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Used to be you couldn't give away a Rolex...
My tenant and Rolex/Patek/Piaget afficianado says he remembers back in the Sixties and Seventies you couldn't give away a Rolex, nobody wanted them(?). Anyway, once the yuppies started buying them as a status symbol ("I want that watch that James Bond and Jacques Cousteau wear!"), prices went up like crazy (still overpriced today). Maybe there are other stories out there, anyway....Thanks! ^_^
1680 Red: The Full Monty.
Here are some pictures of the Full Monty Red Sub. Here, in its box, with its booklet: Now, with its punched papers ( Certificate of Chronometry ), booklet and wallet: Which is interesting, if you pay attention to the date of the sale ( Nov 1975 )... Made ...
Congratulations!
It is so good to see a complete set like this, no matter the watch, when it is decades old. I imagine it is especially nice for a superb condition red Sub like this one. Yes the price is...well, a bit of a shock. I assume it is worth a bit more now. ;-) B...
Actually, I own it for 6 or 7 years, now.
But I never had the idea to take a picture of the full set, till Jeff had the idea to post something on that topic... Best, Respo. And thanks! Nicolas
Interesting post ....
Nicolas, i didn't know you had this one .... ... if you're interested i can give you a 100% profit on the red sub !!! Please ? Please ? Bim
Used to be you couldn't give away a Rolex...
My tenant and Rolex/Patek/Piaget afficianado says he remembers back in the Sixties and Seventies you couldn't give away a Rolex, nobody wanted them(?). Anyway, once the yuppies started buying them as a status symbol ("I want that watch that James Bond and...
That is true!
You will see many examples showing a big difference in time between the production and the sale. 2, 3, 4, 5 years and more are not uncommon! Well, at this time. The madness is recent, let's say 14 or 15 years, not much more. I agree. Best, Niicolas
Nicolas, what a beauty conditioned vintage Rolex............
I bet that it can tell a few tales And to have the complete set which includes the sale price at that time. Must be pure heaven. Regards Tony
Well, I would say that the watch is the cake
And that the package is the cherry on it. Best, my friend. Nicolas
Very very very nice!!
...as you say, complete with everything!! Very nice watch. thanks for sharing! One definitly born to worn!! Cheers Tony
Born to be worn. I love that. Definitely, my friend. Thanks!
This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-02-15 13:47:00
i thought mine was nice
i thought mine was nice but this is stunning and the full monty!! rear beast dont blame you wanting to keep this one
Not the rarest Red Sub, but a very cool one, which is enough to my pleasure.
Thanks, Steve! Best, Nicolas
Hola amigo Nicolas!! You know I have an special fondness for ...
... 1680´s... and yours is a Beauty! A little jewel indeed, to find in this condition, and with the complete set of accesories and papers to boot! I can imagine how much you enjoy this piece in your collection. That´s a great find indeed! Incidentally, I ...
And I thought it was only reserved to the Daytonas!
Well, also for all the professional models, at least in France, at the end of the 90ies, early 2000s. But I didn't know it was still the case, a few years ago. Thanks for your input, my friend. Best, Nicolas
Oh my friend!!! I have to stop visiting Purist Pro!!!
I have to get kind of a sabbatical year from your AMAZING, GORGEOUS watches you keep coming time after time!!! Also like some other members here who own such amazing pieces.... Until y save some funds for just one (only one, I promise!). Otherwise, I'm af...
the header said it all.....
The Full Monty. There is no need for me to add any more comments. Just that it's a Full pleasure for the eyes. Thanks for sharing my friend. Ed
Agree!!
Great to see the full package with a great watch like the 1680 Red. Don't forget to wear it in rotation with all your other magnificent watches!!
I do wear it, not too often, though.
But when I have it on my wrist, it is generally for one whole week. A cool watch, for sure. Thanks. Best, Nicolas
Amazing set! I'm drooling now
Wish that beauty is mines. Enjoy. Hope one day I will have chance to find this complete set.
in a very Tip Top condition
not an easy find, no patina for this one? or is it light creamy very nice one Nico cheers,
You sly dog!! Lol, I never knew you had a red up your sleeve.....
And such a perfect one at that!!!! Best, Imran
This cake .. Is full of cherries .. Lots of Congrats & Some kind envy to you ! :))
An occasional browse into friendly neighbourly camp : - and what to be enjoyably seen: The COMPLETE set of an alltime classic ! What a pleasure , thanks for this great share, my friend !! With special greetings, best, hs PS: maybe one (yet distant) day an...
LOL, my good friend.
I am pretty sure these are some Depths you will explore, one of thee days. All the best,, hs. Nicolas