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Old 2 October 2014, 12:34 AM   #1
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4 watches and a handful of bands/bracelets my collection
I thought it would be fun to try out my new homemade bands on each of my watches. I also took pics of the commercially available ones too. Tell me what you think the best combos for each watch are.
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Old 2 October 2014, 12:49 AM   #2
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Very nice.
Looks like it takes you about 2 minutes to swap bands
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Old 2 October 2014, 12:51 AM   #3
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Very nice.
Looks like it takes you about 2 minutes to swap bands
and set it up for the photo but true that sir. It is far easier to do on the Rolex and the Marathon as they have lug holes
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Old 2 October 2014, 04:33 AM   #4
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Old 2 October 2014, 04:36 AM   #5
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Looks nice #
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Old 2 October 2014, 06:34 AM   #6
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Lovely watches and photos. Really like that Rolex.
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Old 3 October 2014, 12:46 AM   #7
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Good job.

What's the age of that Rolex?
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Old 3 October 2014, 10:05 AM   #8
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Good job.

What's the age of that Rolex?
It was made in 1953. Its a 6298 "pre-explorer"

Thanks guys!!! I think I found a new hobby ( not that I needed another)

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Old 3 October 2014, 11:15 AM   #9
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Very nice!
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Nice Collection!
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