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pickettt · 16 June 2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by polaris72

Sinclair ZX Spectrum +, my first computer with 48 kB memory I used to learn Basic programming language and played cassette tape games in 1982....

Last week I was just trying to explain to my wife, who is the same age as me, how we used to use tape recorders and cassette tapes before floppy disk drives were widely used in home computing.

pickettt · 16 June 2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SG56

I had a spectrum + too!
Favorite games, manic miner and jetpack.

It sucked when the tape was all used up and after 5 min of loading, error.

10 print "i am awesome"
20 goto 10
30 run

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Ah........Basic. I’m gettin’ all misty eyed.

jaySL350 · 16 June 2018, 11:10 PM

Joy Division,,,New Order,,,and the Smiths
Finished off with a 16013,,,,

Speedbird-1 · 16 June 2018, 11:14 PM

Not to mention Sam Fox!!

Headshrinker · 17 June 2018, 12:43 AM

I still have my 1680 that I purchased in high school while working in a jewelry store.

piratepress · 17 June 2018, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mik8yu

Born in the 80s grew up with the Eagles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2 etc. this gets my vote

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You have good taste in cigars also!

piratepress · 17 June 2018, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Not to mention Sam Fox!!

SeaDweller50 · 17 June 2018, 01:39 AM

Lambretta SX 150 and anything with Comex on the dial.

rmlovett1 · 17 June 2018, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Headshrinker

I still have my 1680 that I purchased in high school while working in a jewelry store.

That’s awesome!

Speedbird-1 · 17 June 2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by piratepress

I said NOT to mention Ms Fox!

But, thank you anyway.

Apologies to any female members who feel they're gender or sense of humour
may have been compromised in any way.

Speedbird-1 · 17 June 2018, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaDweller50

Lambretta SX 150 and anything with Comex on the dial.

SX150, very nice.

I had a '65 TV175, a 'Mod' in West London in the 60's, happy days.
I think I was wearing an 'Accurist' in those days. Haha!

Bxtek · 17 June 2018, 02:35 AM

Great thread! I grew up in the 80's and have loved Rolex ever since I was in middle school. I remember looking at the current models in the 80's and some of these pics really bring back the memories! I actually went into an AD when I was a kid and the saleslady gave me a catalog. I looked at that catalog so much, the pages started falling apart and I held it together with a rubber band. For some reason in that lineup, it was always the two tone GMT Master with the brown dial and Jubilee bracelet that was my favorite. I still love that watch and maybe someday I'll own one! :)

The Libertine · 17 June 2018, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

Depeche Mode. Erasure. Pet shop boys. Bananarama. Kajagoogoo. Etc. good times.

Good times indeed!

rudestew · 17 June 2018, 03:31 AM

Space Invaders

SeaDweller50 · 17 June 2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

SX150, very nice.

I had a '65 TV175, a 'Mod' in West London in the 60's, happy days.

I think I was wearing an 'Accurist' in those days. Haha!

Mod in the 80’s. Lol. Just returned from Euro Lambretta Jamboree in Northern Spain. Brilliant. Left my SD at home though.

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rmlovett1 · 17 June 2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rudestew

Space Invaders

Wcdhtwn · 17 June 2018, 06:37 AM

Several of my friends dads had YG DD's. I didn't know anything about them then, except I probably knew they were expensive. If I were buying a watch based on my experience during that time it would be a YG DD.

Blansky · 17 June 2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by douglasf13

I don't own one, but I think the black dial (matte or glossy) 1600 is the best looking Rolex ever made, and it's nice and compact. That would be my choice.

That is indeed a fine looking watch. Although I’d knock off the cyclops.

ras47 · 17 June 2018, 09:57 AM

For those of us growing up in the 70s/80s, Magnum PI was huge. This was my introduction to the BLRO GMT.

Took me over 30 years but I finally got one. :)

Rentalcarman · 17 June 2018, 10:09 AM

I bought my first submariner date in 1986 for $1600.00. I thought that was too much money for a watch so I returned it.

Bladeshot · 17 June 2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Headshrinker

I still have my 1680 that I purchased in high school while working in a jewelry store.

That is awesome!!🤙

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Bladeshot · 17 June 2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

For those of us growing up in the 70s/80s, Magnum PI was huge. This was my introduction to the BLRO GMT.

Took me over 30 years but I finally got one.

Loved that show! And the watch. This is my current 1675 circa 1968. Have a hooked 7 date wheel inbound so it will be correct.

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Xyza0722 · 17 June 2018, 11:16 AM

My 70’s and 80’s contribution....’70 1601, ’83 16750 and ‘89 168000
From a great time and always bring me back to that place when I look at them
Classic designs which are timeless

Likestheshiny · 17 June 2018, 11:18 AM

Oh, the things I would do for a shiny new two-tone Root Beer.

BrazenC5 · 17 June 2018, 11:46 AM

I have a couple from that era.IMG_20180526_214310_153.jpeg 20180514_204701.jpeg

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J_1964 · 17 June 2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Oceanlover914

I bought my first submariner date in 1986 for $1600.00. I thought that was too much money for a watch so I returned it.

Is About Right! ;-)

J_1964 · 17 June 2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Ahh the late 70s early 80s , golden years everyone of em. Born in the 60s & luckily old enough to remember , Bowie , Bolan, glam rock , Led Zeppelin , Genesis , Pink Floyd , & rock at its finest which rolled into the Punk years of the Sex pistols ,The Clash , The Damned ,The Stranglers to name a few that rocked into new wave & ska ,The leaders were The Jam , Blondie , the Police , The specials , madness , quickly followed by New romantic types ,Duran Duran , Spandau ballet to names a couple ,but not forgetting Madonna , meat loaf , prince , AC/DC , etc & so many other singers & groups that made those years so great for me . My watch aspiration was limited to Seikos back then ,but bought one of the very first Swatch watches which I still have today

The '80s Were Unbelievable! And oddly enough, I remember ALL Of It! Too Broke for a Rolex, so I Had Fun Instead...

jclaraperea · 17 June 2018, 12:06 PM

This is my 1983 16750.
; )

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JimSnyder · 17 June 2018, 12:18 PM

Oh, if I could only go back! Heuer Autavia, or a Regatta. When I think of the Rolex I have had or passed on it makes me shutter

rmlovett1 · 17 June 2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Xyza0722

My 70’s and 80’s contribution....’70 1601, ’83 16750 and ‘89 168000
From a great time and always bring me back to that place when I look at them
Classic designs which are timeless

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Originally Posted by BrazenC5

I have a couple from that era.Attachment 959958 Attachment 959959

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17 June 2018, 09:57 AM	#79
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	For those of us growing up in the 70s/80s, Magnum PI was huge. This was my introduction to the BLRO GMT. Took me over 30 years but I finally got one. :) __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

17 June 2018, 10:09 AM	#80
Rentalcarman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,174	I bought my first submariner date in 1986 for $1600.00. I thought that was too much money for a watch so I returned it. __________________ Nothing is as good as getting what we really want!! The value of something is determined by the price that we are willing to pay, not what someone says we should pay!!

17 June 2018, 12:18 PM	#89
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,717	Oh, if I could only go back! Heuer Autavia, or a Regatta. When I think of the Rolex I have had or passed on it makes me shutter __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

16 June 2018, 11:10 PM	#63
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Joy Division,,,New Order,,,and the Smiths Finished off with a 16013,,,,

16 June 2018, 11:14 PM	#64
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,366	Not to mention Sam Fox!!

17 June 2018, 01:39 AM	#68
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Lambretta SX 150 and anything with Comex on the dial.

17 June 2018, 06:37 AM	#77
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,051	Several of my friends dads had YG DD's. I didn't know anything about them then, except I probably knew they were expensive. If I were buying a watch based on my experience during that time it would be a YG DD.

17 June 2018, 11:18 AM	#84
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	Oh, the things I would do for a shiny new two-tone Root Beer.

17 June 2018, 11:46 AM	#85
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	I have a couple from that era.IMG_20180526_214310_153.jpeg 20180514_204701.jpeg Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

17 June 2018, 12:06 PM	#88
jclaraperea "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Juan Carlos Location: Mexico Watch: Daytona 116519 Posts: 495	This is my 1983 16750. ; ) Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk Pro

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