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Old 6 October 2014, 09:18 PM   #1
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My vintage collection just doubled>>> Incoming...
Well after a few months of searching for a nice RED I finally found a nice one which I pulled the trigger on after speaking to a few guys on here... Many thanks to you guys and also Ben in HK who I found a nice guy to deal with with great communication and knowledge.
The watch is apparently UNpolished but even if has been polished the case is very nice and thick with a lovely dial and even patina.

Search will continue to replace the service insert which is on the watch at the moment and also looking for a nice vintage leather strap to wear it with. Not sure what colour strap I should put on so any pics you guys have with your vintage straps would be great to see and get a few ideas..

Andy
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Old 6 October 2014, 09:27 PM   #2
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Looks good Andy, is that the one you were looking at last week? Do you mean service insert, not service dial?
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Old 6 October 2014, 09:36 PM   #3
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Looks good Andy, is that the one you were looking at last week? Do you mean service insert, not service dial?
Yes Adam thats the one and sorry service insert you are quite correct not dial.. Have corrected it..
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Old 6 October 2014, 09:38 PM   #4
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Just tried it on my black Omega alligator strap which I have my Omega Speedmaster on... Black looks nice but I think a nice tan/brown/grey colour leather vintage strap would look nicer?
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Old 6 October 2014, 10:09 PM   #5
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Nice sub, congrats and enjoy.
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Old 7 October 2014, 12:14 AM   #6
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Great looking! Congrats.
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Old 7 October 2014, 12:21 AM   #7
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Great piece. Warm, matching patina on dial and hands
Looks awesome. Case and bracelet are sharp too.
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Old 7 October 2014, 12:28 AM   #8
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Great scott, great red! The insert will add the last bit of cool to the watch, which is already very very nice. I think it looks best on its bracelet :-)
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Old 7 October 2014, 12:33 AM   #9
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Superb but I am a bracelet man myself.
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Old 7 October 2014, 02:02 AM   #10
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Looks fantastic! Congrats!
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Old 7 October 2014, 02:29 AM   #11
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Love the patina
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Old 7 October 2014, 03:35 AM   #12
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Very nice, Congrats!
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Old 7 October 2014, 04:49 AM   #13
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looking good Andy
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Old 7 October 2014, 04:51 AM   #14
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Looks amazing, its a stunner!!
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Old 7 October 2014, 05:52 AM   #15
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Nicely done, congrats
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Old 7 October 2014, 08:13 AM   #16
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Congrats, stunner.
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Old 7 October 2014, 09:29 AM   #17
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nice sub, congrats and enjoy.
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Old 7 October 2014, 10:32 AM   #18
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Very nice red Sub! Congrats!
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Old 7 October 2014, 10:53 AM   #19
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I think they look great on distressed brown leather NATO straps.
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Old 7 October 2014, 11:35 AM   #20
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Beautiful!
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Old 7 October 2014, 12:33 PM   #21
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Thumbs up from me. Congrats...

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Old 7 October 2014, 12:43 PM   #22
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Congrats on the new acquisition. Enjoy the hunt for the insert.
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Old 7 October 2014, 01:02 PM   #23
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Nice work, I really like the Zulu straps.
Got them from this guy. http://www.broadarrow.net/maratac.htm
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Old 7 October 2014, 07:59 PM   #24
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Nice red Sub. Congrats!
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Old 7 October 2014, 09:28 PM   #25
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RED on a strap...
Thanks alot guys...

I put this lovely leather strap on the RED today which I think looks ok.. Still searching for a nice insert to put on it now. :-)
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Old 7 October 2014, 09:47 PM   #26
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Old 8 October 2014, 07:10 AM   #27
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Looks amazing! Big congrats!
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Old 8 October 2014, 08:29 AM   #28
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Here's my 5513 on a leather band. Choice Cuts on ETSY makes AWESOME bands- 1 guy based here in North Carolina. Well priced and incredible craftsmanship.

I also occasionally put it on this dark gray suede strap, or a NATO if I'm feeling sporty.
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Old 13 October 2014, 12:19 PM   #29
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Beautiful. Congrats!!!


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Old 13 October 2014, 12:22 PM   #30
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