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Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:28 pm
by 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
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:40 pm
by 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
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:03 pm
by Wario406
dshap wrote: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.
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:12 pm
by R@cerx
dshap wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:40 pm
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.
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:11 pm
by nweash
Got my 16750 and 1680 from Scott at vintagerlx on instagram or his website vintageworn.com
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:07 pm
by hoppyjr
You might try asking on the Rolex Forum too. That’s kind of their thing.
BTW, who are you?
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:47 am
by 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.
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:02 am
by grooveholmes
Thanks again for the advice. Purchased a 1984 16800 from Tropical Watch this morning. Super smooth transaction!
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:09 am
by Chocodove
grooveholmes wrote: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.
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:05 am
by Baffo
Jacek is the best.
Congrats on your purchase
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:25 pm
by R@cerx
grooveholmes wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:02 am
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.
Re: Looking for my first Sub - thoughts on this 1680
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:47 pm
by hoppyjr
When you’re ready for your first “other kind of sub” I definitely recommend Terry.
