My Rolex Sub 1680 since 1979 .

[johnjoux]

Sharing this rare piece 1680 which been keeping for long time. Was pass down to me now and will pass on to my children next

Everything is original and unpolished since 1979 except the hands has been replacement by rolex center

Full of memories watches and live to tell alot of stories on this piece.Almost vanished during the 80s when the wearer on this helicopter was not shot. His friend on another helicopter was shot and down by enemy chosing in between this two helicopter.

Im proud to own this piece

[augpat]

Nice beautiful watch,Is the date showing O or it might be the pic?

[exxondus]

Nice beautiful watch,Is the date showing O or it might be the pic?

pic is showing 10.


johnjoux: you mean your friend was killed alongside you during the war and you were wearing this watch?

[newbie09]

Bro share the story behind the watch here can??

[johnjoux]

Yeap... another helicopter shot down and killed . Its not my friend but my relative's friend .. a soldier .

Live to tell lots of stories of a soldier , spent almost 20 years in the air flying and changing camps. Almost lost in numerals occasion like left it inside helicopter,toilet etc.

The first owner is now a retired senior soldier and pass down to me now.

First owner was choosing between a GMT master and this piece.. at last he bought this piece as it was cheaper by about SGD200 the then price.

FYI , its 10 on the date wheel and this piece bought at SGD 1700 in 1979 . Currency in their age consider quite expensive d .

[eele]

Thannks for sharing the strory behind the watch bro.

It has indeed seen much better action than most of us.

[newbie09]

Thks for sharing...

[johnjoux]

Thanks all. The best part is i get this piece for free

Its a waste that the first owner's son all dont appreciate watches. He passed lots of watches ie oris , longines to them and realise that they dont take care and spoil it.

how lucky i am yeehhaa

[Farland_link]

I feel EMO when i see yr post n I understand this kind of feeling cos i regret i sold my first rolex. Anyway, Nice watch...

[exxondus]

thanks for sharing the story with us John.

Enjoy the watch!

[phantom628]

wow...a true war veteran time piece...

thanks for sharing the history of your watch!

[sportee]

thanks for sharing john.... its always very nice to hear the stories behind the watch....

[feilong108]

interesting story...wear the beauty in good health

[letitsnow]

Thks for sharing...

[polarinda]

80s? which war?