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12 October 2015, 10:24 PM | #1 |
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Came across a beauty in the wild
Went visiting a customer today who was wearing a little beauty.
Bought it new in 1979, still as box and papers, he had no clue whatsoever of the value of his watch. He will hand it to it's son when time comes. It is feather light compared to my SDc. Gave him the advice to put it in a safe back in Europe, as it can never be replaced and buy a 114060. Just love those kind of stories.
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12 October 2015, 10:33 PM | #2 |
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That is a beauty!
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12 October 2015, 11:05 PM | #3 |
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A beauty but why put it in a safe...he should continue to wear it...then pass it down!
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12 October 2015, 11:09 PM | #4 |
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What a beauty!
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12 October 2015, 11:29 PM | #5 |
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a safe....what kind of advice is that.
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12 October 2015, 11:30 PM | #6 |
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12 October 2015, 11:33 PM | #7 |
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I am in Congo... During a presidential election time. Do you never watch the news ?
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12 October 2015, 11:35 PM | #8 |
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Beautiful
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12 October 2015, 11:55 PM | #9 |
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Beautiful watch that must be worn.
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12 October 2015, 11:59 PM | #10 |
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13 October 2015, 12:03 AM | #11 |
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very nice!!
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13 October 2015, 01:38 AM | #12 |
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Very nice!
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13 October 2015, 01:40 AM | #13 |
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Great looking Sub! (And of course, your SD as well)
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(although you did mention 'back in Europe')
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Done.
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Well when I see CNN people can't even locate France... It might be a could thing 😂😂😂
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13 October 2015, 01:07 PM | #18 |
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Came across a beauty in the wild
Nice classic watch, in some developing countries is dangerous to wear a nice watch specially Rolex (recognized brand). I am originally from El Salvador and completely understand your advice, unfortunately.
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Would the typical knucklehead criminal in the Congo think this beat up watch is valuable? Compared to a shiny new SubC that looks like it's expensive?
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13 October 2015, 02:40 PM | #20 |
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In some countries any watch never seen before is attractive to a thief (both those in mil uniform or street thug). They don't have to know the value up front, they just need to know it has potential to make them money when sold.
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