bother me. Maybe it’s the photo but could be overpolishing. I like the dial. How’s the asking price?

[Dan S]

I agree about the crown guard polishing, and I'd add that the insert doesn't look correct.

[Kingface66]

That insert looks odd. Particularly the "3" in 30. Not sure what it's from. Maybe aftermarket?

[Jimmy 640]

Thanks!! They ask for 15300$

[Dan S]

Everyone has their own opinion about pricing, just factor in the information you receive and decide for yourself.

[dhknola]

Nice watch but pricey insert to replace and as noted, w e a k crown guards.

[Jimmy 640]

It’s an aftermarket inserr. It would be my first vintage. Idon’t know what to think…

[stevedssd]

........and that is a service dial

[Jimmy 640]

Sure of that??

[MrChamfers]

The dial looks like a type A service dial to me.

[Filipão]

Originally Posted by MrChamfers

The dial looks like a type A service dial to me.

It is!

https://www.rolexforums.com/attachme...1&d=1483458109

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=513941

[Chris75]

service insert, service dial: I would pass, especially at that price.

[jim.cannataro]

It seems quite expensive for the replacement parts it has.

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[Jimmy 640]

Thanks! I tuened down their offer..

[Filipão]

Originally Posted by Jimmy 640

Thanks! I tuened down their offer..

Still very attractive... it's a very good looking 1680 at the right price!

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by Filipão

Still very attractive... it's a very good looking 1680 at the right price!

Agree Filipao handsome piece - at £9k I'd buy it - £10k plus possibly not !

[indianmachine]

did they not disclose service insert and service dial?

[Wing Zero]

You can get much better examples for much cheaper prices.

Here is an example that sold here, for 11k with original MK1 dial, MK3 insert, hands, crown etc.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=864914

[TuRo]

Perhaps Wing - But personally for me not a handsome 1680, as very white un-patinated dial plots but with darker hands esp second hand, missing pip, badly oxidised hands and service (white not brushed silver) datewheel, and hard edge plexi, pink/mauve (not dark red) service reverser wheels and most disquieting to me....poss lume edge retouching reluming on hour markers esp 9 and top of 6.

[bcall]

Nice watch but Pricey….

[MrChamfers]

This one has a MK1 dial and is polished. Needs better pics to check out the lume.

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/subma...id24403184.htm

[swish77]

Originally Posted by pauldavidthorpe

Agree Filipao handsome piece - at £9k I'd buy it - £10k plus possibly not !

Really? I must be getting grumpy (er) and picky (er) in my old age. I see an over-polished Sub (those poor crown guards) with a service dial and a fake insert. And sometimes the cost/price is irrelevant, especially for a mediocre (at best) timepiece. I wouldn't want this watch at any price.

I don't boil a watch down to its cost-per-part to establish it's overall value. That's for parts dealers, and guys looking to flip for a profit. As a watch lover/hobbyist, I just try to determine if I'd be happy with the way this vintage Rolex looks on my wrist AND its originality and authenticity. In this case, that's an emphatic "no."

[RFC]

Originally Posted by swish77

Really? I must be getting grumpy (er) and picky (er) in my old age. I see an over-polished Sub (those poor crown guards) with a service dial and a fake insert. And sometimes the cost/price is irrelevant, especially for a mediocre (at best) timepiece. I wouldn't want this watch at any price.

I don't boil a watch down to its cost-per-part to establish it's overall value. That's for parts dealers, and guys looking to flip for a profit. As a watch lover/hobbyist, I just try to determine if I'd be happy with the way this vintage Rolex looks on my wrist AND its originality and authenticity. In this case, that's an emphatic "no."

Exactly this! Maybe that’s why I’m getting old and can’t find the right 5513 at a fair price for me…

[karleone]

Over polished and asymmetrical crown guards definitely a hard pass for me.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by swish77

Really? I must be getting grumpy (er) and picky (er) in my old age. I see an over-polished Sub (those poor crown guards) with a service dial and a fake insert. And sometimes the cost/price is irrelevant, especially for a mediocre (at best) timepiece. I wouldn't want this watch at any price.

I don't boil a watch down to its cost-per-part to establish it's overall value. That's for parts dealers, and guys looking to flip for a profit. As a watch lover/hobbyist, I just try to determine if I'd be happy with the way this vintage Rolex looks on my wrist AND its originality and authenticity. In this case, that's an emphatic "no."

I’m with you

[bmiller]

also think the insert is oddly clean for a watch this old.

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by bmiller

also think the insert is oddly clean for a watch this old.

As established earlier, it’s a fake insert and probably put on recently.

[magnetized]

crown guard over polished,service dial,service insert