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26 March 2020, 12:47 AM | #31 |
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27 March 2020, 07:44 AM | #32 |
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Got 12 links now. Looking good. Figuring out the pearl thing. Should have a replacement soon...
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27 March 2020, 08:35 AM | #33 |
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1680 is the best daily. Setting the date is a pain otherwise. Love it on the rubber.
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2 April 2020, 11:07 PM | #34 |
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Congratulaiton! It is nice as its!!
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2 April 2020, 11:16 PM | #35 |
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3 April 2020, 12:31 AM | #36 |
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Really nice piece, congrats and enjoy the journey
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3 April 2020, 12:52 AM | #37 |
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Good looking! Love it! Really makes me want to switch to one as well....
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3 April 2020, 02:41 AM | #38 |
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Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD
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Congrats. Wear it in good health. You should try getting a nice faded insert, they change the look a lot. Just a thought.
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5 April 2020, 12:41 AM | #39 |
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Congratulations!!
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5 April 2020, 01:03 AM | #40 |
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Great piece...there are a few guys on here u can probably get a PIP from. Look under rolex parts for sale...also there are a few guys on IG that source them as well.
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5 April 2020, 05:25 AM | #41 |
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nice
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5 April 2020, 07:07 AM | #42 |
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Lovely 1680 and the MK1 dial is the one I ended up with after going through a couple of them.
I don't have my red sub anymore but the 1680 white is never leaving. Enjoy!
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5 April 2020, 07:29 AM | #43 |
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Enjoy! This was my first vintage watch also and it's got a very iconic vibe to it. Congrats.
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5 April 2020, 08:42 AM | #44 |
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Thanks Members !! Did not even know I have a MK I dial. I did find a pearl. My watchmaker says he has one and will install. I will post a photo. I also got a 6xxxxxx green hang tag and a Narrow crown red tag. Also got the proper box. My goal is to save some $$$$ and trade and purchase a Red Sub. Great info here...
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5 April 2020, 03:08 PM | #45 |
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Nice
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6 April 2020, 05:54 AM | #46 |
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Congratulations mate, that is a nice watch..Enjoy
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6 April 2020, 06:01 AM | #47 |
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Classic. Congrats!
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8 April 2020, 02:21 PM | #48 |
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Congrats!
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9 April 2020, 12:29 AM | #49 |
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I had my watchmaker add a pearl in original bezel insert. I purchased a proper Rolex box and tags. As stated earlier I will wear on the RubberB strap everyday. Thank you TRF members that helped me get to this point !!
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9 April 2020, 12:49 AM | #50 | |
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Quote:
As for your earlier question about the hands ... have you tried a UV/blacklight to see if they react like the tritium on the dial? That might give you your answer. The hands look a tad lighter, but that doesn't mean they're not original. You want a mostly consistent reaction under the UV. The tritium shouldn't glow, but should appear white and then nothing when you take the UV away. Here's my 1665 under blacklight. |
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9 April 2020, 12:57 AM | #51 |
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I did not ask if lumi. He said it was a Rolex replacement pearl. If I take to in sun and then look in dark the pearl glows some, but not extremely bright. The price was great !! He has been my Rolex watchmaker for nearly 30 years. I do not have a blacklight. Thank you
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9 April 2020, 01:26 AM | #52 | |
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Congrats on a nice 1680! |
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9 April 2020, 02:49 AM | #53 |
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Well I only have one vintage. If I get my friends 1665 Rail dial to rebuild then maybe 2. Thanks for the tip of UV flashlight. Will have to look up how to use...
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9 April 2020, 05:48 AM | #54 |
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It looked great when you first got it and you did a nice job with it!
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10 April 2020, 05:30 AM | #55 |
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Congrats but i see lots of scratches. But it is really a nice watch.
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10 April 2020, 05:33 AM | #56 |
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Define lots of scratches. It is a 43 year old watch.
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10 April 2020, 09:28 AM | #57 |
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Scratches are normal for vintage. There is much worse. Plus, its part of their charm.
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13 April 2020, 03:48 AM | #58 |
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Wonder if anyone might know which Rolex booklets came with a 1979 1680. I have a era box, crown green tag and narrow crown red tag.
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