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Old 8 July 2014, 12:41 AM   #1
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This is my Antique vault

Not so long ago I bought an antique vault on the internet. It was not as good as promised so two options, scrap it or restore it. I thought i give it a try.
On youtube I found some video's on how to paint a faux mahogany.
I am quite pleased with the result and now I use it to lock up my watches.
Pretty safe I guess, and I don't have to go to the bank if I want to wear another watch.
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Old 8 July 2014, 12:46 AM   #2
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Very nice, but would love to see close ups of what you keep in it!
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Old 8 July 2014, 12:46 AM   #3
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Nicely done...looks great!

I see some older Rolex boxes...what vintages are going in there?
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Old 8 July 2014, 12:51 AM   #4
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That's a very cool safe.
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Old 8 July 2014, 12:57 AM   #5
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Old 8 July 2014, 12:58 AM   #6
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Sweet…!!!
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:11 AM   #7
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Very nice, but would love to see close ups of what you keep in it!
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:20 AM   #8
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Love that antique wood
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:33 AM   #9
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:34 AM   #10
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Nice ...your rolex and your safe
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:39 AM   #11
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Very cool!! Looks great


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Old 8 July 2014, 01:41 AM   #12
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very cool!
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:42 AM   #13
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:45 AM   #14
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You did a really nice job on the restoration.
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:49 AM   #15
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good job - carpet's gonna hate it though!
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:57 AM   #16
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Thanks for your nice compliments. It took quite some time in making the complicated lock work smooth again, enjoyed working on it.
The Mrs didn't want it in the living room so I had to move it to the 2nd floor. Rented an elevator used in construction for it and with 4 guys we were able to get it in the bedroom.
There are no vintage watches in it; an older Day date 18238, my favourite Yacht master, lady Date, lady Yacht master and my GMTc TT.
There is still space left and I am in the process of convincing the Mrs that I need a DSSD. This may take some time. Perseverance will pay off eventually
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:59 AM   #17
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What was the shipping on that? Looks nice


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Old 8 July 2014, 02:01 AM   #18
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Beautiful restoration
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Old 8 July 2014, 02:22 AM   #19
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Old 8 July 2014, 02:34 AM   #20
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Old 8 July 2014, 02:54 AM   #21
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Very nice, but how does the lock function with no combination dial?
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Old 8 July 2014, 03:30 AM   #22
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Nice restoration mate!
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Old 8 July 2014, 03:54 AM   #23
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I hope you reinforced the flooring in the upstairs bedroom.
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Old 8 July 2014, 04:54 AM   #24
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Very classy I like the vault. Where did you get that?
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Old 8 July 2014, 05:16 AM   #25
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very nice!

What do you reckon it weighs? 1/4 ton?
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Old 8 July 2014, 06:03 AM   #26
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Very cool, the finish looks great.
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Old 8 July 2014, 06:12 AM   #27
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Old 8 July 2014, 08:49 AM   #28
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That's very cool. I collect safes and vaults. I have several that are 125 years old, and a vault door from the 1870s. It looks Spanish or English for sure. Good job on the restoration
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:38 PM   #29
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Old 8 July 2014, 01:49 PM   #30
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Very cool restoration.
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