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Old 17 October 2013, 09:35 PM   #1
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My first incoming thread.
[Note: I'm not an English native speaker so please be gentle if my writing is not completely correct ]

As you can see from my signature, my watch collection is very small. Moreover, only the Breitling (my daily wearer) and the Grand Seiko were actually bought by me, all the other watches were inherited from my late father.

I used to own a nice Zenith Fly-Back chronograph from the early nineties, perfectly working but after more than 20 years of use it was really in need of a service. That was quoted 550€, way too much IMHO, so I eventually sold it.

Than I went to the market for a weekend watch, something less sporty than the Breitling but not really a "dress watch". I was open to every brand with only a few constraints:
  • yellow or rose gold on leather or
  • steel & yellow or rose gold on bracelet;
  • price tag around 4000€;
  • 39 to 41mm diameter;
  • brand new or very recently serviced (with at least a one-year warranty of course);
  • historically correct with the case in good shape.

To cut a long story short, I found exactly what I was looking for. Steel and yellow gold on bracelet, 40mm case lightly polished, produced in 1990 or 1991, serviced just a week ago, from a very reputable seller and for exactly 4K Euros. Should be mine next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Anyone wanting to try and guess?
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Old 17 October 2013, 09:40 PM   #2
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Don't know about the watch, but nothing wrong with your English.
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Old 17 October 2013, 09:57 PM   #3
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Don't know about the watch, but nothing wrong with your English.
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Heck, your English is better than mine! Going with a Datejust...
Thanks guys! And I already have a DateJust TT (36mm).

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TT Sub or GMT? Whatever it is... congrats!
Thank you sir! You nailed it! Now let's guess the reference!

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Congrats! post some pics when the watch comes..
Of course will do.
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Old 17 October 2013, 10:11 PM   #4
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TT GMT is my guess, congratulations in advance!
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Old 17 October 2013, 10:21 PM   #5
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Old 17 October 2013, 11:00 PM   #6
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Good job.


Anyways, it's a black dial, E4 serial 16613.
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Old 17 October 2013, 10:59 PM   #7
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TT GMT is my guess, congratulations in advance!
Well, thanks but you should guess again
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Old 17 October 2013, 09:42 PM   #8
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TT Sub or GMT?

Whatever it is... congrats!
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Old 17 October 2013, 09:43 PM   #9
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Congrats! post some pics when the watch comes..
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Old 17 October 2013, 09:45 PM   #10
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Heck, your English is better than mine! Going with a Datejust...
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Old 17 October 2013, 09:54 PM   #11
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Old 18 October 2013, 12:09 AM   #12
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Old 18 October 2013, 12:17 AM   #13
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Welcome and enjoy it!

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Old 18 October 2013, 12:22 AM   #14
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Old 18 October 2013, 12:28 AM   #15
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Old 18 October 2013, 12:50 AM   #16
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Thanks guys.

The only pictures I have for now are from the seller (and they're not that good indeed).
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Old 18 October 2013, 01:26 AM   #17
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Thanks guys.

The only pictures I have for now are from the seller (and they're not that good indeed).
I have come to realize that pictures though a great visual representation, is never a substitute for seeing a watch in person.

I am sure your watch looks great. Congratulations.

Your written English is fine, better than most Americans actually.
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Old 18 October 2013, 02:24 AM   #18
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Gorgeous watch. Congrats and your English is just fine.
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Old 18 October 2013, 03:40 AM   #19
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A beauty - congrats again!
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Old 18 October 2013, 03:44 AM   #20
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Beautiful watch - congrats!
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Old 18 October 2013, 05:44 AM   #21
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Nice choice, look forward to wrist pics!
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Old 18 October 2013, 05:47 AM   #22
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Old 18 October 2013, 05:52 AM   #23
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Really nice watch! Congrats! Oh and your English is very good, better than many born in English speaking countries!
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Old 18 October 2013, 01:25 PM   #24
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Thanks everyone. I'm looking forward to receiving my watch and I'm posting pictures as soon as I have it. Just a question: how do you resize the bracelet? Are the screws or is there some kind of pin-and-collar solution implemented?

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Old 18 October 2013, 07:33 PM   #25
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Thanks everyone. I'm looking forward to receiving my watch and I'm posting pictures as soon as I have it. Just a question: how do you resize the bracelet? Are the screws or is there some kind of pin-and-collar solution implemented?

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It has a screwed-link bracelet. Easy to resize yourself once you have the watch in your possession. Congrats on a fantastic watch
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Old 18 October 2013, 07:38 PM   #26
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It has a screwed-link bracelet. Easy to resize yourself once you have the watch in your possession. Congrats on a fantastic watch
Thanks for the precious info and for the compliments. Damn, I simply can't wait.
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Old 18 October 2013, 07:44 PM   #27
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Bellissimo!

(I hope I got that right! If not, nice watch and congrats! )
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Old 18 October 2013, 10:18 PM   #28
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Bellissimo!

(I hope I got that right! If not, nice watch and congrats! )
Absolutely right! Thank you (and also a BIG "thank you" to all the other TRFers, you were all very nice indeed).
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Old 18 October 2013, 02:47 PM   #29
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