ahchard Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Have come across a white letter 1680 for usd5,200 but it comes without bracelet, just leather strap. Tempted to getit, but i prefer the red letter. I see red 1680's go for around 10k on the bay. Is quite a bitmore to pay... Not sure if i shld...also saw a whiteletter 1665 for usd10,800 at mqwatches - is he reliable? Myfriend wants to get a milsub but they are a lot more expensive! Any good frankens out there for sale?anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 In my opinion $5,200 for a gen 1680 without a bracelet is a bit high. The bracelet and ends would cost you another $750 or so. I would not buy off of eBay. Check on VRF (Vintage Rolex Forum). You should be able to find what you want there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 One thing I've realized over the years... if there's a watch you really want, and you instead buy the one that's "almost good enough," you'll save some money initially. But it will keep eating at you, you'll keep looking at "the one" that you really want. After 9-12 months you'll buy another that's better than the first, but still not "the one." After a couple of years, you'll finally buy "the one." By that time, the price will be higher than it was when you first started looking, and you will have already bought 2 that are "almost good enough" and the price of those 2 will add up to the one good one. Save your pennies and get "the one". It's cheaper that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Look on VRF for these watches and you will fine a 1680 white, bracelet with box and papers not far from that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks Guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 By the way will there be ppl selling reps as gens on VRF? I would never be able to tell... Been considering buying fully modded franken 1680 or 1665 with gen movt as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 By the way will there be ppl selling reps as gens on VRF? I would never be able to tell... Been considering buying fully modded franken 1680 or 1665 with gen movt as well... VRF is safer than eBay or average Forum. Every post is moderated before listed, making it hard for reps to slip through. Still, do your homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 VRF is safer than eBay or average Forum. Every post is moderated before listed, making it hard for reps to slip through. Still, do your homework. If you are new to VRF the posts get moderated, but once contributing and reaching member status they will be listed immediately. Nevertheless there are a lot of eyes looking at the offers and informing the mods as soon as something is not correct. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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