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Old 8 January 2014, 01:42 AM   #1
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Icon6 The Gratuitous "Every Day is Vintage Day" Photo Thread

It doesn't matter what day or date it is, wrist-shot or otherwise. It must only be vintage. And Rolex. I'll kick off with this one; let's see some more, please!
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Old 8 January 2014, 01:50 AM   #2
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I think I'll "break bad" today and get my very original, Sub 1680 out for a little air.
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Old 8 January 2014, 02:15 AM   #3
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The one and only now, never get tired piece... Think it's time to set target on a nice 1675 after seeing Karl piece:)

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Old 8 January 2014, 02:20 AM   #4
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vintage indeed ....

3646 with California dial and type C back-inside , circa 1942 .....
he did saw the WW II ....
( unfortunately not mine ... )

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Old 8 January 2014, 02:30 AM   #5
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Old 8 January 2014, 02:52 AM   #6
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Everyday my 1680 Sub-Dweller!! I put my Admiralty Nato on for the holidays, and love it. I think the oyster will stay tucked away for a little while.





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Old 8 January 2014, 04:03 AM   #7
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I think I'll "break bad" today and get my very original, Sub 1680 out for a little air.
Great composition of a classic
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:05 AM   #8
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The one and only now, never get tired piece... Think it's time to set target on a nice 1675 after seeing Karl piece:)
Neither do I - stunning.

Also, thanks re the 1675. If you can, get one; they are beautiful and quite different from the Subs, although similar too…
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:07 AM   #9
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Just gorgeous - congrats and enjoy
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:10 AM   #10
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nice pictures everybody. Keepem up!

Nice sub john. Definitely all original.
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Everyday my 1680 Sub-Dweller!! I put my Admiralty Nato on for the holidays, and love it. I think the oyster will stay tucked away for a little while.
What a beauty - this is already an awesome thread, thanks for sharing guys.
Keep them coming, chaps.

BTW, I love NATOs, they are so practical, comfortable, easy to change… and inexpensive. They look cool too.
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:12 AM   #12
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nice pictures everybody. Keepem up!
Another awesome vintage watch. That is a gorgeous 'flake,' congrats and enjoy.
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Great thread Karl & great GMT shot, I love that watch!
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:17 AM   #14
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3646 with California dial and type C back-inside , circa 1942 .....
he did saw the WW II ....
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A real old beauty also, thanks for sharing Marcello. I have a gold Heuer chrono from 1942.
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:17 AM   #15
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Another awesome vintage watch. That is a gorgeous 'flake,' congrats and enjoy.
Thank you sir
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:25 AM   #16
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This thread is a good excuse to post pictures.
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Just gorgeous - congrats and enjoy
Thanks Vincent - by the way, noticed that you have some stunning NATOs - your meters first with the grey admirality strap - gorgeous. Would you mind letting me know where you get your NATOs?
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:42 AM   #18
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Great thread Karl & great GMT shot, I love that watch!

Thanks Nathan - glad you've posted your stunner here, too!
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:44 AM   #19
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This thread is a good excuse to post pictures.

That's the idea - and great Red.
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:45 AM   #20
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Nice thread Karl!
My birthyear GMT

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Old 8 January 2014, 04:50 AM   #21
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Thanks Vincent - by the way, noticed that you have some stunning NATOs - your meters first with the grey admirality strap - gorgeous. Would you mind letting me know where you get your NATOs?
Thanks, although my 1680 is f-first.

The grey NATO I currently use on it is from 'Crown & Buckle' - it has stitched fastenings for the metal parts, which have black (PVD) coating, if that's the one you mean...

I also buy nylon straps from Gnomon.

I think both those suppliers are excellent. I have owned a couple of 'Phoenix' admiralty grey straps, and, although I really love the colour, I have found the quality to be a little under par (both the buckle and the weave in the nylon), and the holes/spacing is not right for my wrist-size.
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Old 8 January 2014, 04:52 AM   #22
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Nice thread Karl!
My birthyear GMT
Cheers Robby - love your gilt also!
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Old 8 January 2014, 05:14 AM   #23
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Old 8 January 2014, 05:17 AM   #24
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My birthyear GMT

Robby, Outstanding
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that dial and case...
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Here's a shot of a gilt I used to have.
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Old 8 January 2014, 05:28 AM   #27
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Just happened to be wearing the Lumi Red Sub today at work. Great thread Karl

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Old 8 January 2014, 05:33 AM   #28
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Just happened to be wearing the Lumi Red Sub today at work. Great thread Karl
Looking good, Jason - and thanks. Now let's see that 1665 SD of yours soon as well.
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The one I never wear…
You should fetch it out more often, David.
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Looking good, Jason - and thanks. Now let's see that 1665 SD of yours soon as well.
Its number is about up in the rotation, so it will be coming out soon
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