Hi all,

In consider purchasing this 1680 white sub in my area from a private seller. He gives these information on the watch:

- Year: 1978 5-mil series
- Condition: 100% original, watch is running precisely
- Rolex inner- and outer box included.
- Price: $ 5.980

Photos are below - what are your thoughts on:
- Originality?
- Condition? (Too polished?)
- Price?
- What shall i be aware of when inspecting it "live"?

Thank for any help!

 

This is no judgement concerning the watch you are now considering.

You strike me as a relative newbie to vintage watches, and yet you are considering really high priced specimens.

I think you should take it easier. Do your homework a lot more thoroughly, and maybe start on a somewhat lower level, with less valued pieces.

When you are to buy one of these 1680, you shouldn´t need to post questions like this. When you see the right one for sale, you know it.s right because you have the knowledge to make that judgement. This knowledge comes from extensive studies of this model over a long period of time.

This knowledge you don´t earn by taking shortcuts like the one you are trying to take above.

The more money you are going to spend, the better your knowledge has to be.

Excuse me for being blunt, but my intention is to help.

 

Its a mark 2 dial which is correct for 5 mil serial. The case has been polished but still strong. The insert is fat font mark 3 which is also correct for this period. Overall a nice watch at a nice price. See if u can talk him down n u got a nice deal. Make sure to check between the lugs. 1978 should be mid 5 mil. Also just in case open the back n check the movement. If u can show pics of the ref no n serial no between the lugs that would b best. Good luck.

 

+1 on all this.