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Old 23 July 2011, 05:48 PM   #1
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Incoming - get out of the water!

The Sea Dweller needs no introduction, but this one is a 1665 "Great White" dating back to 1982; released in the mid-70's, still with the tried and tested 1575 engine of its predecessors but with all-white dial lettering.

Sporting a magnificent NOS Tropic 39SuperDome crystal to set off a perfect dial, hands and case this example really is something rather lovely. It certainly has phenomenal wrist presence - I'm not sure if it's the domed crystal that does it, but the moment you put it on you know that you've got a watch on your wrist.

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Old 23 July 2011, 06:03 PM   #2
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Old 23 July 2011, 06:22 PM   #3
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Old 23 July 2011, 06:28 PM   #4
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Amazing!
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Old 23 July 2011, 06:30 PM   #5
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Thanks guys - amazing indeed!
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Old 23 July 2011, 06:53 PM   #6
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Amazing looking watch !
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Old 23 July 2011, 08:43 PM   #7
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Stunning Tony
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Old 23 July 2011, 10:25 PM   #8
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Thanks. I've been wearing her all morning now, and I'm more impressed than ever.

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Old 23 July 2011, 10:41 PM   #9
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Great choice! Congrats on a beautiful great white. Enjoy
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Old 23 July 2011, 10:42 PM   #10
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Very nice.
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Old 23 July 2011, 10:43 PM   #11
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Old 23 July 2011, 10:44 PM   #12
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I saw this elsewhere and it appeared that you were going to make it a swift double along with the GMT.

What an excellent purchase, both of them.
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Old 23 July 2011, 10:48 PM   #13
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I saw this elsewhere and it appeared that you were going to make it a swift double along with the GMT.

What an excellent purchase, both of them.
Yes, the concept was irresistible in it's simplicity, and was executed to perfection
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Old 23 July 2011, 10:52 PM   #14
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Looks great. Very nice choice!!!!!



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Old 23 July 2011, 11:06 PM   #15
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Great PICs Tony.

Looks Great.

Almost enough to convince me that I need to go out and get one now.
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Old 23 July 2011, 11:10 PM   #16
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Thanks - and go on, you know you want to
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Old 23 July 2011, 11:11 PM   #17
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Well kept watch. Congrats.
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Old 23 July 2011, 11:15 PM   #18
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Now that is a AWSOME Rolex. A great example of a vintage Rolex.
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Old 23 July 2011, 11:42 PM   #19
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congrats! now that is a really nice great white! beautiful.
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Old 23 July 2011, 11:59 PM   #20
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Huge congrats! Love the SD!
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Old 24 July 2011, 12:03 AM   #21
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Nice Tony, love that crystal.
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Old 24 July 2011, 12:13 AM   #22
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I saw this elsewhere and it appeared that you were going to make it a swift double along with the GMT.

What an excellent purchase, both of them.
Well we all love a swift double

Great Tony, wear in the best of health mate!
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Old 24 July 2011, 01:01 AM   #23
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Looks great!!

The crystal is mesmerizing isn't it?

Congrats.
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Old 24 July 2011, 01:10 AM   #24
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Congratulations......Well done.....Wear it in the best of health....

The Great White is my favorite....

Here's my c.1977 1665....

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Old 24 July 2011, 01:13 AM   #25
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Thanks all, very much!

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Well we all love a swift double

Great Tony, wear in the best of health mate!
Tell you what, I needed a swift double after paying for it
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Old 24 July 2011, 01:21 AM   #26
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superb!!!! drool worthy example you have! cheers!
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Old 24 July 2011, 01:25 AM   #27
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Wow, that's beautiful, Tony! And equally nice pics.
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Old 24 July 2011, 01:27 AM   #28
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That's AWESOME

I really love that one
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Congrats Tony!! Now you have 2 beauties!! Nothing like old school...
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Old 24 July 2011, 01:38 AM   #30
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