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Old 7 October 2009, 08:11 AM   #1
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Hello All...

Great forum. I just wanted to say hi... Here is a picture of my 1969-1970 1601.
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Old 7 October 2009, 08:25 AM   #2
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What a beauty!! Welcome to TRF.....hope you enjoy your stay here.

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Old 7 October 2009, 08:29 AM   #3
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WELCOME to TRF!!!

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Old 7 October 2009, 09:06 AM   #4
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Very nice looking piece.

Congrats!

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Old 7 October 2009, 11:12 AM   #5
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Love that dial.
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Old 7 October 2009, 11:22 AM   #6
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Welcome Headless. Welcome to TRF, and enjoy the ride.
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Old 7 October 2009, 11:23 AM   #7
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Welcome to the forum!!
A nice vintage piece you have there!!!!!
Stick around and join in anytime.......
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Old 7 October 2009, 01:23 PM   #8
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Welcome aboard...and a very nice vintage DateJust.
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Old 7 October 2009, 02:40 PM   #9
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Very nice DJ!

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Old 7 October 2009, 05:07 PM   #10
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man thats a nice watch ,I dont know why the heck I sold mine.
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Old 7 October 2009, 09:26 PM   #11
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Hi headless, welcome, love the blue dial
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Old 7 October 2009, 09:50 PM   #12
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Welcome and what a great looking vintage.
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Old 7 October 2009, 10:39 PM   #13
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Thanks to everyone here. I appreciate all of the kind comments. I really like the comments about my dial, I have never seen another one. I've been told by several people that it is rare. Thanks again, this is a great forum to be a part in.
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Old 7 October 2009, 10:46 PM   #14
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Welcome from another DJ fan......that dial is brilliant!!!.....classy......if you could manage it, it would be great to see some macro shots....we love photos here.....enjoy yourself reading posts and joining in the very happy atmosphere.....
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Old 8 October 2009, 12:05 AM   #15
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Very nice example. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 8 October 2009, 01:31 AM   #16
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welcome
very nice dial is blue?
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Old 8 October 2009, 01:37 AM   #17
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Great forum. I just wanted to say hi... Here is a picture of my 1969-1970 1601.


Err buddy...Congrats...the watch is looking like having a vintage possession of..."RAIL" SCOC n all plots in GILT...!
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Old 8 October 2009, 07:23 AM   #18
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very nice dial is blue?
It actually looks indigo... I have never seen one exactly like it.
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Old 8 October 2009, 07:35 AM   #19
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Here is a better picture...
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