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Old 15 May 2016, 10:48 PM   #31
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Old 15 May 2016, 10:49 PM   #32
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Old 15 May 2016, 11:12 PM   #33
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What a great purchase. You did well. Keep it and never look back. Congrats!
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Old 16 May 2016, 12:17 AM   #34
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As promised, a better picture!

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Old 16 May 2016, 12:21 AM   #35
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Congratulations. What a beautiful example you have found. Love the patina. Great looking watch. Welcome to the "vintage club".
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Old 16 May 2016, 01:21 AM   #36
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Nice, congrats
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Old 16 May 2016, 01:24 AM   #37
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Can someone explain why the crystals are so thick on a vintage sub compared to a modern day sub?
Due to the pressure at depth, they need to be thicker for strength. After all, they are just plastic.
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Old 16 May 2016, 01:26 AM   #38
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Pulled the trigger and bought my first vintage Rolex. Its a 1680 Red Submariner with a Mark VI dial. The case is pretty thick, with all the edges very outlined. The serial is 3.7xx and it comes with the correct 9315 bracelet.

Thanks for the advices and a special thanks to my good friend JFESTRELABR, who helped me with this acquisition.
I promise to upload some better pictures later.
That's lovely which year is it

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Old 16 May 2016, 01:32 AM   #39
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Wow...beautiful Sub
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Old 16 May 2016, 01:41 AM   #40
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WOW that is a real beauty Congrats
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Old 16 May 2016, 02:18 AM   #41
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Stunning watch. Congratulations.

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Old 16 May 2016, 02:32 AM   #42
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Very nice watch. huge Congrats!!!
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Old 16 May 2016, 04:14 AM   #43
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A beauty! Love the patina. Wear in the best of health.
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Old 16 May 2016, 06:34 AM   #44
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Awesome.
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Old 16 May 2016, 07:15 AM   #45
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Love the color on that one
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Old 16 May 2016, 12:56 PM   #46
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Old 16 May 2016, 09:58 PM   #47
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Congrats great piece


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Old 16 May 2016, 11:16 PM   #48
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Very nice. Congratulations!
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