Looking for some advice - mainly to find out if I'm crazy. I have a beautiful 1680, dated to 1978 so it's a birth year too.
I love the patina and I love the blue that the bezel has become. I hate the lack of a quick set date.
Value wise it's on a par with some Kermit and most Hulks.
I've always loved the Rolex green. Would I be made to trade the 1680 for an LV?
Pics:

 

That's a very nice 1680, I personally wouldn't trade it for either one.

Here's my '78.

 

The Hulk is an amaizing everyday piece which will keep you in ore of its ever changing colours and practical bezel. The Kermit I would say wears very similar to what you are used to, and has a good historic value. Not quite the beauty of the hulk, slightly, could I say "bland" in comparison, and wears more vintage and a little "clinky" but that's it's style and is worth a purchase.
Daily wearer: Hulk
Historic Investment: Kermit
IMO

 

The birth year 1680 is the one to keep when comparing to the Hulk or Kermit.

 

I would not trade it, honestly and just stay as it is.

 

absolutely not, keep the 1680 and keep posting pics

 

I love the Kermit. But a good birth year... keep it.

 

That 1680 is a keeper. I would not trade it.

 

Keep the 1680, and save for the Kermit

 

1680 for me....

 

LV all day long.

 

Here's the thing, I really want a Tribute to Deep Sea Alarm US edition so I'm squirelling away for that!

 

I wouldn’t. I love the Kermit and had one but grew tired of it (I find the 16710 much more interesting visually). That’s a beauty you have there and a special piece because of birth year. I think in the long run you would regret letting it go....

 

I have a 16610LV , but your 1680 is something else . Keep it & relish it's beauty . Picture of my LV for comparison only .

 

Does anyone have a fat4? Is it noticiblr as I've not seen one in real time. I have a 2010 engraved rehaut.

 

Hers a Big Fat Four LV in all its glory for comparison , not mine by the way . And even though I own a LV ,I really don't get the hype as all LVs are 50th sub anniversary refs .

 

I agree, slightly longer on the top of the 4. WOW lol Thxs for the post

 

Think I prefer the engraved rehaut, as it's bring the 2 LV pieces together. Not that I'm biased at all!

 

I’m with you on the insert. I hate the engraved rehaut though.

 

In real life of wearing the watch , you probably wouldn't even give the rehaut a second glance.