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Nicko · 20 February 2011, 08:43 AM

Look at the "E" it doesn't look good to me. Opinions.

MonBK · 20 February 2011, 08:45 AM

Looks perfectly ok.

globalmedia33 · 20 February 2011, 08:45 AM

Does not look right.

Nicko · 20 February 2011, 09:05 AM

Still undecided. I am looking at my 1680 as I type and it looks different. The Type loos off, could be the camera though.

mcjp6 · 20 February 2011, 09:50 AM

Have you a link Steve??

Nicko · 20 February 2011, 09:51 AM

Here ya go Michael.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

Have you a link Steve??

mcjp6 · 20 February 2011, 10:07 AM

I think the "E"s are ok, the angle on the crown guards also look to be OK, the back of the lugs show no wear for a 30+ yo watch, but I guess it is possible so IMHO the case is OK.

BUT the seller is not truly disclosing all as he states "YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN ORIGINAL 100% AUTHENTIC " but then he fails to mention the replacement (what appear to be luminova) hands. I think overpriced for what it is.

Nicko · 20 February 2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

I think the "E"s are ok, the angle on the crown guards also look to be OK, the back of the lugs show no wear for a 30+ yo watch, but I guess it is possible so IMHO the case is OK.

BUT the seller is not truly disclosing all as he states "YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN ORIGINAL 100% AUTHENTIC " but then he fails to mention the replacement (what appear to be luminova) hands. I think overpriced for what it is.

Thanks for the look Michael, I wasn't sure.

motomc1 · 20 February 2011, 11:25 AM

ntntntntnt

Duster · 20 February 2011, 12:09 PM

So after 32 years no one has ever serviced the watch?
(no watchmakers mark on the inside back of the case)
also the 1680 doesnt look centered.

motomc1 · 20 February 2011, 12:26 PM

I've seen the "1680" between the lugs higher than usual, lower than usual, more to the left and more to the right. I've also seen model and serial numbers slightly tilted. I've also seen letters and nombers between the lugs that look like they were done by a highly intoxicated tattoo artist. Mainly on the older ones. Not quite the more perfect looking applications of today. The "E"s are correct with a shorter middle bar and the numbers look good...especially the "1".

springer · 20 February 2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duster

So after 32 years no one has ever serviced the watch?
(no watchmakers mark on the inside back of the case)
also the 1680 doesnt look centered.

Duster, I noticed the same thing on the case back. What also bothers me with the case is that it looks new. There are no end link marks over any of the numbers or fonts. From the pics, the would have to be one of the nicest cases in existence or ..............! The stampings/fonts between the lugs appear original though, but that is based on one photo. I'd ask for more pics if I was shopping this seller.

onkyo · 20 February 2011, 03:51 PM

Case looks ok to me....

Rolex116520 · 20 February 2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

I think the "E"s are ok, the angle on the crown guards also look to be OK, the back of the lugs show no wear for a 30+ yo watch, but I guess it is possible so IMHO the case is OK.

This watch could have been most of it's life in a safe or the owner wore it with a NATO strap . Many things can explain the lack of typical signs of wear .

What we have here is a watch that looks legit on the pictures provided , nothing more nothing less . That is ALWAYS the case on Ebay . I will never pay for such items without being able to hold it in my hand first .

Goiguidoc · 21 February 2011, 09:20 AM

I would need more pics too.
The holes of the case look strange, but maybe it is just the angle of the picture.
I don't like the font of the number "4" for this model.

Hankotex · 24 February 2011, 12:01 AM

Let us know the verdict!

20 February 2011, 08:43 AM	#1
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Does this 1680 case look suspect? Look at the "E" it doesn't look good to me. Opinions.

20 February 2011, 08:45 AM	#3
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Does not look right. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

20 February 2011, 11:25 AM	#9
motomc1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,776	Case looks fine to me. nt ntntntntnt

20 February 2011, 12:26 PM	#11
motomc1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,776	I've had many 1680's pass through my hands and.... I've seen the "1680" between the lugs higher than usual, lower than usual, more to the left and more to the right. I've also seen model and serial numbers slightly tilted. I've also seen letters and nombers between the lugs that look like they were done by a highly intoxicated tattoo artist. Mainly on the older ones. Not quite the more perfect looking applications of today. The "E"s are correct with a shorter middle bar and the numbers look good...especially the "1".

20 February 2011, 08:45 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Looks perfectly ok.

20 February 2011, 09:05 AM	#4
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Still undecided. I am looking at my 1680 as I type and it looks different. The Type loos off, could be the camera though.

20 February 2011, 09:50 AM	#5
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Have you a link Steve??

20 February 2011, 10:07 AM	#7
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	I think the "E"s are ok, the angle on the crown guards also look to be OK, the back of the lugs show no wear for a 30+ yo watch, but I guess it is possible so IMHO the case is OK. BUT the seller is not truly disclosing all as he states "YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN ORIGINAL 100% AUTHENTIC " but then he fails to mention the replacement (what appear to be luminova) hands. I think overpriced for what it is.

20 February 2011, 12:09 PM	#10
Duster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Bob Location: los angeles,Ca. Watch: ss rolex sub date Posts: 138	So after 32 years no one has ever serviced the watch? (no watchmakers mark on the inside back of the case) also the 1680 doesnt look centered.

20 February 2011, 03:51 PM	#13
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Case looks ok to me....

21 February 2011, 09:20 AM	#15
Goiguidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Europe Watch: Rolex vintage Posts: 1,062	I would need more pics too. The holes of the case look strange, but maybe it is just the angle of the picture. I don't like the font of the number "4" for this model.

24 February 2011, 12:01 AM	#16
Hankotex Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 18	Let us know the verdict!

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