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Old 29 November 2016, 01:51 PM   #1
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Incoming.....first vintage piece!!
Just worked a deal with Andrew from Sheartime for this exceptional 1971 Explorer 2. With all my current pieces being modern, I'm hoping this will be a good change of pace! Any of you guys with vintage experience please let me know what you think.
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Old 29 November 2016, 01:53 PM   #2
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Not a vintage expert but this is beautiful and I here Andrew is the man
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Old 29 November 2016, 02:02 PM   #3
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Old 29 November 2016, 02:13 PM   #4
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Beautiful pick up. Don't see too many of those around.
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Old 29 November 2016, 02:44 PM   #5
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Old 29 November 2016, 02:51 PM   #6
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Great looking dial! Congratulations!
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Old 29 November 2016, 02:53 PM   #7
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Nice! Love the look of the 1655. Any idea on the production year?


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Old 29 November 2016, 03:32 PM   #8
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Beautiful.
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Old 29 November 2016, 03:49 PM   #9
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Vintage cool
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Old 29 November 2016, 04:01 PM   #10
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Really nice watch and well respected seller !!
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Old 29 November 2016, 04:21 PM   #11
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Just beautiful, congrats!
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Old 29 November 2016, 05:43 PM   #12
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It sure looks like this one, from HQMilton - great watch, congrats.

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...rk-i-dial-7950
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Old 29 November 2016, 05:49 PM   #13
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It sure looks like this one, from HQMilton - great watch, congrats.

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...rk-i-dial-7950
Thanks guys and good catch on the HQ Milton call as that is the watch. Andrew said since it came from California originally he had them put the watch on their site, but it will now be coming from NYC. Should be here Wednesday and I can't wait!
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Old 29 November 2016, 06:47 PM   #14
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You can't go wrong with Andrew and HQ Milton, absolutely tops.
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Old 29 November 2016, 07:28 PM   #15
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great watch, one of the best references for me !
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Old 29 November 2016, 10:10 PM   #16
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Old 29 November 2016, 10:13 PM   #17
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Old 29 November 2016, 10:14 PM   #18
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Super watch - congrats!
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Old 29 November 2016, 10:45 PM   #19
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Old 30 November 2016, 01:58 AM   #20
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that is a very VERY nice example of a straight second hand 1655 !
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:04 AM   #21
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Beautiful Explorer, congrats!
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:05 AM   #22
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I admired that watch on the H.Q. Milton website, but way above my pay grade. Wear it in good health.
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Old 1 December 2016, 09:20 AM   #23
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Feels so light/small compared to the modern pieces. Really comfortable and almost forgot I was wearing it after a few hours!
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Old 1 December 2016, 09:24 AM   #24
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Very nice! Congrats. The vintage bug is quite strong and highly contagious, :)
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Strong example to break your proverbial vintage "cherry"......
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Old 1 December 2016, 11:51 PM   #28
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Looks great, love that reference! Out of curiosity, does Andrew shear have a new site? Every time I check out sheartime every watch is listed as sold or on hold...
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Old 2 December 2016, 04:10 AM   #29
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Looks great, love that reference! Out of curiosity, does Andrew shear have a new site? Every time I check out sheartime every watch is listed as sold or on hold...
I've noticed that as well lately which prompted me to just email and ask directly. He was great with responsiveness and let me know which examples he currently has. Not sure if he is working on a new site just yet, but definitely worth contacting him.
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I've noticed that as well lately which prompted me to just email and ask directly. He was great with responsiveness and let me know which examples he currently has. Not sure if he is working on a new site just yet, but definitely worth contacting him.
Thanks for the info!
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