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Old 31 January 2011, 08:14 AM   #31
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…6538 with us. You will NEVER see a better example. Well done Ken! Wear in good health friend.http://www.rolexforums.com/images/smilies/dude.gif
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Thanks my friend!!! Appreciate it. I love your 5510 as well--amazing example and a story second to none!! What a rare find my friend!!!
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Old 31 January 2011, 08:30 AM   #32
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Fantastic watch Ken, my first love has always been for subs, as a new poster, who does not know anyone on the forum, i would love to know your personal favourites, and how you began your collection, i'm sure it would make fascinating reading for newer members like myself.
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Old 31 January 2011, 08:32 AM   #33
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Steelerfan1965..... thats beautiful.......
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Old 31 January 2011, 08:33 AM   #34
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Fantastic watch Ken, my first love has always been for subs, as a new poster, who does not know anyone on the forum, i would love to know your personal favourites, and how you began your collection, i'm sure it would make fascinating reading for newer members like myself.
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Old 31 January 2011, 08:38 AM   #35
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Thanks guys--perhaps someday!! Appreciate the compliments! I have been fortunate to find great gems in people's collections that they were willing to part with. I guess it is all in the timing-lucky on my part!
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Old 31 January 2011, 08:39 AM   #36
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Wow Ken, it doesn't get any better than that! Congrats on a beautiful watch.
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Old 31 January 2011, 08:40 AM   #37
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Wow Ken, it doesn't get any better than that! Congrats on a beautiful watch.
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Old 31 January 2011, 10:00 AM   #38
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Here is my contribution: An untouched 4 line 6538 from 1958:
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Ken that is the nicest 6538 I have ever seen. Truly a rare gem especially in that condition. Congratulations
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Old 31 January 2011, 10:04 AM   #39
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Ken that is the nicest 6538 I have ever seen. Truly a rare gem especially in that condition. Congratulations
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Old 31 January 2011, 10:25 AM   #40
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Steve and Ken ..... absolutely stunning watches!
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Old 31 January 2011, 10:36 AM   #41
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[QUOTE=SteelerFan1965;2303099]Here is my contribution: An untouched 4 line 6538 from 1958:

That's just too beautiful for words Do you wear it much?
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Old 31 January 2011, 10:40 AM   #42
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Here is my contribution: An untouched 4 line 6538 from 1958:

That's just too beautiful for words Do you wear it much?
Paul--it is on my wrist now!!! It has not had a whole lot of wrist time in it's life--it truly looks like a NOS!! I am rotating it with my 6241 PN for a while. Thanks my friend!!
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Old 31 January 2011, 11:07 AM   #43
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My Best Big Crown Ken?
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Old 31 January 2011, 11:17 AM   #44
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Very nice Eddie!! How can we turn that away!!
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Old 31 January 2011, 12:50 PM   #45
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Beautiful watches guys, it looks good on your wrist Ken!
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Old 31 January 2011, 12:51 PM   #46
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Beautiful watches guys, it looks good on your wrist Ken!
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Old 31 January 2011, 01:23 PM   #47
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Question for Vijay and Ken,
Would you have these watches serviced? Especially considering the mint condition of the dials.
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Do you have the papers to with that mint watch?
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Old 31 January 2011, 10:19 PM   #48
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As for service--not unless it stopped working. If it isn't broke-no need to fix! As for papers--no. I know history-it was bought from a solid collector who had it in his personal collection for last 8 years-he bought it off original owner who never wore it.
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Old 31 January 2011, 11:00 PM   #49
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Don, ditto what Ken stated. No papers on mine. I purchased from original owner and know his history well. Have plenty of photos with him wearing watch.
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Old 31 January 2011, 11:04 PM   #50
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Vijay my firend--I heard you can fly with yours on--Is this true??
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Old 2 February 2011, 03:03 AM   #51
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Big Crown on a Nato-Bond Strap--Anymore out there??? Let's see them!
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Old 2 February 2011, 03:38 AM   #52
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That Nato is rockin' Ken! I like it! Now, if you want to get rid of that tired old Big Logo clasp, I will be more than happy to fly up there and take it off your hands!!!! :)
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Old 2 February 2011, 03:49 AM   #53
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That Nato is rockin' Ken! I like it! Now, if you want to get rid of that tired old Big Logo clasp, I will be more than happy to fly up there and take it off your hands!!!! :)


Vijay--I knew you could fly!!! The Nato is a nice change of pace though!! It also lets me keep my bracelet nice and tight for many years to come!!
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Old 2 February 2011, 04:33 AM   #54
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gotta luv the big crown. thanks guys for sharing those beautiful watches... i'll continue to dream
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Old 2 February 2011, 05:07 AM   #56
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Now thats what you call a Sub. Fantastic Ken.
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Old 2 February 2011, 05:12 AM   #57
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Thanks Paulie!!! And BamaJoe--nice 3-6-9 BC--Amazing and rare!!!! Wow!!
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