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1 July 2013, 02:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: DFW, TX
Watch: Speedmaster
Posts: 672
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My First!
I've been researching and searching for a while now. I wasn't quite sure how to even pick a first...there are so many great options!
Some of the details that I knew were that I wanted lug holes and I wanted tritium. I finally decided between an early 90's 16570 or a 1016 (I like the idea of flying under the radar). I was definitely leaning toward the 16570 (lower price and more plentiful), but then found a local deal on the 1016 a couple days ago that I couldn't resist. I thought hard about it for about 2 days, but there were a few details that just clinched it for me.. Good price, birth year watch, recently serviced, very clean, matching hands/dial, light "egg shell" patina, original end-links and bracelet... need I go on? The stars seemed to have aligned, so I pulled the trigger.  I talked to the jeweler on the phone 3 times in 2 days  asked a bunch of questions, compared it to pics here on TRF and to a reference book, then finally jotted down a bunch of notes on details to check in person... comparing dial font to the age/serial, bracelet/EL codes, etc. Long story short, I was happy! I've got 14 days to be sure I'm satisfied with the purchase. What do you guys think? |
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1 July 2013, 02:48 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Robert
Location: Sweden/Croatia
Watch: 1675 gmt
Posts: 96
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I think you a very lucky!!! Congrates!!!
Im on the same journy that you finished right now, this will be my next rolla!!! Comgrates again mate, she looks amazing!!! |
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1 July 2013, 02:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Up a tree
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Well Done!!!
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1 July 2013, 02:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats!
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1 July 2013, 03:13 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,986
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Very nice - congrats!
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1 July 2013, 03:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Pete
Location: Arizona
Watch: ing Duke bball
Posts: 1,488
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Congrats and wear it in good health!
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1 July 2013, 03:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Belgium
Posts: 2,239
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Welcome to vintage madness !
Very nice explorer, congrats ! |
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1 July 2013, 03:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Paris
Posts: 3,579
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Could you post more pictures with the leather strap? It looks very good that way. :)
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1 July 2013, 04:04 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF, south bay
Posts: 5,221
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Nice classic exp.
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1 July 2013, 04:19 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Watch: 1973 Datejust
Posts: 18
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Love it around the Blantons. Fine watch and fine bourbon. They sure make it good at Buffalo Trace :)
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1 July 2013, 05:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: DFW, TX
Watch: Speedmaster
Posts: 672
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Thanks everyone! Glad it passed the test! I was waiting with bated breath for someone to say "ohhh.. yeah, sorry dude.. that's a fake." Whew!
Walhberg - You got it! I'll post some more pics on the strap. It's from Hodinkee. I totally recommend their straps, amazing quality and feel. Very buttery leather. Chorvath - Agreed! Blanton's is great stuff. - Also, I'm officially honored...5 posts in 5 years on this forum and my lowly thread made the cut! Haha.. Thanks again! |
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1 July 2013, 06:27 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: USA
Watch: 1680 Red
Posts: 694
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You did good - Loving that classic style!!
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1 July 2013, 07:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Allan
Location: USA
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Nicely done, a classic.
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1 July 2013, 07:25 AM
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Location: Stockholm
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Thats a Keeper!
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1 July 2013, 07:30 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Matt
Location: A long way from..
Watch: 16610
Posts: 210
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Well done, sir!
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1 July 2013, 07:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Nathaniel
Location: Wisconsin
Watch: 5513
Posts: 1,991
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Nice! Good choice.
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1 July 2013, 11:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: DFW, TX
Watch: Speedmaster
Posts: 672
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More shots on the Hodinkee.
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1 July 2013, 11:36 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Joe
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 12,838
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Ugh, so nice! Love the Explorer
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1 July 2013, 01:06 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Jan
Location: PA
Watch: GMT II
Posts: 1,110
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That is a stunning watch. Congratulations.
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1 July 2013, 01:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Chris
Location: VA
Watch: 1675
Posts: 62
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Great looking watch!
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1 July 2013, 01:41 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Fred
Location: KY, USA
Watch: GMT-Master II
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Nice looking. Congrats ;)
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1 July 2013, 01:44 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Somewhere in PA
Watch: All of them...
Posts: 10,355
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Great watch! Congrats!
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1 July 2013, 08:55 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,123
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Wow, looks like it just came out of a time machine, congratulations!
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1 July 2013, 10:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Paris
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It looks really really really good with the leather strap.
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2 July 2013, 02:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: DFW, TX
Watch: Speedmaster
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Thanks again everyone!
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2 July 2013, 04:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Lawrence
Location: Canada
Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5
Posts: 653
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What a beautiful watch!
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2 July 2013, 06:29 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: DFW, TX
Watch: Speedmaster
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Quote:
Um...I like that avatar..
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2 July 2013, 08:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: George
Location: Athens, Greece
Watch: es --> A lot !
Posts: 2,327
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I could only say.........Very well done
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