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Old 12 June 2014, 05:14 AM   #2551
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Sunlight on RED - some more unashamed indulgence - and maybe a hint of brown developing…
Looking good bro. My red seems to have some brown as well in certain light.
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Old 12 June 2014, 05:18 AM   #2552
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Old 12 June 2014, 06:23 AM   #2553
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Looking good bro. My red seems to have some brown as well in certain light.
Thanks, yes, I remember you saying that before too. They are early f-first MKIV dials, so very close to the m-first, which typically go 'trop' so maybe they are on the turn as well. I'm not bothered, nor do I particularly hanker after a brown dial, but I just noticed a couple of times in the last year or so that in very strong sunlight it looks a little on the chocco side.
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Old 12 June 2014, 06:24 AM   #2554
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Suede strap today
That is a stunning combo - love the brown suede with the patina and faded insert
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Old 12 June 2014, 07:00 AM   #2555
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Thanks, yes, I remember you saying that before too. They are early f-first MKIV dials, so very close to the m-first, which typically go 'trop' so maybe they are on the turn as well. I'm not bothered, nor do I particularly hanker after a brown dial, but I just noticed a couple of times in the last year or so that in very strong sunlight it looks a little on the chocco side.


Yes it definitely seems possible that they could have a hint of chocolate since they are so close to the MFs. Maybe the paint formulas for the dials were similar. I really like the chocolate dials. Only thing is brown dial reds always seem to have stark white plots while I prefer creamy patina.
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Old 12 June 2014, 07:48 AM   #2556
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That's exactly the watch I want!
That's a killer 1680, compliments
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Old 12 June 2014, 08:31 AM   #2557
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Here are my both Birthday gifts

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Old 12 June 2014, 10:30 AM   #2558
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Old 12 June 2014, 03:30 PM   #2559
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Old 12 June 2014, 04:16 PM   #2560
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with a new Phoenix g10 strap. These straps feel so different than the usual cheap ones I used to have.
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Old 12 June 2014, 04:25 PM   #2561
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^ just wait until it tears after being on your wrist for two hours. Terrible quality.
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Old 12 June 2014, 04:57 PM   #2562
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with a new Phoenix g10 strap. These straps feel so different than the usual cheap ones I used to have.
Looks good, but I agree, they're not the best-made ones available. The colour is the best, though, of the grey ones, IMHO.
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Old 12 June 2014, 06:02 PM   #2563
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Icon4 The snowflake and the sun...

a great combination
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Old 12 June 2014, 07:36 PM   #2564
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a great combination
Hmm what can I say?! - pass it to me pls

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Old 12 June 2014, 07:58 PM   #2565
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Hmm what can I say?! - pass it to me pls

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Cheers Bro - the patina on that 1680 is spectacular!
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Old 12 June 2014, 10:49 PM   #2566
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Great Combo
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Old 13 June 2014, 12:37 AM   #2567
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Gave the great white a break for few days and it felt so good to strap it on again this morning

Great pieces above, loving it!!

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Old 13 June 2014, 12:41 AM   #2568
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Old 13 June 2014, 12:42 AM   #2569
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Great Combo
Thanks mate. Appreciate it
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Old 13 June 2014, 06:30 AM   #2570
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Old 13 June 2014, 06:37 AM   #2571
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Old 13 June 2014, 09:22 AM   #2572
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Old 13 June 2014, 06:30 PM   #2573
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Old 13 June 2014, 10:17 PM   #2574
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GMT for me today, taking the long way to work.
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Old 13 June 2014, 10:21 PM   #2575
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Old 14 June 2014, 11:51 AM   #2576
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My latest acquisition, which I received and only wore for a short while today because it needs to be serviced (movement wasn't running...):

1956 Rolex 6538 Four Line Big Crown by j0hnnycache, on Flickr

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Old 14 June 2014, 02:54 PM   #2577
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Old 14 June 2014, 04:06 PM   #2578
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Old 14 June 2014, 04:44 PM   #2579
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Lovely timepieces gents. This one for me today:
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Old 14 June 2014, 05:30 PM   #2580
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that's a great-looking 6538 BC, congrats
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