A Rolex 1680 makeover. This one will be the one that will get the makeover, a regular great white Ref 1680. I start to check how it runs and it looks ok IMHO. So I pull out my custom Oyster case opener. Here we go. Just what I expect, a caliber 1570. So o
I often put a more modern bracelet than the original on models like 1680 and 5513. I guess this is still more in the vintage relm. Below we see the 9315 buckle smooth vs 93150 indented.
… a couple of Red Submariners!! Wow! Two! It’s amazing to see how this touch of red adds to the beauty of this reference 1680! Thank you for sharing in these great shots Bill!! Best cordial regards Abel PS: Mine says hello!
Sure some say movement too small for the case but actually if you pop cyclops off that’s where the date window is. Rolex addressed this a little with the 136660 making it bigger and moving it out… But honestly all brands have issues. Take patek. 5165A was
Collectors edition. Two iconic Rolex watch that represent a special era for the tool watches. Each with a little extra spice that sets them apart from the herd. Have a great weekend. Rolex 1680 Red and Rolex 1655 Steve McQueen. And of course for the Bonus
I too own a red sub 1680 (1975?, serial 3,9XX,XXX) that i bought on Cape Cod at age 17. I was a new scuba diver and loved this watch through the dealer's glass case until i saved up enough to buy it. I strongly suggest you rotate the bezel aligning the pe