The Gratuitous "Every Day is Vintage Day" Photo Thread

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by dstacy

Quick question here....
Does the "yellowing" patina on the hands and hour markers come from exposure to the sun or from lack of exposure to the sun?

from what I have seen, it's usually the lack of it, but YMMV

[redfred]

Originally Posted by dstacy

Quick question here....
Does the "yellowing" patina on the hands and hour markers come from exposure to the sun or from lack of exposure to the sun?

I think its an argument you will not get agreement on, in the case of my 1675 the plots and hands are very yellow although in the picture they dont look it. It has the original insert which is barely faded due to the fact it was boxed in a draw for over 30 years, make of that what you want but I put it down to ageing of the tritium.

[dstacy]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

from what I have seen, it's usually the lack of it, but YMMV

Originally Posted by redfred

I think its an argument you will not get agreement on, in the case of my 1675 the plots and hands are very yellow although in the picture they dont look it. It has the original insert which is barely faded due to the fact it was boxed in a draw for over 30 years, make of that what you want but I put it down to ageing of the tritium.

Thanks for the replies. I was curious since the markers and hands on my 1.7mil serial 5512 are very light.
(You guys have seen this picture before)

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[Alexlowbw]

Originally Posted by buenosdias

Love those GMTs


A 1675 gilt is the perfect watch for a domed plexi Soooo sexy







Here's mine....

That's what i'm talking about!

[Alexlowbw]

Originally Posted by Ben39

Maxi 1


Better to die for something then live for nothing❗️

Top maxi1

[Alexlowbw]

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

B&S strap installed to match bros(Ben&Alex)

What a combination! Best quality strap imo.

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

Nice on the brown, bro - and your pics are always sunny! We've had a lame summer and it's virtually autumn here now.

Thanks buddy
We get long warm summers here in West Coast, autumn is coming in 1/2 months but it's funny i'll be going to South America next month and will be there for awhile. Since the summer is starting there, i will hardly see winter this year

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

Thanks buddy
We get long warm summers here in West Coast, autumn is coming in 1/2 months but it's funny i'll be going to South America next month and will be there for awhile. Since the summer is starting there, i will hardly see winter this year

Sounds great - whereabouts in S America? Are you going for a long time?

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by Alexlowbw

What a combination! Best quality strap imo.

Cheers Buddy

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

Sounds great - whereabouts in S America? Are you going for a long time?

Peru/Lima And yeah i will be there 5 months or so

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

Peru/Lima And yeah i will be there 5 months or so

Awesome - I'd like to go to S. America one day. "5 months or so"
That's a long holiday!

[jyan212]

Originally Posted by gtb5

God I love that Daytona!

Excellent shots all around!

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

Awesome - I'd like to go to S. America one day. "5 months or so"
That's a long holiday!

Yes it is long I plan to get to an excellent level with my Spanish

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

11-9-14

What type of strap is this karl? From B&S?

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by stmoore

The project watch with a new insert from Jedly

Looking great. Great patina and beautiful insert!

[jdmi32]

Gotta be the pepsi today.

[CrownMe]

Same ol Red for me.

[dstacy]

Today
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[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

What type of strap is this karl? From B&S?

no, it's a leather nato from C&B I think, or Gnomon. I have no B&S, if you mean Bulang

[PoderEsBueno]

Two in one shot from yesterday

[takumee]

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

Two in one shot from yesterday

Can some kind souls point me the right direction to get the most value for money orange tan strap on the 5513?

[PoderEsBueno]

^^ The orange is Bulang&Sons. I think they are good quality, and have a large variety of colors. You can also check 'Wotancraft', they might have only natos i am not sure. Also one dealer i saw on ebay called 'hyshim' offer orange tan straps, you might want to check that as well.

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

^^ The orange is Bulang&Sons. I think they are good quality, and have a large variety of colors. You can also check 'Wotancraft', they might have only natos i am not sure. Also one dealer i saw on ebay called 'hyshim' offer orange tan straps, you might want to check that as well.

I just ordered a Bulang and Sons Leather Nato a few days ago. The quality seems to be great on all there straps.

[cwilson13]

Cheers.

[PoderEsBueno]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

I just ordered a Bulang and Sons Leather Nato a few days ago. The quality seems to be great on all there straps.

Yep buddy, they fit perfect. Plus they have a good feel and great textures to them.

I forgot to mention Hoodinkee, they have tan straps also! I read you ordered one from them, would like to hear how it is

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by PoderEsBueno

Yep buddy, they fit perfect. Plus they have a good feel and great textures to them.

I forgot to mention Hoodinkee, they have tan straps also! I read you ordered one from them, would like to hear how it is

Yes I ordered a Kangaroo strap from Hodinkee and a Tan leather nato from B&S. Thought I'd have the kangaroo strap today but will arrive Monday. The other sometime late next week. Will post pics as soon as I have them. Along with a strap giveaway. I will be doing a photo contest similar to the one Nathaniel had that I won.

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by cwilson13

Cheers.

Great Red.

[takumee]

Search some of the recommendations.

They are above usd 130 and above.

That price can get a genuine shell cordovan..

Was thinking below usd $50 budget..

[Jetkopite]

THis baby on my wrist again today...

On standby today so can get called out for a flight any minute... As you can see the GMT Master is ready for action

[cwilson13]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

Great Red.

Thanks.

Yours is a beauty as well.

Very similar patina and fade.