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Old 24 November 2014, 10:04 PM   #1
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Arrows ⇐ GMT/EXII

Arrows are the essence of the GMT & EXII. They also appear to perform a function on aircraft wings.

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Not related, but a little eye candy, yes those colors are real. Went out to dinner in Canberra tonight.
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Old 24 November 2014, 10:07 PM   #2
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I see what you did there. Looks to be Swenglish made.
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Old 24 November 2014, 10:18 PM   #3
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Eye candy indeed, looks great on the jubilee
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Old 24 November 2014, 11:35 PM   #4
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Great pic and a mind-bending mod.
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Old 24 November 2014, 11:54 PM   #5
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Great mod! I always wondered what a 16755 would look like.
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Old 24 November 2014, 11:59 PM   #6
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Looks pretty cool
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Old 25 November 2014, 12:09 AM   #7
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Very cool, love it
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Old 25 November 2014, 12:35 AM   #8
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Old 25 November 2014, 01:38 AM   #9
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Canberra ??

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Old 25 November 2014, 03:00 AM   #10
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Incredible watch! Very nicely done!!
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Old 25 November 2014, 04:21 AM   #11
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that mod looks great
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Old 25 November 2014, 07:37 PM   #12
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Also the Army division my grandfather served in during WWII, fighting alongside the Australian Army.

Awesome mod!


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Old 25 November 2014, 08:09 PM   #13
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I think the two shrimp need a private room...
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Old 26 November 2014, 02:39 PM   #14
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Looking great!
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Old 26 November 2014, 03:19 PM   #15
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Old 1 December 2014, 10:05 AM   #16
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As a matter of interest can a 1680/5513 bezel/insert fit on a 1675 middle case?

The "Red Arrows" are a special British aerobatics Air Force Squad.

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Old 1 December 2014, 10:14 AM   #17
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Great pic and a mind-bending mod.
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