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Old 11 February 2009, 09:00 AM   #1
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Mil Sub meets Blancpain FF

Had the pleasure of photographing a few real beauts today. Here's a couple of snaps:





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Old 11 February 2009, 09:04 AM   #2
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Excellent photos of 2 very photogenic and highly desirable watches.

That sub looks very sharp in it's condition.

Interesting to see that radiation sign on a watch, I'm not familiar with that watch but I expect it is highly collectible.
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Old 11 February 2009, 09:10 AM   #3
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Excellent photos of 2 very photogenic and highly desirable watches.

That sub looks very sharp in it's condition.

Interesting to see that radiation sign on a watch, I'm not familiar with that watch but I expect it is highly collectible.
100% agreed! That Sub looks outstanding
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Old 11 February 2009, 09:20 AM   #4
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the original non lug hole case! Gotta love those welds.
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Old 11 February 2009, 09:24 AM   #5
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thanks for pics would love to see some side on pics of the sub. to work out how rolex attach those fixed bars.

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Old 11 February 2009, 09:32 AM   #6
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Two historic watches. Supurb photos.

For those interested here's some great info on early BPs by one of the best guys in the field.

http://www.fiftyfathoms.net/FiftyFat...tyFathoms.html
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Old 11 February 2009, 09:33 AM   #7
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Ummmm judging between the 2...the sub really looks better than the other..i dont own a sub but i like the look of that better than the other...very Sharp looking Sub!!
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Old 11 February 2009, 09:41 AM   #8
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Both are great looking pics - well-done!
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Old 11 February 2009, 10:01 AM   #9
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Yeah, I like the modern Blancpain FF, but that vintage one doesn't hold a candle to the vintage Rollies IMHO
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Old 11 February 2009, 10:41 AM   #10
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thanks for pics would love to see some side on pics of the sub. to work out how rolex attach those fixed bars.

regards sean
Their welded in which is why there is NATO or ZULU on them. You can't take them out. I'm sure Dalton or someone else could clarify how they weld them in there.
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Old 11 February 2009, 10:44 AM   #11
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very nice.
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Old 11 February 2009, 12:12 PM   #12
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that's a great looking Mil Sub.
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