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30 December 2015, 05:11 PM | #1 |
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Well I thought I was done for the year... Nope!
I thought I was done for the year, just traded my 78' 1680 and some $ for a splendid 77' Pre-Comex 5513 which I was taking to Bo at ABC Watchwerks to have regulated and thought "Hey, let me stop in to Hill Street and poke around". There in the case, staring at me was an equally gorgeous 1970' 1675, perfect matching "latte" patina and a scrumptious pepsi bezel. All at a price I can't mention in polite company.
Suffice it to say it's going to be a happy new year. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451458512.733436.jpg I also purchased a wonderfully faded black insert from ABC... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451459485.931503.jpg |
30 December 2015, 11:00 PM | #3 |
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Awesome. Congrats!
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30 December 2015, 11:11 PM | #4 |
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I love "latte" patina. Just perfect.
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30 December 2015, 11:22 PM | #5 |
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Very nice and congrats.
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31 December 2015, 12:17 AM | #7 |
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Thats fantastic! In the market for a 1675/16750 myself and finding the right one at the right price isn't too easy
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31 December 2015, 12:22 AM | #8 |
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Fantastic! Congratulations!
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31 December 2015, 12:29 AM | #9 |
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wow awesome! Congrats
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31 December 2015, 06:49 AM | #10 |
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Nice 2 watch rotation! Congrats
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31 December 2015, 06:57 AM | #11 |
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nice pair!
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31 December 2015, 09:44 AM | #12 |
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Great watch and great choice.
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31 December 2015, 09:46 AM | #13 |
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Congrats
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31 December 2015, 10:36 AM | #15 |
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Congrats!!!
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31 December 2015, 11:10 AM | #16 |
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Congrats
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1 January 2016, 02:56 AM | #17 |
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Hard to beat the look of patina it truly is beautiful.
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1 January 2016, 03:09 AM | #18 |
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Looks great!
Those bracelets are nice too! Please share the specifics. Happy New Year!
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Congrats
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1 January 2016, 03:31 AM | #20 | |
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Well I thought I was done for the year... Nope!
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Thanks! Actually I make and sell those bespoke bracelets. You can check out my instagram feed for ideas, search "chronocords". Message me if you're interested. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1451582939.915209.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1451582966.794287.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1451583060.707896.jpg |
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1 January 2016, 03:50 AM | #22 |
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Hill sreet watch Co. Is on the second floor of 635 S Hill St. They're in the same building as ABC.
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1 January 2016, 04:07 AM | #23 |
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I really would love a vintage sub or GMT but dont even know where to start looking and it seems the smallest thing can take a watch from priceless to worthless
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1 January 2016, 04:11 AM | #24 |
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It does take some time and patience to learn the basics but really you should try to find what looks good to you and then ask questions here. To me the most important things are a thick case, beautiful even patina, mathing hands and a correct insert. If possible try to get as many original period correct parts (crown, bracelet etc.) as possible.
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