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Old 29 June 2011, 03:02 AM   #1
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Icon10 The change over from manual to automatic...

Rolex chronographs take a new bold step into the future.........1971 6263 PN with younger sister 1988 16520 MK1 Porcelain dial:
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:06 AM   #2
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Love the 6263, great time piece.
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:11 AM   #3
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mmmmm...

gorgeous timepieces, Ken - wow!
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:12 AM   #4
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Cracking pair of watches, and not a bad photo too Ken
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:14 AM   #5
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Thanks guys---and thanks Phil--still working on camera game!!
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:16 AM   #6
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Well I'd say it's working, as they are much better!
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:19 AM   #7
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Very nice.
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:21 AM   #8
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Thanks again Phil!! Thanks Dan too!
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:32 AM   #9
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Ken ..... very very nice pic!
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Old 29 June 2011, 03:33 AM   #10
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Old 29 June 2011, 04:31 AM   #11
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Both amazing pieces Ken.... to say the least.
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Old 29 June 2011, 04:34 AM   #12
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Old 29 June 2011, 04:50 AM   #13
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i have to put a daytona on my list.

as always, your pieces are beautiful.
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Old 29 June 2011, 05:57 AM   #14
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Very nice camera work Ken! Nice duo!
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Old 29 June 2011, 05:57 AM   #15
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Old 29 June 2011, 06:39 AM   #16
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Old 29 June 2011, 06:40 AM   #17
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Old 29 June 2011, 06:47 AM   #18
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Ken, What camera do you use and lens? Pics look crisp and clear. Great watches as always!
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Old 29 June 2011, 06:49 AM   #19
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Stunning Ken!!!....simply stunning!! Enjoy my friend.

PS: I love how you took that photo...really boldens the quality of those watches!!
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Old 29 June 2011, 06:52 AM   #20
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What a photo! Is this the contest...lol. Great job Ken.
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Old 29 June 2011, 07:01 AM   #21
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Ken! Breathtaking watches and pictures!

What kind of camera did you use? We are looking into them with the impending download of the little ones.

Your lucky I don't know where you live with those watches. haha j/k
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Old 29 June 2011, 07:01 AM   #22
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Old 29 June 2011, 07:02 AM   #23
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Ken! Breathtaking watches and pictures!

What kind of camera did you use? We are looking into them with the impending download of the little ones.

Your lucky I don't know where you live with those watches. haha j/k
Matt- used my Nikon D250 with macro zoom lens.
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Old 29 June 2011, 08:44 AM   #24
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Awesome pic Ken!
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Old 29 June 2011, 08:46 AM   #25
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Old 29 June 2011, 09:52 AM   #26
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Perfect watches and perfect picture!
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Old 29 June 2011, 09:58 AM   #27
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I like the DOF...very nice...
Ken ..do you really have them both running at the same exact time......nice...
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Thanks Kyle and Eduardo! And yes Eduardo- set perfectly!!
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Old 29 June 2011, 10:49 AM   #29
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I am applying for adoption by Ken so I can be one of those lovely watch's siblings..don't worry Ken, I am perfect, unpolished and perfectly original too:)
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Old 29 June 2011, 11:14 AM   #30
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Wow. Both are stunners.
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