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24 January 2011, 06:43 AM
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That's gold Jerry, gold!
Hi all,
I wanted to share my latest acquisition with everyone. It may not be everyone's cup of tea (a gold tool watch), but I really like it. It's funny, I've never liked gold in the past, but lately I've really warmed to the yellow metal. Maybe it's an age thing. Anyway, I think it's fair to say I've been bitten by the gold bug! The watch is a 1680/8 from the early 70s. Although I'd call this a "bluesy," the dial color really depends upon the ambient light and the angle at which you view it. In lower light conditions, the dial and bezel appear black. In natural light, the dial is bright blue. In artificial light, the dial can range anywhere from a deep plum to a lighter magenta. Many watches all in one! Cheers! |
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24 January 2011, 06:58 AM
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Beautiful
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24 January 2011, 07:00 AM
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Location: Southeastern PA
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I like it. NIce pick-up.
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24 January 2011, 07:09 AM
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that is a gorgeous watch!!! Love that dial. Congrats
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24 January 2011, 07:22 AM
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Real Name: Greg
Location: Portland, Oregon
Watch: 1675/3+16013
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Love it ! Beauty of a nipple dial. Nice Seinfeld/Bania reference. LOL " Soup's not a meal, Jerry."
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24 January 2011, 07:27 AM
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Sweet watch! Congrats.
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24 January 2011, 07:49 AM
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That's a beautiful watch
 Congratulations 
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24 January 2011, 08:56 AM
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Very nice!
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24 January 2011, 09:13 AM
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Nice one Rex!
Nice day to be wearing a new acquisition. Wear it and enjoy it.
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24 January 2011, 09:37 AM
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Stunning!! Huge congrats!! And LOVE that Seinfeld reference!!
"why do they call it Ovaltine? ... the tin is round... it should be called Roundtine!!!" |
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24 January 2011, 09:46 AM
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Real Name: Tim
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Absolutely Gorgeous
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24 January 2011, 09:48 AM
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Huge congrats!
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24 January 2011, 10:09 AM
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 So many classic lines from that show! |
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24 January 2011, 12:57 PM
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Hello Rex Racer!
Congrats on your new timepiece. It´s a glorious watch! It´s has been a long time since I´m looking after a vintage piece like yours, nipple indexes, and blue or black dial, and full gold case & straps. Very rare to come by down here!! I´m sure I´ll find one someday anyway. This and a vintage 1675 full gold are my grail watches. Thank you for sharing and enjoy this most beautiful watch in good health pal! Kind regards, Abel.
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24 January 2011, 01:09 PM
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24 January 2011, 01:27 PM
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I really like the colour effect on the dial in that last photo
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24 January 2011, 01:35 PM
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24 January 2011, 05:50 PM
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Real Name: Ashley
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My favorite watch by far man. Nipples + plastic + colour change dial on a 1680 is about as good as it gets.
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24 January 2011, 09:05 PM
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Very nice--love that dial!!!! Congrats!
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24 January 2011, 10:16 PM
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Cordial regards, Abel.
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