The Vintage Adventure...

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It all started when I felt - bored - of all the current available models, from many brands. Though I haven't own MANY of the watches offered today, but I feel content with what I have.

However, having what I have, is always not enough - somehow. I know most of you crazy watch owners are the same. Content, but never enough hahaha...

And with numerous brands, starting from Panerai, Tudor, Heuer, Bell n Ross, you name it, releasing "vintage" inspired time pieces, to me - they are well, vintage wannabes, and can never be a true vintage no matter what.

IMHO vintage is exclusively for an item, aged gracefully with time and wear. And nothing in this world can truly replicate it. It's just like a vintage painting, you can copy it, but you can never have it the same. Sure you can have some parts being repaired and all, I'm not a purists when it comes down to vintage watches, if it's neccessary to make it better, or to make it look nicer, then I don't mind at all.

So, I acquired a headonly vintage 5513 not so long ago. And it became my most favorite possession. I wear it day-in, day-out, and even my wife said, you never take it off! And never did I take it off indeed. It has an aura that I really love, it's very subtle, it's unique, and perhaps, many modern people will think "its fake". I know some years back, I would, because I have never seen a rolex with golden caramel lume and gilt writings before. Nor have I ever worn it with NATOs and straps etc.

I like it.

But now, it's time to have it rotated! It's time to make way... for yet...

Another....




Vintage....




So here it comes, I have always been obsessed to find one in a very good condition... and finally...







Obligatory wrist shot!






But, to spice things up, I got my 5513 a spanking brand new "vintage" strap!








And here's a picture of them both!