My 1970 1680 "Red Sub" arrived >>>

[jholbrook]

The FedEx guy brought the packack and I tore into it. So far, I'm quite pleased. The dial is whiter than the previous model I had. How much so is hard to say until a new crystal is put on the watch. But here's how it looked right out of the box.

NOTE: Please excuse these embarrasingly bad photos...I guess I was so excited that these hand held shots didn't come out great....next time, the tripod!!! >



The hands look better than expected....I won't replace them.

No major problems with the case either. :P

So I jetted off to my my local watch repair center (these guys are Rolex guys through and through...top talent). Here's a shot of the movement.



The movement is REALLY clean...again, similar if not better than the last 1680 I had. We hooked it up to the timing maching, and it had a nice, consistent rate, so again, no issues.

I left it in good hands - it may need a new crown and winding tube as neither myself or the technician like how it felt when screwing down the crown - but that's minor. The new bezel insert is on order (NOTE: No need to write to me with offers to buy the old insert - I'm keeping all the original parts. ;D )

[Hannes]

WOW

Waiting for better pics in "John-Style"

[newharry]

Didn't you sell this one? The Restoration of my Red Sub, Part I>>>>>>

Will you keep the new one?

In either case a great restauration project! Looking forward to some picture story

[jholbrook]

Originally posted by newharry
Didn't you sell this one? The Restoration of my Red Sub, Part I>>>>>>

Will you keep the new one?

In either case a great restauration project! Looking forward to some picture story

The intention is definitely to keep this one as it is a 1970 - the year I was born. That makes it even more special to me.

This one has much brighter markers than the last, which makes it more attractive to me. I know most people prefer a strong patina, but...what can I say...I like white.

[newharry]

Original von jholbrook
The intention is definitely to keep this one as it is a 1970 - the year I was born. That makes it even more special to me.

This one has much brighter markers than the last, which makes it more attractive to me. I know most people prefer a strong patina, but...what can I say...I like white.

Nothing wrong with that ... and definitively a keeper as a watch of your "vintage"

[ehemaliges mitglied]

Originally posted by jholbrook
.... I know most people prefer a strong patina, but...what can I say...I like white.

You are not alone, John

[jholbrook]

Originally posted by Hadoque

Originally posted by jholbrook
.... I know most people prefer a strong patina, but...what can I say...I like white.

You are not alone, John

Thanks Hadoque!

[watchman]

Original von Hadoque

Originally posted by jholbrook
.... I know most people prefer a strong patina, but...what can I say...I like white.

You are not alone, John

also exactly what i prefer! good to know not to be alone.

nice watch john !

[ClausL]

WONDERFUL WATCH JOHN!

[Smile]

VERY VERY NICE !!!!

[Gerard]

I hope as well that this one is a keeper John...

Would make a GREAT gift to your son one day, a watch ''made'' the same year as his dad..

Kind regards,
GJ

[COMEX]

Woow! A great find, John! Have a lot of fun with your SUBBY!

[jholbrook]

Originally posted by Gerard
I hope as well that this one is a keeper John...

Would make a GREAT gift to your son one day, a watch ''made'' the same year as his dad..

Kind regards,
GJ

Very good point GJ!

[jholbrook]

Hey guys!

Quick update - it looks like I'll get my watch back sometime on Tuesday. Friday I was called and during the process of overhauling the movement, they found that the pallet fork needs replacing. Fortunately, the correct part was available from a supplier, and should be in my service guys hands on Tuesday. So unless something else forseen happens, I'll have my 1680 back on Tuesday!

[Gerard]

That's great news John...

can't wait to see some of your great pictures of that ''red one''...

[jholbrook]

Originally posted by Gerard
That's great news John...

can't wait to see some of your great pictures of that ''red one''...

And I can't wait to take 'em!

[Fastclimber]

WOW!!!