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Old 31 July 2011, 11:59 AM   #1
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Hi out there.

I should have joined this forum ages ago, but....

I currently have about 10 Rolex watches, primarily from the 1960's and 1970's except for a 16610LV (2009) and a President Oysterquartz (1986).

Total watch collection is probably 250+, with a heavy concentration on electromechanical watches - I have an excellent Hamilton Electric collection, and (I expect) one of the best collections of Wittnauer Electro-Chrons in the world.

My favourites are the understated, "plain jane" black and silver dial manual wind watches from the 1950's - 1980's (the wild Hamilton Electric asymmetrical watches serve as my "extrovert" pieces).

Hope I can learn a lot and contribute where I can.
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Old 1 August 2011, 01:33 AM   #2
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Old 1 August 2011, 01:37 AM   #3
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Old 1 August 2011, 01:58 AM   #5
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Well here's what's on my desk and on my wrist today. First a group shot. Yes, I will win NO PRIZES for the quality of my photographs.

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Here are close ups of the watches. First the 15505 and a '70's Omega Seamaster with "lazy" day shutter:

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Now the other two: a 1005 from Circa 1969 (can anyone tell me absolutely whether this watch should have had a fluted bezel?), and an early electric watch - a Buren from the early 1960's with a Landeron 4750 movement - love those lightning bolt dial markers!

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Finally, this is what is on my wrist TODAY. It's a homage to my dad, who is 82 years old today, and his father (whose watch this was). Regretfully, my grandfather died before I was born, but I have his watch - it keeps time like a trooper - about 10 seconds per day, which, in my opinion, is certainly "good vintage time".

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A final newbie question: I read the FAQ's about photos. These photos are around 140kb. Is that too large a file? Sorry if I have stuck a toe out.
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Old 1 August 2011, 03:31 AM   #6
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Old 1 August 2011, 10:29 AM   #8
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Old 1 August 2011, 12:07 PM   #10
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Old 1 August 2011, 02:36 PM   #11
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Welcome. Your pics look great. Thanks for sharing
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Old 2 August 2011, 10:33 PM   #14
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Welcome to TRF.

Looks as though you have a real nice collection.
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