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Old 18 April 2011, 03:07 PM   #1
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Here are a couple of my favorite shots.







It was serviced by RSC about a year ago and has original dial/hands.

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Old 18 April 2011, 03:27 PM   #2
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Nice one...but

A mans gotta do......
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Old 18 April 2011, 05:23 PM   #3
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i still remember several bits i sold 11 years ago to pay towards the deposit on our home + legal fees etc, didn't think so at the time but SO worth it now
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Old 18 April 2011, 07:41 PM   #4
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Not even a close call. It's just a watch and you need to build your future. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage and new home!
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Old 18 April 2011, 07:46 PM   #5
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It is what it is......Sometimes a man has to do what he does not want to--Best of luck on the house and marriage!!
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Old 18 April 2011, 08:27 PM   #6
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Damned priorities But , you can always buy one of these once you have finished with the house .. You can't live in one of these cases .. not even a super case either
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Old 18 April 2011, 08:54 PM   #7
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Watches come and go, I know it's hard with the thought of selling but a house and your future is more important
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Old 18 April 2011, 09:42 PM   #8
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If you have to move a few pieces, what are the others?

That 5512 looks nice, I would try and keep it as
long as I could, and maybe move the others.

Price point? $5500 usd I'm thinking.
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Old 18 April 2011, 09:48 PM   #9
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If you have to move a few pieces, what are the others?

That 5512 looks nice, I would try and keep it as
long as I could, and maybe move the others.

Price point? $5500 usd I'm thinking.
5512?!

Love them pictures! I bet it will be a tough choice...
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Old 19 April 2011, 12:19 AM   #10
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do you really have to sell it?

can't you save for an extra month or so and keep that beauty?
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Old 19 April 2011, 12:41 AM   #11
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If you have to move a few pieces, what are the others?

That 5512 looks nice, I would try and keep it as
long as I could, and maybe move the others.

Price point? $5500 usd I'm thinking.
Isn't that a white 1680?
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Old 19 April 2011, 01:00 AM   #12
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Isn't that a white 1680?
Yes! and a beauty at that...
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Old 19 April 2011, 03:25 AM   #13
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You can always buy an other watch ..... your first house with the woman you love is way more important.
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Old 19 April 2011, 04:19 AM   #14
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Old 19 April 2011, 04:23 AM   #15
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Yes! and a beauty at that...
x2 on that. A white 1680 is still an awesome piece and I'd like to have one myself.

As a newcomer to this hobby, it is nice to hear a voice of reason from the veterans. I think more of all of you for giving sound financial advice and appropriate prioritization of needs versus wants. Thanks guys!
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