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Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 06:17 AM

Beautiful watches guys . . . so 'sharp'

Here's my 6263 . . .

Marrk · 20 October 2008, 06:21 AM

Wow, that's got to be worth a gazillion dollars!

Beautiful!

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

Beautiful watches guys . . . so 'sharp'

Here's my 6263 . . .

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Wow, that's got to be worth a gazillion dollars!

Beautiful!

Thanks

There's a tiny 'scuff' on the glass (near 9 O'clock) . . . I was gonna get it replaced . . . but I like old stuff with 'patina'

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

Thanks

There's a tiny 'scuff' on the glass (near 9 O'clock) . . . I was gonna get it replaced . . . but I like old stuff with 'patina'

Also . . . Rolex themselves won't service 'old' Chronographs any more (well, in the UK anyway - dunno about the USA or Switzerland itself)

marke · 20 October 2008, 06:32 AM

Hi brian

can you post some pics of them in collections please, as i would love to see them.

I am in awe of your collection and would love to discuss it more with you.

And for you to share the stories that go with some of the watches, another question do you have the boxes etc with all the watches, as this sometimes does have an impact on the prices. I can speak from experience with this one.....

The market is in for bit of a rollercoaster ride at the moment, but as other forum members have already stated, we all just have to bide our time.

speak to you soon.

Where in France do you live, my partners parents live about 30kms from nantes and I import parquet from france.

regards
Marke

E.mail: [email protected]
web: www.aceflooringuk.com

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

Hi brian

can you post some pics of them in collections please, as i would love to see them.

I am in awe of your collection and would love to discuss it more with you.

And for you to share the stories that go with some of the watches, another question do you have the boxes etc with all the watches, as this sometimes does have an impact on the prices. I can speak from experience with this one.....

The market is in for bit of a rollercoaster ride at the moment, but as other forum members have already stated, we all just have to bide our time.

speak to you soon.

Where in France do you live, my partners parents live about 30kms from nantes and I import parquet from france.

regards
Marke

E.mail: [email protected]
web: www.aceflooringuk.com

Hi Marke,

I'm in a small town just North of Limoges (which is just about 'dead centre' of France) . . . lots of mountains and lakes here . . . hot in the summer . . . but proper seasons . . . with snow in winter.

I got fed up of the UK 'rat race' . . . I'm a car nut . . . in France I can drive on traffic-free roads without getting my picture taken and points on my licence.

My watches don't really have 'stories' as such (some of my cars do/did) . . . they all have the correct boxes . . . all have papers too . . . although as I mentioned before, the '67 5513 has a 'booklet' guarantee rather than a green certificate . . . the 6363 also has a different kind of booklet/guarantee . . . the rest have green certificates . . .

I've bought a few of them from a guy called Tom Bolt in London (and his partner Marc Salem) . . . they're knowledgeable guys (allowing for the fact, they're dealers *wink*)

Bri

Marrk · 20 October 2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

. . . although as I mentioned before, the '67 5513 has a 'booklet' guarantee rather than a green certificate . . .

My ca. 1970 5513 has a booklet guarantee as well. I was wondering about that. You are the first to post in this regard (as far as I have seen). Thanks.

marke · 20 October 2008, 06:52 AM

my girlfriends parents who live in france, especially her dad is a car nut,
He has a 1930 ALVis, a morgan 3 wheeler, a morgan of some sort and about 20 vintage motor bikes....

absolutly crackers...

hahahaha
marke

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

my girlfriends parents who live in france, especially her dad is a car nut,
He has a 1930 ALVis, a morgan 3 wheeler, a morgan of some sort and about 20 vintage motor bikes....

absolutly crackers...

hahahaha
marke

I thrash round the French lanes in these . . .

(Yes, it's real)

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

My ca. 1970 5513 has a booklet guarantee as well. I was wondering about that. You are the first to post in this regard (as far as I have seen). Thanks.

We BOTH feel 'relieved' then, I guess?

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

Hi brian

can you post some pics of them in collections please, as i would love to see them.

regards
Marke

I don't have any pics of my own . . . those ^ were the pics the dealers sent me, back when I bought them . . .

Watches are real hard to photograph (any tips anyone?) . . . especially when you're a crap photographer like me

My daughter just took this pic for me . . . with her 'phone . . . (that's HER wrist - not mine

)

I need to figure taking pics without 'flash'

marke · 20 October 2008, 07:25 AM

absolutly bloody marvellous,,, I want one bad.....

trying to find a 1680 red myself, especially the right one

marke

Earl · 20 October 2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

I thrash round the French lanes in these . . .

(Yes, it's real)

sweet Brian, simply sweet :o)

Spark · 20 October 2008, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

I thrash round the French lanes in these . . .

(Yes, it's real)

Classic cars and classic watches.
Now I really am jealous

I'd love a 356 Speedster

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Classic cars and classic watches.
Now I really am jealous

I'd love a 356 Speedster

Old Porkas and VWs for my sins . . . more 'fun' investments *wink*

mike · 20 October 2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

I don't have any pics of my own . . . those ^ were the pics the dealers sent me, back when I bought them . . .

Watches are real hard to photograph (any tips anyone?) . . . especially when you're a crap photographer like me

My daughter just took this pic for me . . . with her 'phone . . . (that's HER wrist - not mine

)

I need to figure taking pics without 'flash'

Sweet!! The 1680 is my favorite vintage diver.

My RED III/70 on the inside caseback,

Love the WHITES too.

They make a great everyday wearer.

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 08:16 AM

Nice watches mike (seriously impressed)

How do you get your pics so sharp dude?

Sweet, sweet, pics

mike · 20 October 2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

Nice watches mike (seriously impressed)

How do you get your pics so sharp dude?

Sweet, sweet, pics

I take about 500 photos and hope for the best.

I have a light box I use,

I usually use a mirror to set the watches on. Seems like it "bounces" the light a bit. I set my camera on a tripod. Sometimes putting a slight angle on the watch reduces the glare on the crystal--especially with sapphire.

Maco is a must to pull detail

Play with the lighting to get the "look" you want,

Here's a 16800 I kinda like,

Some of the hardest shots are multiples. You really gotta play with light and angles,

I tend to find gloss dials tough because of the tendency to get the camera in the dial.

Whereas matt dials seem a bit easier,

Comparison shots are about placement to me--just have to experiment,

Identical pairs can be tricky,

Group shots are an excerise in frustration.

Prop em up and shoot.

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Group shots are an excerise in frustration.

Prop em up and shoot.

You just 'aced' everyone dude

Cool pics . . . even cooler collection . . . *BB tips hat to Mike*

I'm just about to buy a Fuji Finepix S100fs camera . . . gonna have a play with that (I'm no photographer - but my photographer mates reckon it's the best all-round 'idiot proof' macro)

I'm still sat here blown away with your collection dude

Marrk · 20 October 2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

We BOTH feel 'relieved' then, I guess?

Yeah, relieved . . . and puzzled. No one has explained to me when the punch papers warranty came into being. May I assume that the evolution of all this is 1) booklet, 2) punch papers, 3) plastic card? Or were the punch papers and booklet guaranty issued simultaneously?

BTW, I gather from your watches and your cars and the whole business about France that you are one of the stinking, filthy rich guys. Congratulations, you are living my dream.

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 05:04 PM

No . . . not rich dude . . . just worked hard (and got lucky on some things) . . . bought wisely . . . and managed to 'get out' at the right time . . .

I was born on a council estate in a rather deprived part of the UK.

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 11:39 PM

Nowhere near in your league Mike . . . but I had another go today . . .

I think I need a new camera

Brian Burrows · 20 October 2008, 11:59 PM

One more . . . inverted 6 Zenith Daytona . . .

Marrk · 21 October 2008, 12:08 AM

I meant no offense, by the way. I hope you know that. Some nuance is lost in cyber-talk.

Great watches and not-bad-at-all pics!

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

No . . . not rich dude . . . just worked hard (and got lucky on some things) . . . bought wisely . . . and managed to 'get out' at the right time . . .

I was born on a council estate in a rather deprived part of the UK.

Brian Burrows · 21 October 2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

I meant no offense, by the way. I hope you know that. Some nuance is lost in cyber-talk.

Great watches and not-bad-at-all pics!

LOL . . . not at all dude . . . none taken at all (my skin's pretty thick)

I'm from a place in England called Liverpool . . . our 'Toxteth' is a bit like your 'Compton' . . . I got out as soon as I was able

I still need a better camera tho'

Marrk · 21 October 2008, 12:17 AM

Liverpool? That's that Beatles place, right?

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

LOL . . . not at all dude . . . none taken at all (my skin's pretty thick)

I'm from a place in England called Liverpool . . . our 'Toxteth' is a bit like your 'Compton' . . . I got out as soon as I was able

I still need a better camera tho'

Brian Burrows · 21 October 2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Burrows

LOL . . . not at all dude . . . none taken at all (my skin's pretty thick)

I'm from a place in England called Liverpool . . . our 'Toxteth' is a bit like your 'Compton' . . . I got out as soon as I was able

I still need a better camera tho'

Oh . . . and please ignore me saying (typing) 'dude' . . . it's a VW thing that kinda sticks . . . I'm not really a seventies hippy beach bum *wink*

Brian Burrows · 21 October 2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

Liverpool? That's that Beatles place, right?

Yes mate . . .

Beatles
Liverpool Football Club
Militant Dockers
Old 'Slave Trade' Port (way back in the day)

And The Zutons, these days

Brian Burrows · 21 October 2008, 12:45 AM

Last one . . .

Not a Sub . . . not even a Rolex . . . but VERY rare . . .

Only 1014 pieces ever made . . .

Apologies again for the quality (or lack of) of the pics

Bri

Spark · 21 October 2008, 04:58 AM

Toxteth! Blimey mate.
You did do good

Beautiful Gold Speedie

20 October 2008, 06:17 AM	#31
Brian Burrows Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts. UK Posts: 88	Beautiful watches guys . . . so 'sharp' Here's my 6263 . . .

20 October 2008, 06:32 AM	#35
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Hi brian can you post some pics of them in collections please, as i would love to see them. I am in awe of your collection and would love to discuss it more with you. And for you to share the stories that go with some of the watches, another question do you have the boxes etc with all the watches, as this sometimes does have an impact on the prices. I can speak from experience with this one..... The market is in for bit of a rollercoaster ride at the moment, but as other forum members have already stated, we all just have to bide our time. speak to you soon. Where in France do you live, my partners parents live about 30kms from nantes and I import parquet from france. regards Marke E.mail: [email protected] web: www.aceflooringuk.com

20 October 2008, 06:52 AM	#38
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	my girlfriends parents who live in france, especially her dad is a car nut, He has a 1930 ALVis, a morgan 3 wheeler, a morgan of some sort and about 20 vintage motor bikes.... absolutly crackers... hahahaha marke

20 October 2008, 07:25 AM	#42
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	absolutly bloody marvellous,,, I want one bad..... trying to find a 1680 red myself, especially the right one marke

20 October 2008, 08:16 AM	#47
Brian Burrows Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts. UK Posts: 88	Nice watches mike (seriously impressed) How do you get your pics so sharp dude? Sweet, sweet, pics

20 October 2008, 05:04 PM	#51
Brian Burrows Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts. UK Posts: 88	No . . . not rich dude . . . just worked hard (and got lucky on some things) . . . bought wisely . . . and managed to 'get out' at the right time . . . I was born on a council estate in a rather deprived part of the UK.

20 October 2008, 11:39 PM	#52
Brian Burrows Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts. UK Posts: 88	Nowhere near in your league Mike . . . but I had another go today . . . I think I need a new camera

20 October 2008, 11:59 PM	#53
Brian Burrows Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts. UK Posts: 88	One more . . . inverted 6 Zenith Daytona . . .

21 October 2008, 12:45 AM	#59
Brian Burrows Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Herts. UK Posts: 88	Last one . . . Not a Sub . . . not even a Rolex . . . but VERY rare . . . Only 1014 pieces ever made . . . Apologies again for the quality (or lack of) of the pics Bri

21 October 2008, 04:58 AM	#60
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Toxteth! Blimey mate. You did do good Beautiful Gold Speedie

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