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Old 7 April 2017, 05:30 AM   #1
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Icon14 SoCal your Rolex with a colorful band.
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Old 7 April 2017, 05:32 AM   #2
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Sometimes, it doesn't pay to be a part of socal.
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Old 7 April 2017, 06:01 AM   #3
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When I read: "........they remove the markers and sandblast the dials for an easier application of the paint........"

All I hear is: "They remove any remaining value the watch has left"

I bet they charge a hefty premium for destroying a vintage watch too
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Old 7 April 2017, 06:31 AM   #4
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Old 7 April 2017, 06:33 AM   #5
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Old 7 April 2017, 06:35 AM   #6
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Ummmmmmm............. to each their own?
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Old 7 April 2017, 06:45 AM   #7
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Old 7 April 2017, 06:58 AM   #8
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I'm in SoCal and I officially disavow that article.
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Old 7 April 2017, 07:12 AM   #9
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Old 7 April 2017, 08:07 AM   #10
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Old 7 April 2017, 08:52 AM   #11
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Old 7 April 2017, 08:58 AM   #12
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My eyes hurt at the prices. There cool but those prices are insane.
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Old 7 April 2017, 08:59 AM   #13
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This about sums it up!
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I knew If I just wait long enough, I'd be able to use this emoticon again...

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Old 7 April 2017, 09:21 AM   #15
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After seeing that, I hereby declare San Diego no longer a part of SoCal.
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Old 7 April 2017, 10:00 AM   #16
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My heart hurts after seeing this.
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Old 7 April 2017, 10:03 AM   #17
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Old 7 April 2017, 10:38 AM   #18
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Why? Just, why?
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Old 7 April 2017, 10:41 AM   #20
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Old 7 April 2017, 10:55 AM   #21
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Old 7 April 2017, 10:59 AM   #22
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Yeah... That's aweful
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Old 7 April 2017, 11:04 AM   #23
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Old 7 April 2017, 11:39 AM   #24
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As others have already mentioned, looks terrible.
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Old 7 April 2017, 11:51 AM   #25
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Santa Monica here. Ew.
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Old 7 April 2017, 12:48 PM   #26
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burn it with fire!! make it stop!!! what has been seen cannot be unseen and its just wrong........

Maybe a nice coat of 60's yellow housepaint applied with a roller will be the next tasteless fad that they will try and push....**vomit**
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Sweet Ginger Brown, noooooooo!!!
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Old 7 April 2017, 03:25 PM   #28
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Old 7 April 2017, 03:41 PM   #29
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Old 7 April 2017, 04:56 PM   #30
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Is it me, or do the straps look like Saltwater Taffy?
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