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Old 17 August 2012, 01:42 AM   #1
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Oh No I did it again.. Im a flipper

Less then a week after acquiring this beuaty from Jacek,



I did the unthinkable..I flipped it... for another RED 1680 Sub from Jacek....

I will have it within the next 3 hours... Pics to follow of course..

I think I have a problem...
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Old 17 August 2012, 01:57 AM   #2
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It's not right, but it's ok.

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Old 17 August 2012, 02:21 AM   #3
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Tom. Why? What is different about the new one? Meters first? Papers? Just wondering. At least it's another red. Rich
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:26 AM   #4
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Tom. Why? What is different about the new one? Meters first? Papers? Just wondering. At least it's another red. Rich
A better quality 1680.. better case, CG, bracelet, lugs and patina..
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:42 AM   #5
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Nothing wrong with upgrading.
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:48 AM   #6
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Sounds perfectly sane to me.
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:49 AM   #7
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A better quality 1680.. better case, CG, bracelet, lugs and patina..
That's his story and he's sticking to it!
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Old 17 August 2012, 04:20 AM   #8
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Congrats!! Pics??
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Old 17 August 2012, 04:21 AM   #9
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My NEW v GRAIL!!!

I love it..well worth the flip...IMO





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Old 17 August 2012, 04:34 AM   #10
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Congrats.
I also prefer the brighter dials. Now the color of the dot matches the indices and hands...
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Old 17 August 2012, 04:38 AM   #11
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Wow...

well worth the flip, for sure! That's beautiful - enjoy!
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Old 17 August 2012, 04:50 AM   #12
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Well worth the flip IMHO!!!!

Great looking 1680!!
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Old 17 August 2012, 05:07 AM   #13
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A good move
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