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Old 23 February 2011, 06:40 AM   #1
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Hi guys,

Well I made up my mind, this sub is singing to me.



Can't understand how it can be in such a great condition!!

Originally bought in 1988, it's a 9-serial. One owner before me.

With box and papers, which I understood is rare..?

Anyways, here she is:













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Old 23 February 2011, 06:44 AM   #2
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Congrats. lovely watch!
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Old 23 February 2011, 06:51 AM   #3
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nice watch man - lets see some wrist shots now
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Old 23 February 2011, 06:58 AM   #4
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nice watch man - lets see some wrist shots now
Thanks!

I'll take some wrist shots tomorrow, too dark right now. This one is going to get some serious wrist time...
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Old 23 February 2011, 07:39 AM   #5
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Beautiful. It looks in fantastic condition. Congratulations.
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Old 23 February 2011, 06:54 AM   #6
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I can see why that sub was singing to you! Congrats!
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Old 23 February 2011, 06:55 AM   #7
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That really looks like a good buy.
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Old 23 February 2011, 07:41 AM   #8
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Pic of the model number stamped on the case.
Notice that the papers say 16800.

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Old 23 February 2011, 08:22 AM   #9
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Pretty cool. It looks to be in fine shape. Congrats
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Old 23 February 2011, 08:25 AM   #10
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Pretty cool. It looks to be in fine shape. Congrats
Thank you Jason!

Thinking of taking this one on my next dive!
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Old 23 February 2011, 08:27 AM   #11
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I really love the matt dial!
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Old 23 February 2011, 08:29 AM   #12
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beautiful..... CONGRATS!!!!! :)

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Old 23 February 2011, 09:00 AM   #13
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One question, the winding crown has ofcourse the usual three dots from triplock, but they are crater formed, ie with a hollow center, sort of like "o". Also the five tops on the Rolex "crown" logo is the same, not plops, but circular hollow "o".

Just wondering as I haven't seen this before.
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Old 23 February 2011, 09:07 AM   #14
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Congrats, nice 168000, it's in great condition! Good choice!
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Old 23 February 2011, 09:15 AM   #15
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Wow the whole package and in such a beautiful condition.
Congrats and enjoy
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Old 23 February 2011, 09:18 AM   #16
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Nice. It looks like it is in good shape! And a complete package too.

Congrats.

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Old 23 February 2011, 10:02 AM   #17
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One question, the winding crown has ofcourse the usual three dots from triplock, but they are crater formed, ie with a hollow center, sort of like "o". Also the five tops on the Rolex "crown" logo is the same, not plops, but circular hollow "o".

Just wondering as I haven't seen this before.
Congrats on a great watch!!
Pix of the crown, please!!
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Old 23 February 2011, 06:25 PM   #18
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Congrats on a great watch!!
Pix of the crown, please!!
Here's a pic of the crown.

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Old 23 February 2011, 07:05 PM   #19
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Congrats , It looks great
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Old 24 February 2011, 06:34 AM   #20
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Here's a pic of the crown.
Great pix!! (they all are!!)
That watch is in prime condition!!! Huge congrats on your choice!! It may be the next sky-rockateer price-wise, that is.
I have never seen such a crown before. Try to post it in the WatchTech forum. Maybe one of the genious' there have an explanation...
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Old 23 February 2011, 10:14 AM   #21
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Very nice.
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Old 23 February 2011, 10:24 AM   #22
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Beautiful watch, well done on that one!

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Old 23 February 2011, 01:49 PM   #23
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I have a triple "6" Sea dweller and love it.Since your watch is from the same family I am sure you will love it as well.Congrats on a really cool watch
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Old 23 February 2011, 01:56 PM   #24
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Great looking watch
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Old 23 February 2011, 03:02 PM   #25
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Cool. Gotta love the extra zero 168000's. Made for such a short period of time, destined to be collectable. More so than it is now. Great find. Enjoy
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Alright! Congrats!!
It looks fantastic!
Enjoy that beauty!
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Old 23 February 2011, 07:19 PM   #27
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How about these wonderful legs... eh, I mean lugs!

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Old 23 February 2011, 08:12 PM   #28
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wonderful stuff, enjoy it
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Old 24 February 2011, 03:09 AM   #29
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Few more pics'



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Old 24 February 2011, 05:42 AM   #30
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You made the best choice

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