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4 February 2024, 04:14 AM | #1 |
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Time Capsule 1680?
What am I missing vintage connoisseurs...? This time-capsule 1680 with 2023 RSC service papers has been available for nearly a month. All it lacks--that I can tell--is original punch papers. Thoughts from the vintage experts...
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4 February 2024, 04:26 AM | #2 |
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Looks like a nice watch, heavily prepped for sale. The warranty papers, which are missing, are the only accessory with significant value, so I'd just ignore the accessories, TBH. I'm skeptical of the claims in the listing.
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Obviously the case was redone. Who knows what else was added along the way. Nice looking watch though.. |
4 February 2024, 05:03 AM | #4 |
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Yes, a reasonably nice piece at a fair-ish price, but not in any way cheap. It's had a steep sided 60° service plexi fitted at RSC btw....Tbh, the papers are the main thing, the rest, sea horse box or white and cream box, vinyl wallet, both 70s books, green raised crown, red non hologram, 70s calender, 73 translation, anchor, can be accumulated for c £900 to £1250 - .
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Looks like a nice watch
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4 February 2024, 06:12 AM | #6 |
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Description is exaggerated, which is a turnoff. Watch is not unworn with all original parts as stated. Case refinishing is overdone. Those are the things that jump out.
Still, a nice-looking red Sub, but I'd actually prefer one that's a little rougher with more soul. |
4 February 2024, 09:23 AM | #7 |
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The service crystal goes against the seller claim that the watch is “unworn”
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4 February 2024, 09:34 AM | #8 |
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Thanks everyone for your comments... I am smitten with the stunning matte dial and matching patina of the pearl, lume plots and hands. The bezel and dial appear original or a dead-on perfect match.
I agree Aaron, the highly refurbed case has stripped away much of the "soul" and character. |
4 February 2024, 09:50 AM | #9 |
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Yes, it’s been polished but it’s a beauty!
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I'd wear it. Also, my birthday is coming up. Just saying.
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4 February 2024, 10:28 AM | #11 |
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I would wear that. Was that refinish does by Rolex possibly?
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4 February 2024, 10:42 PM | #12 |
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I prefer a fresh rolex service to papers
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6 February 2024, 04:27 AM | #13 |
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It’s been repolished and case recut - look at how the holes are very close to the chamfers.
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6 February 2024, 04:57 AM | #14 |
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Nice one, most probably polished of course but does not look like a heavily abused one which is back from 100 hrs of laser welding plastic surgery.
Dial, hands, insert beautifully matching. Bracelet seems in very good condition, without any sign of huge restauration. Correct crown Regarding the plexy could well be a mandatory item from the RSC due to the age of the original one, hard to guess anything just from this. I would be happy with this one in my watch box !
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I like the redone chamfers, very sharp.
Wear it and it will get character soon enough again
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Hopefully the OP will inform us when he buys it.
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Unworn?
At best the seller is clueless, at worst dishonest. I would consider alternative options. |
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In the minority here, but I actually like the watch, not the asking price. The ad details are ofcourse wrong.
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6 February 2024, 06:56 PM | #20 |
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Not here to back up the seller, I don’t know him, haven’t bought from him and I also think he is trying to sell a fake white 1680 dial on C24.
But regarding this specific watch, I have received pictures of serial and reference number, both are really clean, not what you would expect from a watch that needed laser welding to be sold. I have also received pictures of the watch before the service and polishing (both done by the RSC according to the seller) and all I can say is that it was in extremely good condition before the service. A few comments are extremely hard IMO without much space left for doubts about what we don’t know.
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Here is the dial "XavierM" mentioned on C24: https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/dial-...id27391907.htm A previous discussion of the same type dial on TRF. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=474318 |
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It's all moot now guys...the listing has been pulled down. I loved the watch but it was a little more than I was willing to pay. I appreciate everyone's input.
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7 February 2024, 11:03 PM | #25 |
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1680 Red is still there as far I can see.
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