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31 July 2011, 11:59 AM | #1 |
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Yet Another Newbie
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. |
1 August 2011, 01:33 AM | #2 |
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Welcome!
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1 August 2011, 01:37 AM | #3 |
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Welcome!
Would love to see some pics of your collection
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1 August 2011, 01:49 AM | #4 |
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Welcome!!
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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.
[IMG][/IMG] Here are close ups of the watches. First the 15505 and a '70's Omega Seamaster with "lazy" day shutter: [IMG][/IMG] 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! [IMG][/IMG] 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". [IMG][/IMG] 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. |
1 August 2011, 03:31 AM | #6 |
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Hello.
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1 August 2011, 03:42 AM | #7 |
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Welcome to TRF fellow Canadian!
I'm sure you'll fit in well around these parts.. Enjoy the boards and it's wealth of info, Rob.
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1 August 2011, 10:29 AM | #8 |
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Welcome
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1 August 2011, 10:52 AM | #9 |
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Welcome to TRF.
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1 August 2011, 12:07 PM | #10 |
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WELCOME
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1 August 2011, 02:36 PM | #11 |
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Welcome. Your pics look great. Thanks for sharing
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1 August 2011, 03:08 PM | #12 |
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Welcome to TRF!
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2 August 2011, 01:50 PM | #13 |
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Welcome.
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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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3 August 2011, 06:57 AM | #15 |
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welcome
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