Rolex 1680 Red (photos)

[stevedrk]

Well, I was trying out the camera so I decided to take some new photos of my 1680 red. It is my favorite and gets much of my wrist time.

Specs:
MBW Case softened and crown guards worked
Drilled lug holes
Gen bezel and insert
Gen crown and tube
Clark crystal
Mix of rep bracelets
MBW dial and hands slightly aged and lumed

 

[Ueno]

Very ugly mate... send it to me, I will make it nice...

Edited December 27, 2012 by Topoky

[stevedrk]

LOL. Thanks Top.

[george]

Nice watch. . Wich camera did you use if I may?

[stevedrk]

My brother gave me a very inexpensive Nikon Coolpix L105. Definitely a beginner camera, but it works decent.  Thanks.

[Chuck P]

Very nice indeed.  Would love to see a lume shot....did you do the lume yourself?

[george]

My brother gave me a very inexpensive Nikon Coolpix L105. Definitely a beginner camera, but it works decent.  Thanks.

Nikon uses good lenses.

You need to work on the settings though or the lighting. (always friendly )

 

Some old pictures from my Nikon also.. your watch definitely looks more original 

 

http://s85.beta.photobucket.com/user/watches-photogallery/library/MBW%20ALBUM/1680%20Red%20Letter

 

dont know if you can see the pics.

Edited December 27, 2012 by george

[panerai153]

Nice build.   What movement did you use? Two small suggestions, one I would try to find a better pearl, as the genuine 1680 pearls don't stand up like that one. Second, for your own safety,  I would not post photos of your signin name on other watch forums especially genuine forums. Quite a few of the genuine forum guys ( not the ones that are really interested in reps!!) prowl around this and other rep forums from time to time. May create a problem later on especially if you try to buy genuine vintage parts. lots of those guys will not sell to anyone they think will use the parts to build a franken rep. 

[freddy333]

Ditto.

[mjmj]

As per 153.. Nice watch though

[Stephane]

Nikon uses good lenses.

You need to work on the settings though or the lighting. (always friendly )

 

Some old pictures from my Nikon also.. your watch definitely looks more original 

 

http://s85.beta.photobucket.com/user/watches-photogallery/library/MBW%20ALBUM/1680%20Red%20Letter

 

dont know if you can see the pics.

Well, the watch is great and so are some of your pics!

I would recommend that you use a tripod!

It's one of the best tips I've learned from this community: tripod and delay...

You will have 100% of your photos clear 

[stevedrk]

Very nice indeed.  Would love to see a lume shot....did you do the lume yourself?

 

No, the lume was done before I purchased it. I believe it wad done by pddad. Thanks.

[stevedrk]

Nice build.   What movement did you use? Two small suggestions, one I would try to find a better pearl, as the genuine 1680 pearls don't stand up like that one. Second, for your own safety,  I would not post photos of your signin name on other watch forums especially genuine forums. Quite a few of the genuine forum guys ( not the ones that are really interested in reps!!) prowl around this and other rep forums from time to time. May create a problem later on especially if you try to buy genuine vintage parts. lots of those guys will not sell to anyone they think will use the parts to build a franken rep. 

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I have a few Ofrei lum dots on order...they seem to be taking forever to get here. I think they will be better. I'm not sure I follow what you mean on your second bit of advice. Can you elaborate?  Thanks!!

[stevedrk]

Nice build.   What movement did you use? 

Sorry, forgot to answer this part of your question. Its a Gen Rado 2836-2. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

[panerai153]

In your first photos, your phone screen has 5 forums with your sign in name. This is for everyone to see if they look at your photos. Anyone from the genuine forums would see that your sign in is the same. Better to keep that info to yourself. Personally, I think that folks would be wise to use different sign ins for different forums.

[rongotti]

Maybe dumb question.... why is it "red"? Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk 2

[panerai153]

Maybe dumb question.... why is it "red"? Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk 2

 

Google Rolex 1680 Red Submariner, look at the photos and read the info, all will be answered.

[stevedrk]

Thanks. Got it now.

In your first photos, your phone screen has 5 forums with your sign in name. This is for everyone to see if they look at your photos. Anyone from the genuine forums would see that your sign in is the same. Better to keep that info to yourself. Personally, I think that folks would be wise to use different sign ins for different forums.

Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

[george]

Nikon uses good lenses. You need to work on the settings though or the lighting. (always friendly )   Some old pictures from my Nikon also.. your watch definitely looks more original    http://s85.beta.photobucket.com/user/watches-photogallery/library/MBW%20ALBUM/1680%20Red%20Letter   dont know if you can see the pics. Well, the watch is great and so are some of your pics! I would recommend that you use a tripod! It's one of the best tips I've learned from this community: tripod and delay... You will have 100% of your photos clear 

Thanks