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Old 29 November 2012, 02:38 PM   #1
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Thinking of a fat lady

I was thinking of adding this particular vintage to my collection. For those who own it or have owned it would you recommend it from the Gmt line?
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Old 29 November 2012, 02:40 PM   #2
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Great watch if you can find one at the right price and in good condition. The Fat lady dials have a lot of issues.
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Old 29 November 2012, 06:09 PM   #3
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The Fat lady dials have a lot of issues.
Don't know what they would be. I wore one for 25 years and never had a problem. I regret flipping it to this day.
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Old 29 November 2012, 07:01 PM   #4
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It's a nice watch which I owned for 27 years.

However, servicing costs were getting increasingly high (I only service with Rolex) and since I have no room for sentiment, I flipped it for the new GMT II ceramic. No regrets.

"Out with the old, in with the new'' is my motto. Others will of course feel differently.
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Old 29 November 2012, 07:50 PM   #5
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I have a 1983 fat lady, which is birth year for me. I love it. Still my favourite watch to wear.
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Old 29 November 2012, 08:06 PM   #6
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I used to have one. Still regret selling it.

It's a nice watch, definitely my favorite from the GMT's.
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Old 29 November 2012, 11:07 PM   #7
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1983 would be an awesome year to own :)
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Old 30 November 2012, 11:15 AM   #8
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It has tritium on white gold indices so it can Patina(d). Sapphire glass, quick adjust GMT hands which is a plus for me. And of course thick case and crown guards for being a Fat Lady.

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