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Old 8 January 2014, 04:06 PM   #1
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hi all, can my 1953 3rd quarter 6305 bb tt rose gold datejust joins in ???
Join in?!!? You took it over with that gem!!!

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Old 8 January 2014, 11:34 AM   #2
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Old 8 January 2014, 11:44 AM   #3
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Simple Tudor on nato.

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Old 8 January 2014, 12:36 PM   #4
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Simple Tudor on nato.

very nice tudor sub. beautiful
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Old 8 January 2014, 12:41 PM   #5
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Old 8 January 2014, 01:20 PM   #6
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Did someone say Vintage?

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Old 10 January 2014, 12:34 PM   #7
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Very cool patina on yr red m8

Is it from Ben sin?

Cheers!
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Old 8 January 2014, 02:25 PM   #8
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Keep the great pictures coming guys.
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:03 PM   #9
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Great thread Karl...

Great thread... My Tudor 7928 from 1966- I foolishly sold it...
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:36 PM   #10
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Wow - fantastic examples and great photos, gents. They are all fabulous. Keep 'em coming, I love this indulgence, thanks for sharing in the madness!
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Old 8 January 2014, 05:48 PM   #11
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I love this thread! You guys have some beautiful watches!

My only vintage Rolex, my beloved 1680, circa 1974.
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Old 8 January 2014, 08:16 PM   #12
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I love this thread! You guys have some beautiful watches!

My only vintage Rolex, my beloved 1680, circa 1974.

Another classic!
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Old 8 January 2014, 08:51 PM   #13
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And today (told you it was gratuitous…)

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Old 8 January 2014, 10:29 PM   #14
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Old 12 January 2014, 12:13 AM   #15
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1971

Here is my watch with a 1971 year serial number, blue color, simple, light and comfortable....
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Old 12 January 2014, 01:16 AM   #16
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I guess this qualifies as vintage. Its since been overhauled, crystal polished, and the case lugs repaired.
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I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!
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Old 12 January 2014, 01:26 AM   #17
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"Guaranteed To Wear 10 Years"

An early 1930's rolled gold pocket watch in as found condition. I'll probably eventually get the case re-plated and the hands & dial cleaned up.
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Old 12 January 2014, 06:15 PM   #18
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"Guaranteed To Wear 10 Years"

An early 1930's rolled gold pocket watch in as found condition. I'll probably eventually get the case re-plated and the hands & dial cleaned up.

Lasted a bit more than 10 years then
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Old 12 January 2014, 01:29 AM   #19
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Here is my watch with a 1971 year serial number, blue color, simple, light and comfortable....
Very nice too - classic
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Old 25 June 2014, 06:46 AM   #20
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Here is my watch with a 1971 year serial number, blue color, simple, light and comfortable....
It's absolutely glorious.

I'd love one exactly like that.
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Here is my watch with a 1971 year serial number, blue color, simple, light and comfortable....
Is it blue? Beautiful
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Old 8 January 2014, 10:45 PM   #22
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todays watch my trusty 1680:

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Old 8 January 2014, 11:25 PM   #23
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I love this thread Karl! Great pics gents
Here's mine, again. I can't seem to put this one away, it been on my wrist scince I picked it up.
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Old 9 January 2014, 12:00 AM   #24
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Here's another Tudor on a Nato

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Old 9 January 2014, 12:53 AM   #25
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Loving this thread, too: Volumes of Vintage Variety!
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Old 9 January 2014, 01:10 AM   #26
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Yup, very nice watches indeed, especially those Gilt GMTs.....
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Loving this thread, too: Volumes of Vintage Variety!
...and an alluring allotment of alliteration!
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Old 9 January 2014, 09:11 PM   #28
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...and an alluring allotment of alliteration!

...a gargantuan group of gorgeous goodies!
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Old 9 January 2014, 01:33 AM   #29
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Old 9 January 2014, 01:35 AM   #30
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Great shot - love the dial and insert
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