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Old 12 October 2015, 10:24 PM   #1
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Came across a beauty in the wild

Went visiting a customer today who was wearing a little beauty.

Bought it new in 1979, still as box and papers, he had no clue whatsoever of the value of his watch.

He will hand it to it's son when time comes.

It is feather light compared to my SDc.

Gave him the advice to put it in a safe back in Europe, as it can never be replaced and buy a 114060.

Just love those kind of stories.
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Old 12 October 2015, 10:33 PM   #2
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That is a beauty!
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Old 12 October 2015, 11:05 PM   #3
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A beauty but why put it in a safe...he should continue to wear it...then pass it down!
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Old 12 October 2015, 11:09 PM   #4
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What a beauty!
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Old 12 October 2015, 11:29 PM   #5
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a safe....what kind of advice is that.
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Old 12 October 2015, 11:30 PM   #6
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A beauty but why put it in a safe...he should continue to wear it...then pass it down!
Agree with this.
That should never sit in a safe!
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Old 12 October 2015, 11:33 PM   #7
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I am in Congo... During a presidential election time. Do you never watch the news ?
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Old 12 October 2015, 11:35 PM   #8
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Old 12 October 2015, 11:55 PM   #9
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Beautiful watch that must be worn.
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Old 12 October 2015, 11:59 PM   #10
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Beautiful watch that must be worn.
Yes!
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Old 13 October 2015, 12:03 AM   #11
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very nice!!
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Old 13 October 2015, 01:38 AM   #12
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Old 13 October 2015, 01:40 AM   #13
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Great looking Sub! (And of course, your SD as well)
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Old 13 October 2015, 02:08 AM   #14
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I am in Congo... During a presidential election time. Do you never watch the news ?

Well.....that wasn't mentioned. Also, surprisingly the goings on in the Congo seldom (read never) make the news here.
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Old 13 October 2015, 02:11 AM   #15
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I am in Congo... During a presidential election time. Do you never watch the news ?
Perhaps you should update your profile with your current location, so that people don't assume you're in France?
(although you did mention 'back in Europe')
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Old 13 October 2015, 03:20 AM   #16
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Perhaps you should update your profile with your current location, so that people don't assume you're in France?

(although you did mention 'back in Europe')

Done.
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Old 13 October 2015, 03:26 AM   #17
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Also, surprisingly the goings on in the Congo seldom (read never) make the news here.

Well when I see CNN people can't even locate France... It might be a could thing 😂😂😂

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Old 13 October 2015, 01:07 PM   #18
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Came across a beauty in the wild

Nice classic watch, in some developing countries is dangerous to wear a nice watch specially Rolex (recognized brand). I am originally from El Salvador and completely understand your advice, unfortunately.


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Old 13 October 2015, 01:49 PM   #19
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Would the typical knucklehead criminal in the Congo think this beat up watch is valuable? Compared to a shiny new SubC that looks like it's expensive?

He's been wearing it a long time. Continuing to wear it shouldn't raise any alarm bells.
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Old 13 October 2015, 02:40 PM   #20
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Would the typical knucklehead criminal in the Congo think this beat up watch is valuable? Compared to a shiny new SubC that looks like it's expensive?

He's been wearing it a long time. Continuing to wear it shouldn't raise any alarm bells.
In some countries any watch never seen before is attractive to a thief (both those in mil uniform or street thug). They don't have to know the value up front, they just need to know it has potential to make them money when sold.
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