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1 July 2010, 04:59 AM
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Real Name: Brian
Location: CA dreamin'
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The hands were too long anyway.
 
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1 July 2010, 09:32 PM
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Location: Adelaide
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Buy what you like, and wear it!
I love my vintage 1680!! I bought in new in 1971 and have worn it ever since. Greg |
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1 July 2010, 10:06 PM
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28 August 2010, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Marco
Location: Brasil
Watch: Daytona White Dial
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nice car !! Nice watch !!!
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28 August 2010, 05:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Planet Earth
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I really really really tried vintage...
... but it's not for me.. 
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28 August 2010, 05:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Sweden
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I feel the same, I would love to like vintage, but somehow I cannot make me buy one??? for the money a nice vintage piece cost you can buy the new model and I do not know if I want to put my money in a +30 year old watch. Somehow it is not the same if it has not been yours all along, I bought my brand new SubC and I hope to have it all my life and I would love to own it in 30 years and then have a vintage watch :-)
/masterkiller
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28 August 2010, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
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I know that a 5513 is going to do everything a modern sapphire crystal Rolex can do as a day to day watch.
The character in a vintage watch is something that cannot be found in a modern watch. However, I understand that ones tastes and preferences do change and will continue to change. I fondly admire the LV and if that is your wish I understand. On the other hand if in 6 months or 1 year or so you fall in love with a vintage model I will not be surprised......... In my experience at least ones tastes and preference are dynamic and continue to evolve they are not static or fixed but flow with ones experiences.
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28 August 2010, 08:34 PM
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 I was just plain stupid. I was thinking the LV would solve all my problems concerning durability, but I was wrong. I never went through with the transaction and since am happier for it. I did find that putting a modern 93150 on it did help, the old FL 9315 was just too flimsy for me and I was afraid with the ELs it had and the links that I would loose the watch. For me the bracelet replacement did the trick.....Here it is just sent off in the mail from Steve Mulholland and I couldn't be happier with the change, new Superdome and faded fat font insert..A real beauty....!  
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28 August 2010, 09:30 PM
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Real Name: Dalip
Location: Mumbai and Perth
Watch: Rolex PAM Omega
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Looks absolutely fantastic Steve....brilliant. And glad you are happy!
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28 August 2010, 09:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Michael
Location: VK2 - AUS
Watch: 5513s
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 I am glad you have your beauty back Steve, its a lovely watch......
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28 August 2010, 11:25 PM
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Real Name: H
Location: North Carolina
Watch: M99230B-0008
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The only decision that makes any sense!
Owning an expensive watch is a luxury, not a necessity. Why would anyone keep an expensive luxury that they don't really want?
GO FOR IT STEVE. The 16610 is a great watch. And it wears really well. |
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28 August 2010, 11:36 PM
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28 August 2010, 11:51 PM
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Real Name: Pep
Location: Miami
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WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT WILLIS??!!!!???? You made the right choice. If you are unhappy with your watch as a daily wearer, it just means you are unhappy daily when you look down at your watch. I think you are doing the right thing. Me personally, I would buy a cheaper watch, say a G-Shock or Seiko diver (that I think are awesome) and save money to buy the LV. Meanwhile, you give the 5513 a stroll on the weekends to the local "barra" for some vino, manchego, aceitunas, pulpo y anguila.
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29 August 2010, 04:33 AM
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Real Name: Juan
Location: Ponce, PR
Watch: Your Butt
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What ever floats your boat. I buy them all used but LNIB.
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