1680 Red or 1665 White

[athom]

Hey guys, I'm asking myself, would you go for a 1680 Red or a 1665 White?

Why?

Thanks!

[RolexCph]

Easy 1665... Reason is no cyclops.

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[Filipão]

Sure, GWSD

[ma.st.]

both great options. I'm a big fan of 1665 but I did recently try on a red sub with a dome (no cyclops) and it made a strong case for perfect daily wearer. I'm personally not a fan of the top hat on any sub but personally preference

[swish77]

For me, the cyclops is a non-issue. The 1680 came from the factory with a top-hat crystal and cyclops, and looks fantastic the way Rolex intended it. I'm not a huge fan of mods on a vintage watches. Some of us are so picky about correctness on vintage Rolexes, but then we slap an "incorrect" crystal on it? I don't think so.

That said, I'd go Sea-Dweller 1665. There's something special about that big dome on its thick chunky case. More wrist presence. Wears so differently to the 1680.

[Filipão]

Originally Posted by swish77

For me, the cyclops is a non-issue. The 1680 came from the factory with a top-hat crystal and cyclops, and looks fantastic the way Rolex intended it. I'm not a huge fan of mods on a vintage watches. Some of us are so picky about correctness on vintage Rolexes, but then we slap an "incorrect" crystal on it? I don't think so.

That said, I'd go Sea-Dweller 1665. There's something special about that big dome on its thick chunky case. More wrist presence. Wears so differently to the 1680.

Absolutely for both paragraphs.

[btinl]

Would choose the red 1680 over the 1665. That hint of red is special.

[subx]

hi @athom,

I'm biased towards RED 1680, love them to bits.

and to quote @btinl above me here: YES that bit of red changes everything

I would add too: the ' RECESSED' feel of the 1665's Dial makes them 'POP' LESS because they gather less light ... ( words from an old collector here, this is getting very specific :)

[colpol]

I’ve got the models - just the red round the wrong way ;.)

Personally prefer the 1680 - far far nicer watch to wear

[SubKing]

both great watches. But the 1680 red wins me over at the end of the day. I'm a sucker for submariners, esp those that have a touch of red.

[KarlFr]

Some days I like to wear the heavier beast 1665 with its superdome and a nice solid link bracelet, other days its nice to wear the thinner red sub with the funky top hat and the lighter folded 9315 bracelet.

[ILuvSubs]

Get both. They are different enough for both to co-exist in a collection (i.e., red writing, different thickness in case, different crystals). I've also got myself a Tropic 19 (dome, no cyclops crystal) to install on my 1680 Red because I prefer the cleaner look too.

At the moment, seems like the 1680 Red are more plentiful compared with the 1665 GW from a quick scan of WatchRecon. On that basis, perhaps you could use that in your favour to negotiate a good price for a good condition 1680 Red and then try and find a 1665 GW later when you have the funds.

[1665fan]

Can’t go wrong with either, I’ve had both. I prefer the no cyclops and my 2.7 mill red sub has a t-19 on it....I would say there both great if you were looking at 2 specific watches pick the one in better condition....also if your a bigger guy I would lean towards the 1665, a smaller guy 1680....

[zapokee]

Red Sub for me.

[athom]

Originally Posted by btinl

Would choose the red 1680 over the 1665. That hint of red is special.

Also my thought ! This touch of red brings something special

[athom]

Originally Posted by colpol

I’ve got the models - just the red round the wrong way ;.)

Personally prefer the 1680 - far far nicer watch to wear

That is an opinion about which I want to know more. If my thread would have been DRSD or white 1680, I thought everyone would go for the 1665...but obviously I'm wrong...Could you then please explain me why you prefer to wear your 1680 than your DRSD?

[athom]

Many thanks for all your answers. Actually I've a 5513, the 1680 case would be more or less the same while the 1665 case if thicker, right?

[1665fan]

Yes 1680 and 5513 wear very similar size the 1665 noticeably heavier and bigger. They would make nice daily drivers

[Filipão]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Yes 1680 and 5513 wear very similar size the 1665 noticeably heavier and bigger. They would make nice daily drivers

5513 looks slimmer due to T19 (crystal) as the 1680 has "top hat" + cyclops

[1675-David]

On my average sized wrist the 1680 is a great fit, I passed on a 1665 a few years ago (wish I hadn't now ) because of it's bulk, I'm not a fan of having a large slab of metal on my arm. I wore a Speedster 4.5 for a while but it kept taking chunks out of the furniture...

[athom]

So the 1665 case is different than the 5513 case which is the same case as the 1680 one?!

[colpol]

Originally Posted by athom

That is an opinion about which I want to know more. If my thread would have been DRSD or white 1680, I thought everyone would go for the 1665...but obviously I'm wrong...Could you then please explain me why you prefer to wear your 1680 than your DRSD?

Sorry about delay coming back

I guess it’s a matter of choice/ preference - maybe similar to the speedmaster - hesalite or sapphire argument ;.). No right/ wrong answer - purely down to personal taste

1665 - slightly bigger watch. The super dome I sometimes feels looks distorted from certain angles on the wrist. If I had choice again - would have maybe passed on a 1665 for a 16660 matte dial SD

1680 - slightly smaller. Sits nicer / more balanced on the wrist. The top hat just suits the watch so much

My 1st omega seamaster & the 1680 are the only 2 watches that have given me the true wow factor 1st time I put them on. I wear a 16600 as one of my daily wearers & the 1665 intermittently at weekends - great watches but probably never had that real wow feeling

[athom]

Originally Posted by colpol

Sorry about delay coming back

I guess it’s a matter of choice/ preference - maybe similar to the speedmaster - hesalite or sapphire argument ;.). No right/ wrong answer - purely down to personal taste

1665 - slightly bigger watch. The super dome I sometimes feels looks distorted from certain angles on the wrist. If I had choice again - would have maybe passed on a 1665 for a 16660 matte dial SD

1680 - slightly smaller. Sits nicer / more balanced on the wrist. The top hat just suits the watch so much

My 1st omega seamaster & the 1680 are the only 2 watches that have given me the true wow factor 1st time I put them on. I wear a 16600 as one of my daily wearers & the 1665 intermittently at weekends - great watches but probably never had that real wow feeling

No problem mate !

I don't know the size of the 1665 and I imagine the 1680 is more or less like the 5513 but when I tried the 16660 I found it much too big...The 1665 stays thiner, or? I also much prefer the dome as the sapphire...

However I should try them but a 1665 would be great because I already have 2 subs and 1 gmt...

[ILuvSubs]

Here is a good comparison between the 1665 and 16660 to give you an idea of how the 1665 shapes up.

https://www.watchprozine.com/rolex/r...6/5946323/732/

[Deityjazz]

1665 white for me.

[athom]

Originally Posted by colpol

Sorry about delay coming back

I guess it’s a matter of choice/ preference - maybe similar to the speedmaster - hesalite or sapphire argument ;.). No right/ wrong answer - purely down to personal taste

1665 - slightly bigger watch. The super dome I sometimes feels looks distorted from certain angles on the wrist. If I had choice again - would have maybe passed on a 1665 for a 16660 matte dial SD

1680 - slightly smaller. Sits nicer / more balanced on the wrist. The top hat just suits the watch so much

My 1st omega seamaster & the 1680 are the only 2 watches that have given me the true wow factor 1st time I put them on. I wear a 16600 as one of my daily wearers & the 1665 intermittently at weekends - great watches but probably never had that real wow feeling

Regarding the pictures, I'd say the case is more or less the same but the bezel as well as the back case are bigger on the 1665