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Old 5 February 2017, 12:33 PM   #1
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Been collecting modern for for about 5 years now. After having looked at many vintage pieces here and on instagram I finally got one a few months back. Started with a mk6 red sub and then added a 1675 a week or so ago from Michael Morgan. I find the vintage hunt to be a lot more enjoyable.
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Old 5 February 2017, 12:48 PM   #2
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Excellent start with these beauties. Congrats
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Old 5 February 2017, 01:15 PM   #3
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Great first picks for a vintage collection
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Old 5 February 2017, 01:15 PM   #4
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An excellent duo, Blake. Congrats!
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Old 5 February 2017, 01:30 PM   #5
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Looks great. Nice pieces.
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Old 5 February 2017, 02:19 PM   #6
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Looks great. Big congrats!!
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Old 5 February 2017, 02:22 PM   #7
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Nice pieces!
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Old 5 February 2017, 02:26 PM   #8
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Very nice!!

I also have a 1675 and 1680, albeit they're a bit more pedestrian than yours!

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Old 5 February 2017, 03:04 PM   #9
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Awesome! Bread and butter Rolex doesn't get much better. I also have a gilt 1675 and a red sub (Mk1).




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Old 5 February 2017, 03:24 PM   #10
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Very nice!!

I also have a 1675 and 1680, albeit they're a bit more pedestrian than yours!

Those are awesome !! That insert on that 1675 is a real beauty !!!!
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Old 5 February 2017, 03:25 PM   #11
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Awesome! Bread and butter Rolex doesn't get much better. I also have a gilt 1675 and a red sub (Mk1).




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If you want to trade red subs, id be down for that. Let me know where to ship mine!! Yours is A+ and well mine is technically a red sub so I have that going for me.
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Old 5 February 2017, 04:26 PM   #12
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Gorgeous pieces, congrats on the venture into the vintage world.
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Old 5 February 2017, 04:55 PM   #13
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Ok, you've set the bar high coming out of the gate. I'd say a vintage Daytona would keep you on trajectory.
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Old 5 February 2017, 05:02 PM   #14
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I find the vintage hunt to be a lot more enjoyable.
.....I would replace the word "enjoyable" with "EXPENSIVE".

Congrats on the Sub & GMT.....very nice!!!
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Old 5 February 2017, 08:06 PM   #15
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Very nice indeed! I have a 1680 white and 1675 myself and love them. Make a very nice alternative of ans agin to my more recent Rolexes.
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Old 5 February 2017, 08:39 PM   #16
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Very nice!!

I also have a 1675 and 1680, albeit they're a bit more pedestrian than yours!

I also have the same pair! That insert is stunning Wesley.
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Old 5 February 2017, 11:30 PM   #17
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If you want to trade red subs, id be down for that. Let me know where to ship mine!! Yours is A+ and well mine is technically a red sub so I have that going for me.


Lol. Thanks my friend!


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Old 6 February 2017, 12:28 AM   #18
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Been collecting modern for for about 5 years now. After having looked at many vintage pieces here and on instagram I finally got one a few months back. Started with a mk6 red sub and then added a 1675 a week or so ago from Michael Morgan. I find the vintage hunt to be a lot more enjoyable.
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Very nice!!

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Awesome! Bread and butter Rolex doesn't get much better. I also have a gilt 1675 and a red sub (Mk1).




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All beautiful pieces men!!
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Old 6 February 2017, 02:54 AM   #19
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I would agree you have a couple of fine examples
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Old 6 February 2017, 03:06 AM   #20
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Very nice!!

I also have a 1675 and 1680, albeit they're a bit more pedestrian than yours!

Wow! When did you get this 1680, buddy?? I missed your incoming thread. Fantastic

OP great pair as well. Congrats!
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Welcome to the dark side. Soon u will be trading those moderns for more vintage. 🤣


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Old 6 February 2017, 03:58 AM   #22
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Been collecting modern for for about 5 years now. After having looked at many vintage pieces here and on instagram I finally got one a few months back. Started with a mk6 red sub and then added a 1675 a week or so ago from Michael Morgan. I find the vintage hunt to be a lot more enjoyable.
Wow, wee. That's quite the starter collection.
Well chosen pieces for sure.

Big congrats on the new collection!
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Old 6 February 2017, 05:10 AM   #23
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Welcome to vintage, a very slippery slope. I have no moderns at this time. I'm currently considering the new Tudor LHD or waiting for the new Heuer Autavia due out later this year. I'm very doubtful they will be anywhere near as satisfying. I like your choices so far.
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Old 6 February 2017, 07:04 AM   #24
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Old 6 February 2017, 02:59 PM   #25
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Those are great. My first Rolex was a 1966 1601 Datejust... Matter of fact I still have it.
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Old 7 February 2017, 12:34 AM   #26
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Old 7 February 2017, 12:45 PM   #27
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Love the pieces... Already awesome for a start!


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Old 8 February 2017, 02:23 AM   #28
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You have great taste my friend. Congrats.
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Old 10 February 2017, 09:44 AM   #29
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Great duo!
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Old 10 February 2017, 03:08 PM   #30
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That GMT is way above starter level!
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