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Old 3 May 2017, 05:53 AM   #1
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When your Sub C meets grandad . .

Had a work appointment today . . . turned out to be be the best meeting ever. The guy I was meeting revealed this under his shirt after seeing my Sub . . .
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Old 3 May 2017, 05:57 AM   #2
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Thats so awesome!
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Old 3 May 2017, 06:06 AM   #3
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oh my.....that is a beauty.......
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Old 3 May 2017, 06:08 AM   #4
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Classics x2!


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Old 3 May 2017, 06:45 AM   #5
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Old 3 May 2017, 06:51 AM   #6
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Old 3 May 2017, 06:54 AM   #7
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Did you tell him to stop being lazy and get a real insert? Hehe. Joking.


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Old 3 May 2017, 06:55 AM   #8
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Beautiful looks.
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Old 3 May 2017, 06:59 AM   #9
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Old 3 May 2017, 04:43 PM   #10
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That's a great shot. Love it when that happens
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Old 3 May 2017, 04:44 PM   #11
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Old 3 May 2017, 08:37 PM   #12
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What an opportune meeting. Two very cool watches.
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Old 3 May 2017, 08:38 PM   #13
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Old 3 May 2017, 08:47 PM   #14
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Old 4 May 2017, 12:09 AM   #15
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Did you tell him to stop being lazy and get a real insert? Hehe. Joking.


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I asked him if he would care to swop it for a proper watch
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Old 4 May 2017, 12:14 AM   #16
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Serendipity
I was actually buzzing for the rest of the day . .

Quite bizarre how only in last couple of weeks I re-ignited my quest for a vintage piece . . although I was looking for something a little more attainable (1680/5513/16800), but this has fueled my desire
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Old 4 May 2017, 02:28 AM   #17
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Old 4 May 2017, 02:46 AM   #18
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Old 4 May 2017, 08:09 PM   #19
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Amazing evolution!
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Old 9 May 2017, 10:26 AM   #20
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yes please to both. Really nice.
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