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Old 5 May 2009, 10:01 PM   #31
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A 1960's 6694 gilt dial Precision and a 1970's 5501 Air King
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Old 5 May 2009, 10:19 PM   #32
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Old 5 May 2009, 10:24 PM   #33
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Old 5 May 2009, 10:50 PM   #34
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Rare one of a kind 1957 "Seasalt" dial Oyster Perpetual date
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Old 5 May 2009, 10:59 PM   #35
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Old 5 May 2009, 11:06 PM   #36
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Great examples, everybody!!!

Harold, that root beer ROCKS!
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Old 5 May 2009, 11:48 PM   #37
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is it me or the angle of the photo? the rootbeer does look slightly larger than the pepsi.

does the brighter colour makes it appear larger?
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Old 5 May 2009, 11:51 PM   #38
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Old 5 May 2009, 11:56 PM   #39
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Amazing examples guys!!! WOW!!
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Old 5 May 2009, 11:57 PM   #40
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As usual I'm a bit late for the party. great pics guys

Here's my 6605 DJ from 1956
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Old 6 May 2009, 12:12 AM   #41
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Old 6 May 2009, 12:14 AM   #42
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Wow, wow, wow! Fantastic examples everyone!
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Old 6 May 2009, 12:31 AM   #43
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As usual I'm a bit late for the party. great pics guys

Here's my 6605 DJ from 1956
Chris I'm so jealous of that dial...makes mine look like a crusty old battered piece of salt cod or something.

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Old 6 May 2009, 12:54 AM   #44
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Chris I'm so jealous of that dial...makes mine look like a crusty old battered piece of salt cod or something.

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If I get in closer with the 60mm macro you can see a few craters

Love the indices of yours Jim, oh so elegant
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Old 6 May 2009, 01:23 AM   #45
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A 1967 1803, a 1960's 7995, and a not so vintage 1984 16803
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Old 6 May 2009, 01:26 AM   #46
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My wife bought a Lady-Perpetual from 1943 this weekend. Pics are posted in this thread..

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Old 6 May 2009, 06:39 AM   #47
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An old watch, a 9964, SN 5675XX. Originaly on an Oyster riveted bracelet, currently on a leather strap.





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Old 6 May 2009, 06:48 AM   #48
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Here's a pic of mine. The marks on the cyclops are just dust. Enjoying it on my wrist as I type.
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Old 6 May 2009, 11:45 AM   #49
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Probably the youngest vintage sub: 1985 16800 Matte dial

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Old 6 May 2009, 12:55 PM   #50
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Old 6 May 2009, 03:56 PM   #51
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Nice thread and great pictures. Thanks everyone.
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Old 6 May 2009, 04:25 PM   #52
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Old 6 May 2009, 04:40 PM   #53
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I have no vintage pieces, but these are fantastic posts! I am thoroughly enjoying them.
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Old 6 May 2009, 04:47 PM   #54
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Here are my two oldest, both from the early 60s.



Perpetual Date 1500 circa 1964



Day Date 1803 circa 1962
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Old 6 May 2009, 04:53 PM   #55
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As usual I'm a bit late for the party. great pics guys

Here's my 6605 DJ from 1956

What an absolutely beautiful dial Chris.
You must contact me if you ever want to trade or sell this!
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Old 6 May 2009, 10:12 PM   #56
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There are some beauties here for sure. Thanks for posting.
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Old 6 May 2009, 11:59 PM   #57
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Old 7 May 2009, 12:28 AM   #58
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I'm jot exactly sure what this one would be called, maybe the father of Rolex?

Its a Wilsdorf & Davis hallmarked to 1908, currently with Bob Ridley for restoration. The case work is finished and he's working on the movement now.

A couple of before and after shots of the case:
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Old 7 May 2009, 12:30 AM   #59
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Al I love that.

You are a man of class and taste.

But we knew that already!

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here are my three "vintage" models
I have a couple older watches
a)My first watch, from 1975 a YG plated Oyster Date
b)One of my favorites to wear, a 14kt yg #1503/7 from 1972
c)A classic bubbleback from 1948, model #3300 18kt yellow/pink gold in mint condition
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