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Old 14 September 2013, 07:21 PM   #1
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While not exactly 'vintage' (23yrs), the old 16600 SD has some weathered charm, and when I pulled out the older relative (43yrs) 1680 RED to wear today, I couldn't resist a few shots of the pair together in the morning light. Just for the hell of it. Hope you enjoy
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Old 14 September 2013, 07:26 PM   #2
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Very nice Karl

I especially like the bezel insert on your 16600
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Old 14 September 2013, 07:26 PM   #3
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What a great pair,
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Old 14 September 2013, 07:30 PM   #4
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Very nice Karl

I especially like the bezel insert on your 16600
Thanks Jason - yes, it's quite a pleasing one!
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Old 14 September 2013, 07:30 PM   #5
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What a great pair,
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Old 14 September 2013, 07:46 PM   #6
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Fantastic pair, love the dweller but that red is incredible
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Old 14 September 2013, 07:50 PM   #7
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Fantastic pair, love the dweller but that red is incredible
Thanks my friend!
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Old 14 September 2013, 08:39 PM   #8
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Old 14 September 2013, 08:44 PM   #9
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Very nice Karl! Love that SD insert too...Cheers,
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Old 14 September 2013, 09:03 PM   #10
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Great pair and great insert in the SD. Nice leather sofá too, by the way. We can see good taste doesn't stop at watches!
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Old 14 September 2013, 09:24 PM   #11
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Very nice Karl! Love that SD insert too...Cheers,
Thanks Ken!
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Old 14 September 2013, 09:25 PM   #12
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Old 14 September 2013, 09:28 PM   #13
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Great pair and great insert in the SD. Nice leather sofá too, by the way. We can see good taste doesn't stop at watches!
Many thanks - the white leather piece is actually a chair - here's a photo of it.
It's nice and comfy (has a bit of spring in the frame as it flexes), and great to kick back and enjoy the view from the bay window with your feet up on the 'cow cube'!

We have a few leather chairs and sofas, which we like - very practical and hard-wearing. Thanks for the compliment
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Old 14 September 2013, 09:29 PM   #14
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Great pair! Thanks for sharing them.
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Old 14 September 2013, 09:32 PM   #15
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^^ My pleasure - thanks!
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Great pics, if those older watches could only talk, the stories they'd tell...
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Old 14 September 2013, 09:46 PM   #17
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Your watches look like gentle giants with great power. Love the decor of your place. The chair is too cool! I especially love the couches.
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These Rolex's are absolutely amazing..loved the pics.
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Old 14 September 2013, 10:11 PM   #19
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What a great looking pair!! And that's a nice room with a beautiful view into the yard.
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Very nice Duo!
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Old 14 September 2013, 11:02 PM   #21
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Love it yes!!
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Old 14 September 2013, 11:04 PM   #22
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Very beautiful!! The patina on the red and the insert on the SD are just perfect
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Old 15 September 2013, 01:27 AM   #23
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I have a soft spot for tdial 16600s...very nice.
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Old 15 September 2013, 01:42 AM   #24
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nice pics nice place too ,,, but the reds patina is the show stealer for me.
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Old 15 September 2013, 02:34 AM   #25
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Great watches.Id call them "vintage diving chronometers", just sounds betterLovely patina
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Both are beautiful, but Sub is my favorite ....
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These Rolex's are absolutely amazing..loved the pics.

Thanks William - glad you enjoyed them!
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Old 15 September 2013, 03:00 AM   #28
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What a great looking pair!! And that's a nice room with a beautiful view into the yard.
Appreciate it, thanks Phong
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Old 15 September 2013, 03:02 AM   #29
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Great pics, if those older watches could only talk, the stories they'd tell...
Thank you - I agree, it's one of the appealing elements of vintage things, especially watches, as they are so personal.
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Great watches.Id call them "vintage diving chronometers", just sounds betterLovely patina
Yes, far more refined, sorry! Glad you like, thanks.

And thank you all for the kind comments.
I don't have many, but I'm happy with the few I do own.
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