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Old 30 May 2009, 08:39 PM   #1
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This sub-forum was a great idea, Steve!


Here are a few pix of our vintage pieces:

1908 Wilsdorf & Davis ladies pendant watch, fresh from a Bob Ridley restoration.




Nancy's 1937 telephone dial








Circa 1940 British military pocket watch










1950 Tudor






Nancy's 1960 cocktail watch, driven by the caliber 1400

















1977 reference 1630 Datejust, a non - quickset caliber 1570 in a prototype OysterQuartz case

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Old 30 May 2009, 09:21 PM   #2
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Beautiful collection!
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Old 31 May 2009, 12:41 AM   #3
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Great stuff...........
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Old 31 May 2009, 04:15 AM   #4
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Great historical cross section Al, very interesting
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Old 31 May 2009, 04:23 AM   #5
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Very nice Al!
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Old 31 May 2009, 04:26 AM   #6
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As always, beautiful pics of some beautiful vintage pieces!
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Old 31 May 2009, 05:36 AM   #7
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Amazing examples Al.
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Old 31 May 2009, 02:46 PM   #8
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Stunning. I love that telephone watch!

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Old 1 June 2009, 02:46 AM   #9
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Lovely vintage pieces. I'm green with envy
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Old 1 June 2009, 09:06 AM   #10
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