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Old 28 July 2011, 02:22 AM   #1
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I'm lusting after a vintage Sub or SD, but in the meantime, these non-vintage models keep me satisfied until that day!
A bit OT, but is that one of those German Rainer watch boxes? It looks really nice.
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Old 28 July 2011, 02:27 AM   #2
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A bit OT, but is that one of those German Rainer watch boxes? It looks really nice.

Yes, Jason... my first Rainer box that I just received this week.
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Old 28 July 2011, 08:46 AM   #3
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Yes, Jason... my first Rainer box that I just received this week.
Very nice. I just ordered the vintage leather 20 watch box from him today
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Old 29 July 2011, 01:43 PM   #4
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Sorry about the collage, but here is my duo and my wife's on the right

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Old 28 July 2011, 01:56 AM   #5
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Ken you have not the creme de la creme but the froth on top!

Would you be so kind as to tell us the maker(s) of your leather straps?

Thx.

Amazing posts.
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Old 28 July 2011, 02:42 AM   #6
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Ken you have not the creme de la creme but the froth on top!

Would you be so kind as to tell us the maker(s) of your leather straps?

Thx.

Amazing posts.
Thanks- Attila Aszodi of LA
Makes awesome straps!!
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Old 28 July 2011, 03:57 AM   #7
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Great idea David and amazing collections guys.
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Old 28 July 2011, 04:05 AM   #8
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Great idea David and amazing collections guys.
Thanks Vijay, I always enjoy sub photos...speaking of subs where is your pic my friend
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Old 28 July 2011, 05:04 AM   #9
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Thanks Vijay, I always enjoy sub photos...speaking of subs where is your pic my friend
I'll see if a I can scrounge around few my friend
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Old 28 July 2011, 02:43 AM   #10
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David ..... pics of my 5513 and LV Subs.
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Old 28 July 2011, 03:32 AM   #11
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L to R

16610 2001 "P" serial w/ SEL and lugholes. My first Rolex.
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16622 2010 "V" serial. "Bling-master" sub. ;-)

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Old 28 July 2011, 03:45 AM   #12
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Old 28 July 2011, 07:18 AM   #13
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Old 28 July 2011, 07:14 AM   #14
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These photos are great. I can't wait till get my 1680 back from being serviced.
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Old 28 July 2011, 08:03 AM   #15
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Amazing pieces everyone!! Like always David, I just absolutely love your snowflake!! And Ken's BC makes everyone speechless!! I don't have a pair photo yet but here's mine in seperate pics. I hope these will do for now until I get a pair shot!!







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Old 28 July 2011, 08:20 AM   #16
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Very nice Jon as well as everyone else!!! Love that Patina Jon and the flat four from 03'!!
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Old 28 July 2011, 08:38 AM   #17
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Very nice Jon as well as everyone else!!! Love that Patina Jon and the flat four from 03'!!
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That patina is so creamy! Great photo Jon.
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Old 28 July 2011, 10:31 AM   #18
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Very nice Jon as well as everyone else!!! Love that Patina Jon and the flat four from 03'!!
Ken & David my friends! Thanks so much!! Now I completely understand what VINTAGE really means... I'm addicted!!! Can't wait to see what's next for both of you!!
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Old 28 July 2011, 11:17 AM   #19
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I need to take a group shot this weekend
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Old 29 July 2011, 12:45 AM   #20
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Matt, that "L" in ROLEX is really off center! That dial and hands look funky Everything seems smaller and skinnier - is that some special variety?
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Old 29 July 2011, 12:54 AM   #21
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Matt, I didn't know they made a 2-line, no-date Sub with a 1000ft depth rating? Oh wait they do, but that "L" in ROLEX is really off center! That dial and hands look funky
yea that dial is really off! Look at the location of the L vs the coronet!
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Old 30 July 2011, 07:04 AM   #22
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Matt, that "L" in ROLEX is really off center! That dial and hands look funky Everything seems smaller and skinnier - is that some special variety?
Maybe it was the angle or flash or something? It's real and original. I've got the papers and sales receipts.

Here is another pic

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Old 28 July 2011, 09:57 AM   #23
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Old 28 July 2011, 10:24 AM   #24
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whew, awesome sub pics guys, keep them coming:)
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Old 28 July 2011, 01:16 PM   #26
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Although this includes a couple of non-subs, this is the only PIC I have with both of my Subs in the same PIC.
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Old 29 July 2011, 03:16 AM   #27
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Nice subs every one, love Ken's 6538 4 liner BC! Its an amazing piece!
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Has anyone heard from Mike Wood?
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Old 30 July 2011, 04:46 AM   #29
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Old 30 July 2011, 04:53 AM   #30
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Some cracking Submariners on show here.

here is a pic of my collection when I was Submariner crazy a couple of years ago!!

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