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16 October 2011, 05:21 AM
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Incoming!!
After dabbling my feet in a white 1680 and a very nice 5512 early this year, I knew I had to have a red sub and one from my birth year would be an added bonus.
Thanks again to Howie for spotting this beauty and Doc Beaumont Miller and Orchi for answering numerous questions on many, and I mean many, many specimens. At the end, it was this 3M serial with blue-ish & slightly faded insert with a beautifully patina'd dial/hands and nice sized lugs and crown guard that won my heart. This little guy has caused this major league smiling effect on my face... hard to wipe off for the past few days. The search for a 1972 Red lasted 7 months and at the end, I am very happy here. Here are a few scans I snapped while going to the supermarket to pick up milk for my daughter:     Thanks again for reading and have a wonderful weekend everyone! Best, Fred |
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16 October 2011, 05:24 AM
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Very nice - congrats!
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16 October 2011, 05:40 AM
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What a beauty!! Enjoy it mate!!
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16 October 2011, 06:25 AM
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True beauty. Congrats and keep enjoying!
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16 October 2011, 06:58 AM
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Holy Cow - she's a beauty. Congrats. I'm always on the lookout for a 72!
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16 October 2011, 07:03 AM
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crazy awesome! grats
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16 October 2011, 07:18 AM
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looks to be in really nice shape. Congrats
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16 October 2011, 07:22 AM
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Stunning example....enjoy in good health!!
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16 October 2011, 07:25 AM
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Thank you guys!
I have been after this look ie the blue-ish faded insert and the even patina'd dial and finally located this one.. really enjoying this one!!! Best, Fred |
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16 October 2011, 07:28 AM
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Absolutely stunning Fred! Wear in good health
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16 October 2011, 07:36 AM
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Thank you E!
And the complexion of the watch completely changes with in door lighting!  Really loving this! Fred |
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16 October 2011, 08:20 AM
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love that creamy patina! congrats!!
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16 October 2011, 08:28 AM
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Stunning Fred. Congratulations on the acquisition!
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16 October 2011, 08:43 AM
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Fred!! Sell it to me....wait no..give it to me!
Love love love it! Congrats my friend |
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16 October 2011, 08:49 AM
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Welcome to the Red Sub Club
(Whatever that is) Stunning example of an iconic model. Enjoy the warmth
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16 October 2011, 08:51 AM
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Thank you Rick and Rob!
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16 October 2011, 08:52 AM
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Matt my friend you are great! You will get another great one back soon buddy! These vintage pieces are surely addictive... especially these creamy patinas! Best, Fred |
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16 October 2011, 09:10 AM
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Mighty congrats Fred!!! I loved your 5512, glad John has it now.
That red sub is a beauuuuuuut!!!!!!!!!! |
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16 October 2011, 09:43 AM
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Thank you Phil!
The 5512 has one of fattest set of lugs and John is a rockstar... He literally helped me all along the way.. and all the time.. he is a true gentleman and a scholar! Best, Fred |
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16 October 2011, 09:46 AM
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Very nice Fred, Congrats.
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16 October 2011, 12:26 PM
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Congrats Fred! It's a beauty!
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16 October 2011, 01:13 PM
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Fred big congrats. I have been waiting for this thread to materialize. Those crown guards are huge. They look like mountains on either side of the crown. Fat lugs and a killer dial and insert as well. All I can say is it couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
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16 October 2011, 01:29 PM
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Wear in good health Fred. Killer Red! Very happy for you
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16 October 2011, 01:42 PM
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A Icon! Congrats
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16 October 2011, 01:50 PM
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Congrats on a perfect example of the Red Sub. Also my birth year 1972.
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16 October 2011, 02:47 PM
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Congrats. Looks like your patience paid off. It's a beauty!
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16 October 2011, 03:17 PM
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great watch fred and congrats.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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16 October 2011, 03:19 PM
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Congrats and thats a beauty!
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16 October 2011, 03:26 PM
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Congrats, she's a stunner.
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16 October 2011, 05:47 PM
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Congrats Fred!! What an amazing piece!
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