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Old 11 October 2010, 11:47 PM   #1
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The simplicity of the 1016 is very alluring.

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Old 12 October 2010, 12:10 AM   #2
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Great photo of a great watch - a timeless classic!
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Old 12 October 2010, 12:11 AM   #3
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What an amazing example! Nicely done.
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Old 12 October 2010, 12:14 AM   #4
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Great watch......the "stealth" Rolex!
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Old 12 October 2010, 12:50 AM   #5
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Elegant simplicity.
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Old 12 October 2010, 12:52 AM   #6
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I like it alot
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Old 12 October 2010, 01:19 AM   #7
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Old 12 October 2010, 04:35 AM   #8
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Wow, that watch looks amazing. Thanks for posting.
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Old 12 October 2010, 04:50 AM   #9
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Love the painted matte dial.
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Old 12 October 2010, 06:56 AM   #10
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that's fab!
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Old 12 October 2010, 06:58 AM   #11
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Old 12 October 2010, 07:02 AM   #12
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Old 12 October 2010, 07:06 AM   #13
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Great Watch
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Old 12 October 2010, 07:21 AM   #14
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No arguments here.
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Old 12 October 2010, 07:28 AM   #15
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Very nice: classic and understated :)
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Old 12 October 2010, 07:37 AM   #16
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Old 12 October 2010, 09:22 AM   #17
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You're absolutely right, simplicity speaks volumes! Nice pic!!
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Old 12 October 2010, 09:32 AM   #18
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Great example of a great, classic watch!
I got the modern version, but love the vintage 1016 best!
Thank you for sharing and enjoy in good health!
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Old 12 October 2010, 10:16 AM   #19
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Old 12 October 2010, 10:18 AM   #20
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Old 12 October 2010, 10:46 AM   #21
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a timeless classic
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Old 12 October 2010, 11:56 AM   #22
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Beautiful watches! I would get an explorer but I have a practical need for the rotating bezel, so sub it is.
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