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Old 13 January 2022, 01:01 AM   #1
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No hype but still beautiful! My new 16800





After lusting for the first vintage piece for a long time - I finally pulled the trigger.

Very Happy about it and already looking for a 16750.

I think these are the real sleeper hits (besides the Investment Bla Bla) - transitional models...

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Old 13 January 2022, 01:01 AM   #2
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Love that maxi dial and patina!
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Old 13 January 2022, 01:03 AM   #3
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Stunner.
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Old 13 January 2022, 01:03 AM   #4
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What is there not to love???? Congrats. It’s a stunner in its own right.
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Old 13 January 2022, 01:57 AM   #5
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That is a great example. Condition from the pics looks fantastic!!

Well done. Congrats
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:00 AM   #6
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Classic! Great pick up
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:13 AM   #7
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You took Bob's Watches tip for spleeper watches of 2022 then? Very nice.
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:14 AM   #8
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Congratulations on having such fine taste in picking a 16800 Matte dial , hope you enjoy it for many years to come. And it doesn't need any Hype ,as its already a Classic .
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:17 AM   #9
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:34 AM   #10
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Absolute stunner!!
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:35 AM   #11
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:37 AM   #12
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Beautiful, congrats!
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:37 AM   #13
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That is a breathtaking watch! Congratulations
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:42 AM   #14
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Huge congrats, nice find. Very gorgeous 16800! Hope you enjoy it thoroughly.
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:43 AM   #15
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Beautiful piece!
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:44 AM   #16
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Gorgeous classic! Enjoy it and congrats!
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Old 13 January 2022, 02:50 AM   #17
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Who needs hype with a killer looking dial like that!


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Old 13 January 2022, 03:40 AM   #18
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Beautiful watch! Congratulations. Love the 16800 matte dials
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Old 13 January 2022, 03:46 AM   #19
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Congrats on your 16800! Nice patina and looks in great condition! Nice sharp case!!
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Old 13 January 2022, 03:53 AM   #20
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Hype or not, it's worth enjoying all the same. Congrats!
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Old 13 January 2022, 03:55 AM   #21
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Old 13 January 2022, 04:11 AM   #22
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That dial is awesome. Congrats!
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Old 13 January 2022, 04:16 AM   #23
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Very nice example, congratulations!

May I ask which platform you saw this advertised on please?

Whilst I would like to buy vintage, it's a minefield and the places that specialise in vintage watches in the UK charge way too much.
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Old 13 January 2022, 05:24 AM   #24
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Lucky...

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Old 13 January 2022, 05:27 AM   #25
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That's really nice! I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little jealous.

What year is it dated?
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Old 13 January 2022, 05:33 AM   #26
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Hi,

Thanks all for the love!

Its from 1982 and bought from an grey dealer specialized in vintage watches...


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Old 13 January 2022, 05:38 AM   #27
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am really, really digging that patina, it's just gorgeous
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Old 13 January 2022, 08:11 AM   #28
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Who needs hype with a killer looking dial like that!


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Can' take my eyes off...


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Old 13 January 2022, 08:41 AM   #29
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Very nice congratulations
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Old 13 January 2022, 08:55 AM   #30
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Love it. Congrats
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