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Old 22 April 2015, 09:10 AM   #1
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Incoming! 16660 Matte Dial Sea-Dweller

Just arrived back from ABC is this matte dial 16660 sea-dweller.

I got it a month ago and was blown away with the condition so thought it deserved a service and all I can say is WOW!

This is my first sea-dweller and I truly think this will be one of my all time Grail watches.

My only problem now is that it is too nice to wear...


Any thoughts are appreciated, I think/hope I've done well :-)
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Old 22 April 2015, 09:12 AM   #2
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Stunning!!
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Old 22 April 2015, 10:22 AM   #3
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Amazing! Sea dweller is my favorite too.
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Old 22 April 2015, 10:23 AM   #4
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excellent score! ABC are an amazing shop -- i purchased my red sub from their sister store hill street watch company.

wear it and dont worry about it..
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Old 22 April 2015, 10:43 AM   #5
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congrats! The trip 6 is one of my favorites
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Old 22 April 2015, 11:37 AM   #6
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Wow!!! I love this! I'm a fan!
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Old 22 April 2015, 11:38 AM   #7
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Looks amazing
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Old 22 April 2015, 11:39 AM   #8
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Very nice! Congrats!!
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Old 22 April 2015, 01:33 PM   #9
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Looks great! Would look even better without the plastic sheet.
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Old 22 April 2015, 01:47 PM   #10
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Looks fantastic!! Don't be shy, wear with pride!
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Old 22 April 2015, 02:12 PM   #11
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What did the service entail?
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Old 22 April 2015, 02:54 PM   #12
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Georgeous, congratulations!
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Old 22 April 2015, 05:09 PM   #13
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Beautiful. I'm considering having my untouched 1665 polished, but scared I won't want to wear it!!
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Old 22 April 2015, 05:33 PM   #14
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Just arrived back from ABC is this matte dial 16660 sea-dweller.

I got it a month ago and was blown away with the condition so thought it deserved a service and all I can say is WOW!

This is my first sea-dweller and I truly think this will be one of my all time Grail watches.

My only problem now is that it is too nice to wear...


Any thoughts are appreciated, I think/hope I've done well :-)
Nice one, congrats and enjoy.

As for thoughts - I hope you're not going to wear it in public like that; take the bloody plastic off! It's already decades old, dude

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Old 22 April 2015, 08:16 PM   #15
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Nice one, congrats and enjoy.

As for thoughts - I hope you're not going to wear it in public like that; take the bloody plastic off! It's already decades old, dude

LOLLLLLLLL didn't even notice that! LOL
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Old 22 April 2015, 08:38 PM   #16
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666 matte is a rare breed - that is a beautiful example. Wear it and enjoy
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Old 23 April 2015, 12:04 AM   #17
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Nice one, congrats and enjoy.

As for thoughts - I hope you're not going to wear it in public like that; take the bloody plastic off! It's already decades old, dude

maybe his couches and other furniture are also covered in plastic too?
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Old 22 April 2015, 07:00 PM   #18
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You have done very well.
Wear in good health
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Old 22 April 2015, 09:34 PM   #19
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Very nice! Congrats!!
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Old 22 April 2015, 10:47 PM   #20
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Thats a real beauty - wear it and enjoy!
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Old 22 April 2015, 10:54 PM   #21
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Old 23 April 2015, 12:08 AM   #22
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That's exactly why I like my vintage pieces "pre-loved" (not really caring if they're polished previously or not) - I actually am more carefree wearing them than I am with most of my modern pieces and that's why I enjoy them so much.

Either way - that's a beautiful triple 6 and I'd love to add one eventually to go alongside my early 16800 - please WEAR it in good health!

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Old 23 April 2015, 12:40 AM   #23
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Love this watch! Congrats!
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Old 23 April 2015, 01:02 AM   #24
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Here is one in the wild, without the plastic :-)
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Old 23 April 2015, 02:47 AM   #25
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Nice sea dweller ,
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Old 23 April 2015, 05:58 AM   #26
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great looking watch
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Old 23 April 2015, 09:47 AM   #27
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Beautiful. I just picked up a Triple 6, 8.3 serial serviced by ABC in the recent past. They do a great job.

Look for my photo post separately.
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Old 23 April 2015, 09:58 AM   #28
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Congratulations on your choice

I am currently looking at a 666
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Old 23 April 2015, 10:25 AM   #29
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Stunning piece! Great choice for your first SD. A '666' is definitely one of my favorite transitional models.
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Old 24 April 2015, 12:52 AM   #30
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