Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680

[grooveholmes]

Hello, I am looking for my first Rolex and have decided on a Sub. I am partial to the vintage vibe and am considering a 1680 or 16800. Particularly, I am interested in a 1974 1680 (my birth year), I would use it as a daily watch around the office (no sports or water activities). What are you thoughts on the watch below? It will be a relatively big purchase and I don't have as much knowledge/experience as most on this forum. Thanks in advance...

https://collectorswatches.com/products/ ... ecd6H5rryx

[dshap]

I haven't examined that particular watch, but I believe that place is a glorified pawn shop.

You should buy from a trustworthy dealer, such as:
Tropicalwatch.com
Wind Vintage
Lunar Oyster
Analog Shift
Menta Watches

[Wario406]

I haven't examined that particular watch, but I believe that place is a glorified pawn shop.

You should buy from a trustworthy dealer, such as:
Tropicalwatch.com
Wind Vintage
Lunar Oyster
Analog Shift
Menta Watches

^^^^ What he said ^^^^


I’ve been told by wise people to buy the seller, not the watch.

[R@cerx]

I haven't examined that particular watch, but I believe that place is a glorified pawn shop.

You should buy from a trustworthy dealer, such as:
Tropicalwatch.com
Wind Vintage
Lunar Oyster
Analog Shift
Menta Watches

I’ll add MVV to that list, but Tropicalwatch.com is my pick.

[nweash]

Got my 16750 and 1680 from Scott at vintagerlx on instagram or his website vintageworn.com

[hoppyjr]

You might try asking on the Rolex Forum too. That’s kind of their thing.

BTW, who are you?

[grooveholmes]

Thanks for the good advice. I will look into the sources suggested.

Sorry for the lack of introduction. My name is Mike from GA. I am just getting into the watch world, but excited to learn more.

[grooveholmes]

Thanks again for the advice. Purchased a 1984 16800 from Tropical Watch this morning. Super smooth transaction!

[Chocodove]

Thanks again for the advice. Purchased a 1984 16800 from Tropical Watch this morning. Super smooth transaction!

Congrats. I’m sure you’ll be happy with it.

[Baffo]

Jacek is the best.
Congrats on your purchase

[R@cerx]

Thanks again for the advice. Purchased a 1984 16800 from Tropical Watch this morning. Super smooth transaction!

Nice looking watch. Hard to go wrong with Jacek.

[hoppyjr]

When you’re ready for your first “other kind of sub” I definitely recommend Terry.