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DiamondJack · 29 June 2011, 07:11 PM

Morning all

Just thought I would share my latest acquisition. Required quite a bit of pressure on Al (Alanski) to release her into my care, but luckily for me he was after bigger prey

So here's my transitional 16800 with full package in absolutely mint condition

. According to my research, this was the first sub with the gold outline markers and gloss dial which, by the way, has now gone uniformly matte. But according to Al, this little beauty has been a real safe queen and never really seen the light of day in her 25 years existence - hence the crazy tango orange lume which is what attracted me to her most. Even the pearl is tango orange

The photos dont really show the bright orange but take it from me....... it's tango time

So now to show her off and wear her like she was born to be worn. Now clearly, as with my red, I needed to visit ABP first.......and she is now wearing a black matte alligator strap with matching double orange stitching and orange lining

Sorry bracelet aficionados

See you London guys and intrepid travellers at the London GTG on Sat if all goes to plan

jamesw · 29 June 2011, 07:17 PM

Yep, dig the tango!

Raucky · 29 June 2011, 07:35 PM

Great looking combination!

travisb · 29 June 2011, 07:37 PM

Congrats!

93 Turbo · 29 June 2011, 07:44 PM

DJ, your new addition looks great. A well patinated dial really adds to the character. looking forward to seeing pics from the GTG.

alanski · 29 June 2011, 07:51 PM

enjoy it mate

i know its in good hands , it really is a lot more orange in real life
due to the lighting in the pics it doesnt look so

heres a couple of scans i took when i owned her which also indicate
how the dial has turned matt over the yrs

strap looks great

wear it in the best of health mate and speak soon

Al

DiamondJack · 29 June 2011, 07:56 PM

Thanks Al

Yes much better photos of the tango lume

And thx again for letting her go

Hope you landed the other big fish?

alanski · 29 June 2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Thanks Al

Yes much better photos of the tango lume

And thx again for letting her go

Hope you landed the other big fish?

yip get it in a coupla weeks

will show you it next time im passing your way

which should be in a coupla months

Chris B · 29 June 2011, 07:58 PM

Many congratulations D J

Art 1 · 29 June 2011, 08:10 PM

Well done.

HL65 · 29 June 2011, 08:26 PM

Congrats Steve!! Alan--you let her go!! Wow....Wear her in good health Steve!! She is brand new after all these years--well preserved by Alan!

alanski · 29 June 2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Congrats Steve!! Alan--you let her go!! Wow....Wear her in good health Steve!! She is brand new after all these years--well preserved by Alan!

yeah it is super mint this piece without a doubt

only a few hairlines here and there on the bracelet otherwise a minter

the 16800 isnt a super rare reference by any means but to find one looking the way this one does is pretty rare
can count on one hand how many i have seen the last 5 yrs collecting

you know how it goes ken , wanted something else so had to sell
a bit or two to fund this bad bad disease ive got

HL65 · 29 June 2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by alanski

yeah it is super mint this piece without a doubt

only a few hairlines here and there on the bracelet otherwise a minter

the 16800 isnt a super rare reference by any means but to find one looking the way this one does is pretty rare
can count on one hand how many i have seen the last 5 yrs collecting

you know how it goes ken , wanted something else so had to sell
a bit or two to fund this bad bad disease ive got

Oh how I know Alan my friend!!

Look forward to seeing the new toy!!

DiamondJack · 29 June 2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Congrats Steve!! Alan--you let her go!! Wow....Wear her in good health Steve!! She is brand new after all these years--well preserved by Alan!

Thx Ken

And yes it took quite a bit of arm twisting. Al always fought off my requests as this was one of his "keepers"

But on the basis of "never say never", I kept batting away and am very pleased to have her on board.

Thankfully, there are always bigger fish out there to bring about unexpected early release dates

Having said that, I'm a definite hoarder so only one way traffic for me

HL65 · 29 June 2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Thx Ken

And yes it took quite a bit of arm twisting. Al always fought off my requests as this was one of his "keepers"

But on the basis of "never say never", I kept batting away and am very pleased to have her on board.

Thankfully, there are always bigger fish out there to bring about unexpected early release dates

Having said that, I'm a definite hoarder so only one way traffic for me

Well you did good my friend!! Wear her in good health Steve!!

mitchy · 29 June 2011, 08:39 PM

Congrats on a great watch wear in good health

Sherwooddavid · 29 June 2011, 08:54 PM

Great looking watch,congrats !

mrbill2mrbill2 · 29 June 2011, 09:03 PM

Nice!!

dddrees · 29 June 2011, 10:25 PM

Great looking watch.

I like that orange lume, Congrats.

lhanddds · 29 June 2011, 10:55 PM

Nice looking watch strap combo

757doc001 · 29 June 2011, 11:22 PM

Man thats a beauty, makes me regret having to sell my 16800 this morning with khaki lume, I am officially without a sub,

Unless someone wants to donate one to me out of the goodness of their heart

DiamondJack · 29 June 2011, 11:17 PM

Thanks Guys

Really appreciate the feedback

One of the huge benefits of TRF is being able to share our passion (or should I say obsession) with fellow aficionados around the world

And no negative comments so far on my choice of strap

I thought I might have been pushing the boundaries a bit when I ordered this one .... but, if I say so myself, it really does go quite well and definitely accentuates the orange lume

2th Dr · 29 June 2011, 11:35 PM

Holy smokes! Well done Steve!

Puffy · 29 June 2011, 11:44 PM

stunner mate! Well done!

BeekerMuppet · 29 June 2011, 11:50 PM

Great colors indeed. Congrats on the vintage watch

Johny · 29 June 2011, 11:56 PM

lovely watch steve. congratulations.

HPY · 30 June 2011, 12:08 AM

very nice

swish77 · 30 June 2011, 12:10 AM

Amazing color tritium, but I wonder if that lume will lighten/brighten over time if worn a lot, especially if it's exposed to the sun frequently. I know there are so many variables when it comes to the aging of tritium, but I've read that it can return to lighter shades, depending on how much sun it gets. Nice "problem" to have. Great watch!

DiamondJack · 30 June 2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Amazing color tritium, but I wonder if that lume will lighten/brighten over time if worn a lot, especially if it's exposed to the sun frequently. I know there are so many variables when it comes to the aging of tritium, but I've read that it can return to lighter shades, depending on how much sun it gets. Nice "problem" to have. Great watch!

Thx Aaron

I hope the lume won't lighten otherwise I will only be wearing it after dark

But if anyone else has any experience of this it would be greatly appreciated and sooner rather than later !!!

It has lost all of its luminous qualities completely, so i would hope it has settled to this colour but any more info very much appreciated.

DiamondJack · 30 June 2011, 05:49 AM

This was raised by Aaron, so I was wondering if anyone else has any experience of the colour of the lume lightening when re-exposed to daylight on a regular basis?

Any info would be greatly appreciated and sooner rather than later !!!

It has lost all of its luminous qualities completely, so I would hope it has settled to this colour but any more info very much appreciated.

29 June 2011, 07:35 PM	#3
Raucky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Ohio Watch: Milgauss Wht V Posts: 204	Great looking combination! __________________ Milgauss Wht V

29 June 2011, 07:37 PM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Beautiful!! Congrats!

29 June 2011, 08:26 PM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,985	Congrats Steve!! Alan--you let her go!! Wow....Wear her in good health Steve!! She is brand new after all these years--well preserved by Alan! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 June 2011, 08:39 PM	#16
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	Congrats on a great watch wear in good health __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

29 June 2011, 09:03 PM	#18
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Nice!! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

29 June 2011, 07:17 PM	#2
jamesw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	Yep, dig the tango!

29 June 2011, 07:44 PM	#5
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,553	DJ, your new addition looks great. A well patinated dial really adds to the character. looking forward to seeing pics from the GTG.

29 June 2011, 07:51 PM	#6
alanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 196	enjoy it mate i know its in good hands , it really is a lot more orange in real life due to the lighting in the pics it doesnt look so heres a couple of scans i took when i owned her which also indicate how the dial has turned matt over the yrs strap looks great wear it in the best of health mate and speak soon Al

29 June 2011, 07:56 PM	#7
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Thanks Al Yes much better photos of the tango lume And thx again for letting her go Hope you landed the other big fish?

29 June 2011, 07:58 PM	#9
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulations D J

29 June 2011, 08:10 PM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Well done.

29 June 2011, 08:54 PM	#17
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Great looking watch,congrats !

29 June 2011, 10:25 PM	#19
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Great looking watch. I like that orange lume, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 June 2011, 10:55 PM	#20
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Nice looking watch strap combo

29 June 2011, 11:22 PM	#21
757doc001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Virginia Watch: 116610LN C Posts: 478	Man thats a beauty, makes me regret having to sell my 16800 this morning with khaki lume, I am officially without a sub, Unless someone wants to donate one to me out of the goodness of their heart __________________ Don't just make a living, make a difference!

29 June 2011, 11:17 PM	#22
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Thanks Guys Really appreciate the feedback One of the huge benefits of TRF is being able to share our passion (or should I say obsession) with fellow aficionados around the world And no negative comments so far on my choice of strap I thought I might have been pushing the boundaries a bit when I ordered this one .... but, if I say so myself, it really does go quite well and definitely accentuates the orange lume

29 June 2011, 11:35 PM	#23
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Holy smokes! Well done Steve!

29 June 2011, 11:44 PM	#24
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	stunner mate! Well done! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

29 June 2011, 11:50 PM	#25
BeekerMuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Yuri Location: NL Watch: 14000M, 16570 Posts: 574	Great colors indeed. Congrats on the vintage watch __________________ (Wearing) First Luxury Watch: Seiko Kinetic Arctura 5M42-0E39 & First Rolex: Air King 14000M Black dial (K) & Second Rolex: Explorer II 16570 White dial (V) (Saving for) Grand Seiko SBGH015J1

29 June 2011, 11:56 PM	#26
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	lovely watch steve. congratulations. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

30 June 2011, 12:08 AM	#27
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	very nice

30 June 2011, 12:10 AM	#28
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,980	Amazing color tritium, but I wonder if that lume will lighten/brighten over time if worn a lot, especially if it's exposed to the sun frequently. I know there are so many variables when it comes to the aging of tritium, but I've read that it can return to lighter shades, depending on how much sun it gets. Nice "problem" to have. Great watch!

30 June 2011, 05:49 AM	#30
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	This was raised by Aaron, so I was wondering if anyone else has any experience of the colour of the lume lightening when re-exposed to daylight on a regular basis? Any info would be greatly appreciated and sooner rather than later !!! It has lost all of its luminous qualities completely, so I would hope it has settled to this colour but any more info very much appreciated.

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