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Old 29 October 2011, 10:17 AM   #1
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New arrival

Tomorrow I will have my new arrival! It's vintage and is a 1.8 mil serial number. It is made of stainless steel and has 3 hands.
It is a

I'm very excited and you'll see it tomorrow.
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Old 29 October 2011, 10:40 AM   #2
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Awww, come on! Pics, pics pics!
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Old 29 October 2011, 10:50 AM   #3
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Awww, come on! Pics, pics pics!
Pics when it's here.

A REALLY cool guy named Steve wore one back in the day...
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Old 29 October 2011, 10:54 AM   #4
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Pics when it's here.

A REALLY cool guy named Steve wore one back in the day...
Steve Austin...The Bionic Man wore a Rolex
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:10 AM   #5
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Steve Austin...The Bionic Man wore a Rolex

Nice one!
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:12 AM   #6
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1675??? Either way....Huge congrats
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:16 AM   #7
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5512!
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:16 AM   #8
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It is an ass?

I like the sounds of 1.8 w/ three hands!
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:24 AM   #9
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5512!
Winner Winner!
4 liner on the way! I'll have it by 3pm. Many pics to come
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:31 AM   #10
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Awesome choice Matt!! Can't wait for pics!

Is it a 4-liner meters first non-gilt????
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:35 AM   #11
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Very cool Matt---Look forward to seeing it!!
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:59 AM   #12
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Can't wait to see some pictures! Congratulations!
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Old 29 October 2011, 12:52 PM   #13
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Share share be fair! Let's see them pictures when the beauty arrives!
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Old 29 October 2011, 01:12 PM   #14
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Fantastic! Matt can't wait to see some wrist shots!!
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Old 29 October 2011, 05:04 PM   #15
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looking forward to the pic's - 5512 - one of my favorites
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Old 29 October 2011, 05:26 PM   #16
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Can not wait to see pics and a huge congrats!
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Old 29 October 2011, 08:12 PM   #17
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We want PICs, We want PICs.

Congrats Matt.
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:28 PM   #18
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Congrats! I knew it would not be long before you got another vintage sub!
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Old 29 October 2011, 11:46 PM   #19
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I love the 5512 four liner. Congrats! Can't wait to see the pics.
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Old 30 October 2011, 12:17 AM   #20
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Congrats! I knew it would not be long before you got another vintage sub!
I had to go else where since you won't sell mine back to me!
Haha
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Old 30 October 2011, 03:04 AM   #21
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5512 is it the head only you got?
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Old 30 October 2011, 05:01 AM   #22
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Pics are here
I'm dropping it at the Spa on Monday for the full service treatment. There is a small piece of tritium that came loose at 10:00. My watch guy says he can easily re attach it. I'm interested to see how it comes out. I'll post better pics after the service.


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Old 30 October 2011, 05:58 AM   #23
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Stunning watch
there is something special about old skool subs.
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Old 30 October 2011, 06:50 AM   #24
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Very nice Matt, a classic
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Old 30 October 2011, 07:17 AM   #25
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Saw that one...IMO it was a good deal!
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Old 30 October 2011, 07:27 AM   #26
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Old 30 October 2011, 07:31 AM   #27
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Saw that one...IMO it was a good deal!
It was an even better deal after we talked on the phone! I'm happy
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Old 30 October 2011, 07:55 AM   #28
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Looks amazing mate! Congratulations!
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Old 30 October 2011, 08:14 AM   #29
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Ah, yeah that's a keeper
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Old 30 October 2011, 08:21 AM   #30
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Saw that one too reasonably priced!! Huge Congrats!!!
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