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bluemartinifan · 5 January 2014, 07:56 AM

Hi All, it's been done before - but not in 2014!
I LOVE to see vintage cases that retain their original design - with period correct bevels/chamfers and flat sharp lug holes.
Original or expertly redone - lets see some lug shots

Below are mine (in order)

1601 - 3.1m circa 1971
14060 T - circa 1996
1680 - 5.2m circa 1978
18038 - circa 1988 (recently departed)

dysondiver · 5 January 2014, 07:58 AM

lots of variation ,,, interesting

nsumner · 5 January 2014, 08:04 AM

Good post Russ and GREAT watches

Here's my 5513, just back from a light case detail. All credit to Dalton and the boys at ABC.

springer · 5 January 2014, 08:24 AM

My 1978 GMT with bracelet and my 1968 GMT without. Also, my 1980 Tudor chrono.

nsumner · 5 January 2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

My 1978 GMT with bracelet and my 1968 GMT without. Also, my 1980 Tudor chrono.

Excellent John

Beaumont Miller II · 5 January 2014, 08:49 AM

Russ, Nathaniel, and John beautiful watches to go with a great thread. Sadly Rolex lost this artistic feature of their watch cases long ago. Here are a few of mine. From a very raw, read that as case wear, MN 79, to a mid 70's 1680/8, and finally a 5512 from '62, you can see why so many collectors are passionate about these watches.

Vincent65 · 5 January 2014, 09:05 AM

I love 'em, and crown guards, sharp lug-holes…

Here's a bunch of my 1680 (1970)

Vincent65 · 5 January 2014, 09:10 AM

and 16600 (1990), both watches are unpolished:

nsumner · 5 January 2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Russ, Nathaniel, and John beautiful watches to go with a great thread. Sadly Rolex lost this artistic feature of their watch cases long ago. Here are a few of mine. From a very raw, read that as case wear, MN 79, to a mid 70's 1680/8, and finally a 5512 from '62, you can see why so many collectors are passionate about these watches.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

I love 'em, and crown guards, sharp lug-holes…

Here's a bunch of my 1680 (1970)

John F and Karl

This thread wouldn't be complete without offerings from you both

springer · 5 January 2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nsumner

Excellent John

Thanks Nate and Big John. Hope you guys are off to a great new year!

Vincent65 · 5 January 2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nsumner

John F and Karl

This thread wouldn't be complete without offerings from you both

Cheers Nathaniel! There are some real stunners here

- great topic!

nsumner · 5 January 2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Thanks Nate and Big John. Hope you guys are off to a great new year!

You too John, happy new year.

roh123 · 5 January 2014, 09:35 AM

Fat bevels but a lot of wear on my Tudor PCG.. Nothing to compete with against the above examples but I really like this one.

Here's my recut GMT.

This one of course without bevels but with nice clean lugs and sharp edges.

bluemartinifan · 5 January 2014, 09:41 AM

LOVE what Iam seeing

Subs, GMTs, DJs, Tudors.
We need more please!

CrownMe · 5 January 2014, 10:13 AM

Great thread!! One of my favorite things about vintage watches.

Here's a shot of my snowflake.

TurboWatch · 5 January 2014, 10:22 AM

Big or smalll, recut (correctly) or orginal, I love them all. BUT, unmolested originals still have a special place on my wrist.

From early 80's thin chamfer/bevel

To mid 60's wide prominent chamfers:

Another mid 60's gilt:

To the early matte GMT 1675:

Rickster · 5 January 2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

WOW

nsumner · 5 January 2014, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Big or smalll, recut (correctly) or orginal, I love them all. BUT, unmolested originals still have a special place on my wrist.

From early 80's thin chamfer/bevel

To mid 60's wide prominent chamfers:

Another mid 60's gilt:

To the early matte GMT 1675:

Nice Tom!

Beaumont Miller II · 5 January 2014, 10:51 AM

Russ, Nathaniel, John, Karl, and Rick thanks for the kind words. Tom beautiful pics, and its nice to see how the chamfers changed over time. Karl those pics of that 16600 are stunning.

springer · 5 January 2014, 11:22 AM

John, you'll like this old Submariner 6205 from around 1957. I had this in my hands a few years ago and didn't pull the trigger on it. This is from a time period when chamfers were all the rage!!!

anilzat · 5 January 2014, 11:27 AM

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This is a awesome thread.

Beaumont Miller II · 5 January 2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

John, you'll like this old Submariner 6205 from around 1957. I had this in my hands a few years ago and didn't pull the trigger on it. This is from a time period when chamfers were all the rage!!!

Looks awesome. They sure don't make them like they used to.

1675-David · 5 January 2014, 06:04 PM

the 5513 has had some sympathetic polishing but the original chamfers are still very much in evidence, 1675 is from 1970 and is unpolished and the SM300 from ´66 also unpolished and shows what happens when bevels take over!!

Great thread guys with some amazing watches

Vincent65 · 5 January 2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Russ, Nathaniel, John, Karl, and Rick thanks for the kind words. Tom beautiful pics, and its nice to see how the chamfers changed over time. Karl those pics of that 16600 are stunning.

Thanks John - there are some real beauties pictured here, yours being prime examples, of course. It's a shame the new ones don't have chamfers, as I think it's not only beautiful, but a clever way of protecting the case, somewhat, by deflecting knocks. A 90-degree corner is just asking to be dinged! Oh well, one of the many reasons to love vintage

bluemartinifan · 5 January 2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

and 16600 (1990), both watches are unpolished:

Karl, I am nick naming your 16600
BEAUTY and the BEAST - I LOVE it's raw authenticity

AWS · 5 January 2014, 11:17 PM

Great watches and shots everyone! Interesting to see how the cases evolved over the years. Makes me appreciate the vintage side.

Vincent65 · 5 January 2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

Karl, I am nick naming your 16600
BEAUTY and the BEAST - I LOVE it's raw authenticity

That's fine by me, my friend - aptly described and named!

lhanddds · 6 January 2014, 01:23 AM

Tudor 9411/0

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CrownMe · 6 January 2014, 03:13 AM

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Tudor 9411/0

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very nice

lhanddds · 6 January 2014, 03:35 AM

Thanks

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5 January 2014, 07:56 AM	#1
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Show Your Period Correct Bevels! Hi All, it's been done before - but not in 2014! I LOVE to see vintage cases that retain their original design - with period correct bevels/chamfers and flat sharp lug holes. Original or expertly redone - lets see some lug shots Below are mine (in order) 1601 - 3.1m circa 1971 14060 T - circa 1996 1680 - 5.2m circa 1978 18038 - circa 1988 (recently departed) Attached Images

5 January 2014, 08:04 AM	#3
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	Good post Russ and GREAT watches Here's my 5513, just back from a light case detail. All credit to Dalton and the boys at ABC. Attached Images

5 January 2014, 08:24 AM	#4
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	My 1978 GMT with bracelet and my 1968 GMT without. Also, my 1980 Tudor chrono. Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

5 January 2014, 08:49 AM	#6
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Russ, Nathaniel, and John beautiful watches to go with a great thread. Sadly Rolex lost this artistic feature of their watch cases long ago. Here are a few of mine. From a very raw, read that as case wear, MN 79, to a mid 70's 1680/8, and finally a 5512 from '62, you can see why so many collectors are passionate about these watches. __________________

5 January 2014, 09:05 AM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I love 'em, and crown guards, sharp lug-holes… Here's a bunch of my 1680 (1970) Attached Images

5 January 2014, 07:58 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	lots of variation ,,, interesting

5 January 2014, 09:10 AM	#8
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	and 16600 (1990), both watches are unpolished: Attached Images

5 January 2014, 09:35 AM	#13
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Fat bevels but a lot of wear on my Tudor PCG.. Nothing to compete with against the above examples but I really like this one. Here's my recut GMT. This one of course without bevels but with nice clean lugs and sharp edges.

5 January 2014, 09:41 AM	#14
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	LOVE what Iam seeing Subs, GMTs, DJs, Tudors. We need more please!

5 January 2014, 10:13 AM	#15
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Great thread!! One of my favorite things about vintage watches. Here's a shot of my snowflake. Attached Images

5 January 2014, 10:22 AM	#16
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	bevels - letme join the party train Big or smalll, recut (correctly) or orginal, I love them all. BUT, unmolested originals still have a special place on my wrist. From early 80's thin chamfer/bevel To mid 60's wide prominent chamfers: Another mid 60's gilt: To the early matte GMT 1675:

5 January 2014, 10:51 AM	#19
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Russ, Nathaniel, John, Karl, and Rick thanks for the kind words. Tom beautiful pics, and its nice to see how the chamfers changed over time. Karl those pics of that 16600 are stunning. __________________

5 January 2014, 11:22 AM	#20
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	John, you'll like this old Submariner 6205 from around 1957. I had this in my hands a few years ago and didn't pull the trigger on it. This is from a time period when chamfers were all the rage!!! Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

5 January 2014, 11:27 AM	#21
anilzat Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: John Williams Location: Alaska outback Watch: GMT Posts: 1,051	This is a awesome thread.

5 January 2014, 06:04 PM	#23
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	the 5513 has had some sympathetic polishing but the original chamfers are still very much in evidence, 1675 is from 1970 and is unpolished and the SM300 from ´66 also unpolished and shows what happens when bevels take over!! Great thread guys with some amazing watches

5 January 2014, 11:17 PM	#26
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Great watches and shots everyone! Interesting to see how the cases evolved over the years. Makes me appreciate the vintage side.

6 January 2014, 01:23 AM	#28
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Tudor 9411/0 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2014, 03:35 AM	#30
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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