HauteHippie Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Which of these 1680s do you prefer, and why? And would do find a $1400 premium worthwhile? Both are gen. Both are 6.1M serial. There is a $1400 price difference (you figure out which one costs more). I suspect I know who will prefer one vs the other. But I'm curious as the the thoughts. The First One The Second One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 For me, the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardonix Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I prefer number one, second looks has some polishing lugs are thinner. Number one has a more tight presence for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 First one I would say the second is more expencive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I looked closely at pics of the second one. The above pic seems to show the bottom left lug being thinner than the bottom right. I don't think it really is. The first one has very good lugs. Uniform thickness for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 First one is my preference but I suspect the 2nd one is more valuable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I dig the second one better. The CGs come right at the crown but with a less steeper angle. Now, the first one looks sweet and looks as if it had a recent service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlflash Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 The first one, the dial is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfidel777 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Number one i have one like this one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I like the first one. But i'd pick vlydog's if it was in the running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I will guess that the second is 100% original, and worth more? The first is very clean and straight. Looks like it's been to the RSC. I'd choose the first example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I second that dluddy! I would go for the second one NO doubt about that, it looks so much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 More pics of first one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gw4k Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 looks like the first one has a service dial and the second is all original if so, id pick the all original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 More pics of second one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 If you are going for all orginal then if the second is all original then factor in the price of a service with Ziggy if you can because that missing lume from the hands has gone somewhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I think having a Bezel is pretty important, don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I think having a Bezel is pretty important, don't you? Bezel was removed to show a corrosion-free case, I would assume. See the first post with bezel and fat font insert. (Not sure - is fat font period correct for this?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Both have 702s Both have silver date wheels 1 Has a service crystal, and i would say has been to an RSC 2 has an original Top hat If you want a safe queen get 2 if you want a watch to wear every day get 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I saw these yesterday on VRM. The second one has papers and a MK1 dial. Number 1 has a MK2 dial, but better lugs. The hands on #2 are going to be changed out by the seller, the insert looks original and the tophat crystal is a replacement. Number one is $5400 Number 2 is $6500 I don't think the papers are worth $1100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Both have 702s Both have silver date wheels 1 Has a service crystal, and i would say has been to an RSC 2 has an original Top hat If you want a safe queen get 2 if you want a watch to wear every day get 1 Good summary. Here are the details: First one: Service T dial (MK2) with light patina starting, service crystal, case restored by ABC, case thickness very uniform and above average compared to most vintage stuff, 93150 with 580, serviced by RSC, he says it's a FF insert but doesn't look it to me (?). $1400 cheaper than second one. Second one: 100% original dial (MK1), NOS plexi installed (top hat), hands will be installed to match the dial, no info on case polishing but doesn't appear unpolished, original papers included. $1400 more than first one. I saw these yesterday on VRM. The second one has papers and a MK1 dial. Number 1 has a MK2 dial, but better lugs. The hands on #2 are going to be changed out by the seller, the insert looks original and the tophat crystal is a replacement. Number one is $5400 Number 2 is $6500 I don't think the papers are worth $1100! Number one will come down to $5100. Edited July 11, 2012 by chieftang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Fair price for #1. Prefer to never have the case restored though. Number 2 isn't worth $6500... Even with b&p. I've seen way too many nice 1680 examples for under $6k to ever choose something that. If I was still looking... Perfect dial with matching hands, silver date, excellent case, and fat font insert with tritium pearl. For $5.5-6k that is easily possible. Personally I would pass on both... This is vintage Rolex, be as picky as possible if you are going for a premo example. If ya dig fat font inserts a nice one with tritium pearl go for $700-800... I'm in the market for one now and kinda wish I just bought one that came with one. Edited July 11, 2012 by phillycheez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 #1 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sardonix Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Do not know if these are on VRF but as referene for sale at a EU dealer both asking price $ 6000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gw4k Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 That ghost bezel is damn sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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