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Old 12 December 2011, 03:36 AM   #1
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Waking up to see this old red sub glow.. what's not to like?

Playing with a new point and shoot camera... pictures come up pretty clear... really enjoying this beauty on a bright Sunday morning!



































Have a week everyone!

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Old 12 December 2011, 03:47 AM   #2
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Beautiful Watch :)
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Old 12 December 2011, 05:12 AM   #3
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That is one helluva stunner!! Now go find a matching insert pearl!
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Old 12 December 2011, 05:39 AM   #4
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Fred,
You scored a nice one when you got that Red Sub. My wife would consider that an early Christmas present from her and the kids.
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Old 12 December 2011, 06:07 AM   #5
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A beautiful example of a Mk.V - congratulations!

When starting the search for my first Red, I quickly began to appreciate the slightly more subtle look of the 'direct printed' dials - the Mk.III,V&VI, and after studying what seemed like dozens of examples of various dials, I even started to note a preference for the font / thichness etc of the Mk.V over the other two.

So, a Mk.V it had to be, and I'm over the moon with it, been on the wrist just less than a week, but I can tell already that this is going to be a keeper.

Mine says hello...

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Old 12 December 2011, 06:52 AM   #6
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You scored a nice one when you got that Red Sub. My wife would consider that an early Christmas present from her and the kids.

Buddy John!!!!! and without your help along the way, I would of jumped on other mediocre examples already so I must thank you! Always be appreciating the source of the water!!!

Hope the family is doing great this holiday season!

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Old 12 December 2011, 06:52 AM   #7
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A beautiful example of a Mk.V - congratulations!

When starting the search for my first Red, I quickly began to appreciate the slightly more subtle look of the 'direct printed' dials - the Mk.III,V&VI, and after studying what seemed like dozens of examples of various dials, I even started to note a preference for the font / thichness etc of the Mk.V over the other two.

So, a Mk.V it had to be, and I'm over the moon with it, been on the wrist just less than a week, but I can tell already that this is going to be a keeper.

Mine says hello...


Thank you and you have one hell of an example there... NICE!

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Old 12 December 2011, 07:03 AM   #8
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that sub looks good enough to eat...
amazing example you have there.
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Old 12 December 2011, 07:10 AM   #9
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Fred and Bert my older Red Sub sibling says,"Hi." I got up early one morning and took this one out by the pool.

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Old 12 December 2011, 07:30 AM   #10
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Fred and Bert my older Red Sub sibling says,"Hi." I got up early one morning and took this one out by the pool.

Everytime I see your red sub... I just want to say woo lah lah!!!!! This sample take the definition of FAT crown guards and THICK lugs to new heights... best of all times period.
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Old 12 December 2011, 08:00 AM   #11
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Great pics fellas
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Old 12 December 2011, 08:10 AM   #12
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My god! That is one gorgeous 1680 Red!
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Old 12 December 2011, 08:26 AM   #13
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Awesome watch and photos Fred! Thanks for sharing
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Old 12 December 2011, 08:37 AM   #14
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Fred and Bert my older Red Sub sibling says,"Hi." I got up early one morning and took this one out by the pool.


That case looks pretty much as new, amazing on a 40+ year old watch...
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Old 12 December 2011, 08:45 AM   #15
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Beautiful Watch :)
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Old 12 December 2011, 08:55 AM   #16
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Great Pics, Great Watch.

Mine says Hi.
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Old 12 December 2011, 09:14 AM   #17
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Beautiful red sub Fred and thanks for sharing the pics. I hope to add some red to the collection.
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Old 12 December 2011, 09:18 AM   #18
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Great Pics, Great Watch.

Mine says Hi.
Dan... beautiful sample there! It is becoming harder and harder to find a specimen with evenly matched marker and hands and creamy to top it off... simply love it!

Enjoy your red in good health!

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Old 12 December 2011, 01:13 PM   #19
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Awesome..

Spending with these beauty always feel great. I can understand what is the feeling. Thanks for sharing
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Old 12 December 2011, 01:19 PM   #20
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Old 12 December 2011, 02:20 PM   #21
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A stunning Red sub. and lovely pics. :)
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Old 12 December 2011, 04:14 PM   #22
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Old 12 December 2011, 10:58 PM   #23
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Beaumont those chamfers are amazing!!!
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Old 18 December 2011, 10:38 AM   #24
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i am really digging the top hat n cyclops. :)
I never thought i'd say those words.....now i'm EATING CROW. :)
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Old 18 December 2011, 10:48 AM   #25
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Hi Phil!

I did the same thing. I went back and forth btw a white 1680 and 5512 4 liner.. at the end, I like the dome but I love the top hat and the silver date wheel... never a date person.. but at the end, it just looks... GOOD!

Hope all is well,

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Old 20 December 2011, 09:50 PM   #26
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Old 20 December 2011, 09:54 PM   #27
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Old 20 December 2011, 11:33 PM   #28
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Looks champion to me!!!
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Old 20 December 2011, 11:42 PM   #29
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