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Old 8 September 2014, 12:05 AM   #1
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Incoming blue snowflake!

Thanks to everybody who provided their opinions on this piece. I bought it today.

I got the dealer to pop off the bezel/insert, and the underside was as pure rich blue as the day it was sold, so the fade is natural (as far as it's possible to ascertain - v. reputable dealer) and everything on the watch appears to be original.

I love this hobby/sickness.
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Old 8 September 2014, 12:14 AM   #2
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Nice acquisition. Love the blue dial and white snowflake combo.
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Old 8 September 2014, 12:51 AM   #3
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I love it.
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Old 8 September 2014, 02:43 AM   #4
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Looking great buddy Congrats! Tons of character.
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Old 8 September 2014, 02:46 AM   #5
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Looks great (and a lot like the one I have) - congrats.
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Old 8 September 2014, 02:58 AM   #6
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Old 8 September 2014, 03:04 AM   #7
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Looks great, enjoy!
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Old 8 September 2014, 03:25 AM   #8
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Looks great

Was the previous owner here or on VRF? Almost looks familiar.
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Old 8 September 2014, 04:47 AM   #9
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Looking great. Love the snowflake
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Old 8 September 2014, 04:49 AM   #10
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Looking great. Love the snowflake
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:17 AM   #11
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Very nice congrats!
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:21 AM   #12
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Sweet blue snowflake!
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:23 AM   #13
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Very very nice. Enjoy it.
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Old 8 September 2014, 10:44 AM   #14
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Love the patina!
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Old 8 September 2014, 06:33 PM   #15
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Looks great

Was the previous owner here or on VRF? Almost looks familiar.
Not that I know of...
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Old 8 September 2014, 06:46 PM   #16
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super snowie!!
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Old 8 September 2014, 09:08 PM   #17
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Well done, my friend! Enjoy that vintage classic!
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Old 8 September 2014, 09:55 PM   #18
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Superb pcs!! Big congrats again bro:-)


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Old 8 September 2014, 11:36 PM   #19
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A super fine example
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Old 9 September 2014, 08:30 AM   #20
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Wow, great looking piece!

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Old 9 September 2014, 08:38 AM   #21
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What a FANTASTIC watch.

Congrats.
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Old 9 September 2014, 08:39 AM   #22
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Old 9 September 2014, 09:31 AM   #23
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Stunning piece! glad to see another snowflake in the TRF family :)
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Old 10 September 2014, 12:23 AM   #24
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Thanks all.
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Old 10 September 2014, 01:26 AM   #25
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Very nice congrats
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Old 11 September 2014, 06:16 AM   #26
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Wow. I like this one. Congrats!


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Old 7 February 2015, 08:13 PM   #27
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Thanks to everybody who provided their opinions on this piece. I bought it today.



I got the dealer to pop off the bezel/insert, and the underside was as pure rich blue as the day it was sold, so the fade is natural (as far as it's possible to ascertain - v. reputable dealer) and everything on the watch appears to be original.



I love this hobby/sickness.

Big congrats bro:) super clean and nice!!
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