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Old 5 August 2011, 01:04 PM   #1
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Unboxing a Sandwich

It was a toss between a 312 and a 351. I've read reviews, got suggestions and various advise. Basically, it boiled down to strap options. The 312 being more versatile than the other due to the latter's dial and color of its hands. To help me further in my decision, I had to go back to my strap history with my 104. I just had to ask myself the simple question of: how often do I wear a brown (or brown shade) strap. Since the question was answered with my 104 being 20% on a brown strap and 80% on various other color combos, the decision was much simpler.

A few days ago, a micro breakfast GTG was held in a resto in Greenhills. Thanks to another member in our local watch forum, he was able to hook me up with a friend of his who was selling one. I wasted no time and asked for an appointment with the seller that same day. He is also a member in our local forum. We met somewhere in Pasig and brought a blank check just incase

You guys may be surprised but I haven't tried on a 1950 case ever. However, when I got to meet with the seller, tried it on, and said to myself, it wont leave my wrist anymore. The 1950 is indeed nice A sight to behold and something new and different from the 104's case.

However, it was just lately that I got to snap photos of it and will wear it for the first time this weekend

So, without further much a do. Here's the unboxing of my sandwhich.

The boxed sandwich:





What's inside:





Immediately strapped on my favorite black strap for now:





The customary wrist shot:







Thanks for looking
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Old 5 August 2011, 01:32 PM   #2
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Enjoy - if the 1950's case fits you then it's hard to beat

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Old 5 August 2011, 01:41 PM   #3
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Very Nice!!! i have one also.

What's the strap?
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Old 5 August 2011, 01:52 PM   #4
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Congrats! 312 was my first...enjoy
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Old 5 August 2011, 01:55 PM   #5
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Very nice, I like that strap as well.

Congrats.
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Old 5 August 2011, 03:25 PM   #6
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Congrats! Beauty!
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Old 5 August 2011, 07:58 PM   #7
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great score. congratulations!
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Old 5 August 2011, 08:09 PM   #8
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very smart , good health to wear.
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Old 5 August 2011, 09:23 PM   #9
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congrats!! its gorgeous!
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Old 5 August 2011, 10:09 PM   #10
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You're going to love the 312--one of the best looks out there
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Old 5 August 2011, 11:14 PM   #11
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Great purchase, enjoy.
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Old 6 August 2011, 12:14 AM   #12
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Nice watch, congrats!
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Old 6 August 2011, 12:27 AM   #13
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Big Congrats !!!
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Old 6 August 2011, 12:35 AM   #14
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I know I enjoyed my 312 for a good long time!
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Old 6 August 2011, 12:59 AM   #15
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Old 6 August 2011, 02:19 AM   #16
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Gorgeous sandwich you got there bro! haha.
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Old 6 August 2011, 02:30 AM   #17
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Congratulation!

All this sandwich talks makes me hungry!!!!
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Old 6 August 2011, 03:35 AM   #18
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Congrats! Feels good, doesn't it!
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Kabayan !!! Love the combo strap!!! Fits perfect!! post it in Pinoy thread!!!
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Old 6 August 2011, 12:46 PM   #20
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Old 7 August 2011, 05:08 AM   #22
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congrats! i was exactly on the same boat... couldn't decide to go for the 312 or 351. i went for the 312 and very happy with it. btw nice strap, is it heroic 18?
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Old 7 August 2011, 05:17 AM   #23
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What a beautiful watch. Congratulations!
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Old 7 August 2011, 08:05 PM   #24
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Mesmerising! What a beautiful piece you have there.
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Old 7 August 2011, 08:28 PM   #26
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Nice watch. I looked at the 312 yesterday but went with a 351 myself.
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Old 8 August 2011, 12:11 AM   #27
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Wonderful watch. Enjoy it!!
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