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Old 6 July 2017, 04:44 AM   #1
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When the light hit it just right.....
My wife can't understand vintage, but I know you guys do heh. Sometimes when the light hits the piece just right....takes your breath away. Share some cool lighting shots with your vintage gang when you have the chance, I'll start with what knocked me back this morning:
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Old 6 July 2017, 05:06 AM   #2
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When the light hit it just right.....
Very nice! Here's mine with the right light; not vintage but works for me
Sorry not vintage but couldn't resist.



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Old 6 July 2017, 05:11 AM   #3
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Old 6 July 2017, 05:23 AM   #4
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My wife can't understand vintage, but I know you guys do heh. Sometimes when the light hits the piece just right....takes your breath away. Share some cool lighting shots with your vintage gang when you have the chance, I'll start with what knocked me back this morning:
Very nice light fade on that. Awesome shot!
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Old 6 July 2017, 05:59 AM   #5
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Old 6 July 2017, 06:57 AM   #8
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Great pictures. Keep them coming.
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Old 6 July 2017, 08:25 AM   #12
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Old 6 July 2017, 12:29 PM   #15
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I really like old plexi, hands and dials.
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Old 6 July 2017, 02:01 PM   #16
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My wife can't understand vintage, but I know you guys do heh. Sometimes when the light hits the piece just right....takes your breath away. Share some cool lighting shots with your vintage gang when you have the chance, I'll start with what knocked me back this morning:
Kirill had one on sale a few months ago that looked very similar...this isnt the one is it?

Curious because I just missed the opportunity to purchase it.
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Old 6 July 2017, 03:26 PM   #17
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Kirill had one on sale a few months ago that looked very similar...this isnt the one is it?

Curious because I just missed the opportunity to purchase it.
No sir....this one came from Michael Morgan....but I did buy another unpolished full set from Kirill after...much lighter patina.

Amazing shots gentleman. Keep em coming.
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No sir....this one came from Michael Morgan....but I did buy another unpolished full set from Kirill after...much lighter patina.

Amazing shots gentleman. Keep em coming.
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Took these the other night for this thread. Reminded me why I love vintage so much.
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What kind of band is that?
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Old 11 July 2017, 12:42 PM   #23
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Old 12 July 2017, 02:18 AM   #24
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Possibly my favourite fluke shot of my DJTT taken in bright Madeira sunshine



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My wife can't understand vintage, but I know you guys do heh. Sometimes when the light hits the piece just right....takes your breath away. Share some cool lighting shots with your vintage gang when you have the chance, I'll start with what knocked me back this morning:
That's a beauty Sensui!
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very tidy! its on my wants list as an addition to my Submariner, what year date is yours from fella ? very nice indeed, all the best "H"
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