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Old 29 November 2014, 06:02 AM   #31
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A hell of a watch!! And nice pics too. Lug holes and SEL is cream on top.
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Old 29 November 2014, 06:09 AM   #32
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Many thanks all, pleasure to share

Alpino, yes & correct

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Old 29 November 2014, 06:15 AM   #33
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Old 29 November 2014, 06:22 AM   #34
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Beautiful. And where did you find a complete set like that... is it unworn, NOS...
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Old 29 November 2014, 06:26 AM   #35
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beautiful. And where did you find a complete set like that... Is it unworn, nos...

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Old 29 November 2014, 07:03 AM   #36
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looks like new well done enjoy it in good faith
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Old 29 November 2014, 07:19 AM   #37
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Alpino, yes & correct
correct for Europe North I presume, but which country ? Is it Finland ?

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Old 29 November 2014, 07:39 AM   #38
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that looks in beautiful condition !
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Old 29 November 2014, 04:04 PM   #39
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correct for Europe North I presume, but which country ? Is it Finland ?




Yes sir

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Old 29 November 2014, 04:28 PM   #40
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Beautiful watch. Congrats!
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Old 29 November 2014, 04:31 PM   #41
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Beautiful watch. congrats
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Old 29 November 2014, 04:41 PM   #42
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Looks absolutely stunning
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Old 29 November 2014, 05:07 PM   #43
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Beautiful!

The same kind of watch as Fidel Castro! lol
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Old 30 November 2014, 01:19 AM   #44
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GMT is a Rolex icon! Enjoy!
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Old 30 November 2014, 01:53 AM   #45
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Some more modern classics:











1.8mm spring bars from Ofrei

7891 is the one



Life is easier with lug holes

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Old 30 November 2014, 03:51 AM   #46
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Absolutely gorgeous! Well done.
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Old 30 November 2014, 03:54 AM   #47
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Old 1 December 2014, 04:42 PM   #48
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Old 1 December 2014, 04:54 PM   #49
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Nice 16710 coke! My old friend says hi


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Old 1 December 2014, 05:04 PM   #50
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Nice! Congrats
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Old 1 December 2014, 08:14 PM   #51
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Old 1 December 2014, 08:21 PM   #52
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Good to see the watch well and truly outlast the airline.........

I think I read a quote once that when Pan Am was wound up it had enough frequent flyer miles out to fill every seat on their planes for 4 might have even been 7 years......
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Old 1 December 2014, 08:21 PM   #53
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Very nice!! Congrats!!
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Old 1 December 2014, 11:03 PM   #54
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Wow! you scored an excellent piece in an excellent condition!
I really love this watch!

HUUUGGEEE Congrats!!
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Old 4 December 2014, 05:37 AM   #55
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Yes sir

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Thank you for this info.

Oysterworld site (http://www.oysterworld.de) have been updated using it.
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Old 4 December 2014, 07:15 AM   #56
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Old 4 December 2014, 07:19 AM   #57
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The Classic GMT. Well Done.
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Old 4 December 2014, 07:44 AM   #58
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Iconic. True classic beauty. Much congrats.
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Old 4 December 2014, 08:22 AM   #59
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Old 4 December 2014, 09:42 AM   #60
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Love that classic, congratulations on getting that beauty.
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