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Old 8 January 2014, 01:42 AM   #1
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Icon6 The Gratuitous "Every Day is Vintage Day" Photo Thread
It doesn't matter what day or date it is, wrist-shot or otherwise. It must only be vintage. And Rolex. I'll kick off with this one; let's see some more, please!
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Old 8 January 2014, 01:50 AM   #2
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I think I'll "break bad" today and get my very original, Sub 1680 out for a little air.
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Old 8 January 2014, 02:20 AM   #3
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vintage indeed ....
3646 with California dial and type C back-inside , circa 1942 .....
he did saw the WW II ....
( unfortunately not mine ... )
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Old 8 January 2014, 02:30 AM   #4
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:07 AM   #5
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Just gorgeous - congrats and enjoy
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:29 AM   #6
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Just gorgeous - congrats and enjoy
Thanks Vincent - by the way, noticed that you have some stunning NATOs - your meters first with the grey admirality strap - gorgeous. Would you mind letting me know where you get your NATOs?
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Old 10 January 2014, 12:48 PM   #7
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New arrival today
Love the bevels Michael - congrats on a nice piece

His white younger brother says hi
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Old 10 January 2014, 05:23 PM   #8
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Love the bevels Michael - congrats on a nice piece

His white younger brother says hi
Back at ya Russ
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:17 AM   #9
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3646 with California dial and type C back-inside , circa 1942 .....
he did saw the WW II ....
( unfortunately not mine ... ]
A real old beauty also, thanks for sharing Marcello. I have a gold Heuer chrono from 1942.
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3646 with California dial and type C back-inside , circa 1942 .....
he did saw the WW II ....
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Beautiful watch, Marcello.
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great photo
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3646 with California dial and type C back-inside , circa 1942 .....
he did saw the WW II ....
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thanks
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3646 with California dial and type C back-inside , circa 1942 .....
he did saw the WW II ....
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This is an amazing piece. I love the simplicity of this dial. great color scheme too with the strap.
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:03 AM   #13
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Great composition of a classic
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Old 8 January 2014, 09:04 AM   #14
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Great composition of a classic
Thanks Karl. A friend and I had a few posters made from that pic.
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Old 18 December 2020, 07:46 AM   #15
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I think I'll "break bad" today and get my very original, Sub 1680 out for a little air.
WOW! Beautiful watch! I'm a huge fan of the 1680s, and nothing is more classic than a stainless steel Rolex. I was doing some research the other day and actually came across a great article about a super rare Tropical Dial Gold 1680: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...iner-1680.html

"As the model that has served as the blueprint for the modern dive watch, the Rolex Submariner is a timepiece that truly needs no introduction. First launched in 1953 and remaining a cornerstone offering in Rolex’s catalog ever since, the Submariner is easily one of the world’s most iconic timepieces and a model that is synonymous with the Rolex brand itself."

Very informative and interesting read!
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Old 8 January 2014, 02:15 AM   #16
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The one and only now, never get tired piece... Think it's time to set target on a nice 1675 after seeing Karl piece:)
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:05 AM   #17
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The one and only now, never get tired piece... Think it's time to set target on a nice 1675 after seeing Karl piece:)
Neither do I - stunning.

Also, thanks re the 1675. If you can, get one; they are beautiful and quite different from the Subs, although similar too…
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Old 9 December 2014, 06:41 AM   #18
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The one and only now, never get tired piece... Think it's time to set target on a nice 1675 after seeing Karl piece:)
nice to see someone else into supreme/rolex. i DREAD the day they do a supreme datejust............
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The one and only now, never get tired piece... Think it's time to set target on a nice 1675 after seeing Karl piece:)
I have the same, unfortunately mine has 1970's Rolex service replacement dial and hands...... so nice to see how my Ft first dial should look like, Cheers Fella, "H"
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Old 8 December 2017, 08:06 AM   #23
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My, my. That's a stunner.
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Old 10 November 2020, 01:03 PM   #25
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That strap looks fantastic on your watch! Absolutely gorgeous

Thank you for sharing
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Why does the indices look like painted on pinkish phony patina tritium dial on that Sub? Is it a redial?
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Old 10 December 2020, 09:41 AM   #28
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Why does the indices look like painted on pinkish phony patina tritium dial on that Sub? Is it a redial?

Are you using still using Low colour resolution phone from early 2000(:??
I don’t see pink tone you mentioned in flesh or here. It’s one of the best and nicest maxi dial that I own and it’s from Andrew shear. Lol


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Are you using still using Low colour resolution phone from early 2000(:??
I don’t see pink tone you mentioned in flesh or here. It’s one of the best and nicest maxi dial that I own and it’s from Andrew shear. Lol


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It's a cheap phone. Lol. I think I know what I'm seeing now from that angle. The watch was opened up and they used a cotton ear swab to pick up some of the darker parts on the indices to make the faded indices look better.. I've seen many restoration videos where they do that.

How old is the watch?

Got a better pic?
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Old 10 December 2020, 01:14 PM   #30
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It's a cheap phone. Lol. I think I know what I'm seeing now from that angle. The watch was opened up and they used a cotton ear swab to pick up some of the darker parts on the indices to make the faded indices look better.. I've seen many restoration videos where they do that.

How old is the watch?

Got a better pic?

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