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Old 17 May 2014, 04:12 AM   #1
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50 years old watch for 50 years old birthday
Sometimes you just need to enjoy Life and celebrate special event

For my 50, I found my 50 years old one

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Old 17 May 2014, 04:15 AM   #2
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Awesome find; congrats!
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Old 17 May 2014, 04:39 AM   #3
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Looks fantastic on you! Congrats!
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Old 17 May 2014, 04:42 AM   #4
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What a great watch ... congrats


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Old 17 May 2014, 04:43 AM   #5
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Very nice!
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Old 17 May 2014, 04:43 AM   #6
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Congrats on the anniversary In 2024 make sure to get a 60-year-old pre-moon Omega Speedmaster
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Old 17 May 2014, 04:50 AM   #7
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It's a beaut
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Old 17 May 2014, 05:01 AM   #8
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Classy move
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Old 17 May 2014, 05:12 AM   #9
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Old 17 May 2014, 05:22 AM   #10
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Congrats....it doesn't look a day over 49

Great watch and Happy Birthday
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Old 17 May 2014, 05:55 AM   #11
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Fantastic watch!! Keeping good!
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Old 17 May 2014, 06:03 AM   #12
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Great post, fabulous watch and truly a worthy celebration!!
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Old 17 May 2014, 07:12 AM   #13
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Thanks guys, this forum helped me a lot making my choice.

Thanks to all of you

Just another pic.

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Old 17 May 2014, 07:24 AM   #14
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Congrats and enjoy
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Old 17 May 2014, 07:34 AM   #15
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That's good stuff. Congrats on both feats!!!!
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Old 17 May 2014, 07:37 AM   #16
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beautiful find...that bezel is in great shape..
nice patina...
congrats!!
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Old 17 May 2014, 08:15 AM   #17
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Old 17 May 2014, 08:17 AM   #18
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Love the small 24h hand!
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Old 17 May 2014, 09:14 AM   #19
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I can well understand the allure since my Pepsi is only a couple of weeks old (for me that is).
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Old 17 May 2014, 09:19 AM   #20
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Excellent!!! Congratulations and I hope you have a great birthday. What a great vintage piece.
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Old 17 May 2014, 09:24 AM   #21
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Beautiful. I did the same 50/50 thing some weeks ago, but with a rather more modestly priced watch, courtesy of Jacek.
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Old 17 May 2014, 09:48 AM   #22
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Congrats and happy Birthday. Classy GMT!
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Old 17 May 2014, 09:56 AM   #23
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Great watch! A Pepsi is on my wish list.
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Old 17 May 2014, 09:58 AM   #24
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Happy Birthday & congrats..
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Old 17 May 2014, 10:29 AM   #25
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Old 17 May 2014, 10:33 AM   #26
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 17 May 2014, 11:48 AM   #27
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Happy 50th and congrats
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Old 17 May 2014, 11:50 AM   #28
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Very nice find, Congrats!
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Old 17 May 2014, 11:52 AM   #29
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Old 17 May 2014, 11:57 AM   #30
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What a fantastic watch to gift yourself with on your Birthday...enjoy!!!
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