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18 April 2011, 01:21 AM
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Something about old watches that grabs me...
There is just something about these old watches that grab me!! I am not the best photographer--but I think it gets the point across. Modern watches just don't do anything for me but these old things -wow!! Here is my 69' Tropical Red, my 73' Straight Hand Exp II, and my 61' 4 line 5512. These ones just do not get enough wrist time so I took them out for a play. Again-pardon the awful shot--one of these days I will make photography a project! Have a great Sunday all!!
 
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18 April 2011, 01:34 AM
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Looks like a beauty pageant line up. Amazing collection.
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18 April 2011, 01:52 AM
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Nothing better than vintage, IMHO!
  Wonderful vintage pieces as always, Ken.
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18 April 2011, 01:55 AM
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Vintage yea.....
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18 April 2011, 01:57 AM
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Did someone say old?
I prefer the term vintage  ........I remember most of my watches when they were new!!!!We are now vintage......I am sending myself to RSC to be renovated.....I'm gonna get buffed & polished....but I won't have them touch my lugs.    Bah humbug & have a good day.
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18 April 2011, 02:05 AM
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Great stuff guys!! Love that vintage bug- Bah humbug!!
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18 April 2011, 02:15 AM
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Dang you guys, nice stuff! Heres my humble 5513 and new addition 1675 GMT with Radial Dial from Eric Ku!
 
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18 April 2011, 02:29 AM
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Ken, that's just an amazing trio of golden era references.
I always try to pick a favorite when I see shots like this, but you make it tough. There IS just something about enclosed minute tracks and four lines though that gets me going.  I can help you out in seeing they get proper wrist time though.
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18 April 2011, 02:37 AM
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I don't have tons of vintage, but with this one.........I FINALLY really understand.
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18 April 2011, 02:37 AM
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Beautiful watches Ken
Like Mike .. I too would be more than happy to babysit one of those beauties on my wrist for a couple of days . Afraid I would grow too easily attached to them 
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18 April 2011, 02:40 AM
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4 lines get me too!! They each have something unique that gives them their character! Straight hand, brown dial, closed minute track etc. You have to love vintage Rolex- each variance and subtlety gets you a different way!! A lot of great examples here including your special ones Mike!!!
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18 April 2011, 03:28 AM
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Ken ..... that is certainly an awesome group!
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18 April 2011, 03:30 AM
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Vintage porn.... love it!
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18 April 2011, 03:34 AM
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Thanks Guys!! A lot of amazing watches here on TRF!!!
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Great pics guys
Keep em coming Where's yours Pav
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I know- Pav show us the goods!!
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18 April 2011, 05:49 AM
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I know I tell you this all the time Ken, but your collection is unreal! Something so special about vintage...
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18 April 2011, 06:58 AM
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love this thread boys great looking pieces
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18 April 2011, 07:27 AM
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God help me... I'm nursing a semi!
 I think if Ken posted one of his MilSub I would need a new computer!!! I wish I could join the fun... One day...  The Long-Haired General has promised to try to get me a birth year Rolex for my next milestone birthday but, alas and alack, that's seven years away! Until then (or a lotto win in the mean time) I shall have to be content living vicariously through all of your beautiful watches!
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Its usually the restoration bill. 1908 Wilsdorf & Davis:     Not a Rolex, but this one dates to 1762. Key set, key wind verge fusee:   
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   Even old Omegas are cool.  
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18 April 2011, 09:56 AM
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Kyle- I like those vintage Omegas- classy!!
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My old 5513 Submariner.
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18 April 2011, 10:19 AM
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Beautiful trio Ken!
Can't wait til you manage a photo with the extended family
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18 April 2011, 10:19 AM
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Very nice Richard!
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