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Old 29 March 2015, 04:24 AM   #1
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Another Big Block

Something is wrong with me. I just keep buying them. I was down to one, and now I have 3 again.

The latest...a 1989 transitional 79180:Name:  uploadfromtaptalk1427567005242.jpg
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Old 29 March 2015, 04:29 AM   #2
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Old 29 March 2015, 04:39 AM   #3
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Congrats, Nathan! A very nice early example.
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Old 29 March 2015, 04:44 AM   #4
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Looks like a nice one! One can never have too many big blocks.

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Old 29 March 2015, 04:56 AM   #5
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Looks great! Congrats :)
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Old 29 March 2015, 05:54 AM   #6
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congratulations, wear her well
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Old 29 March 2015, 06:39 AM   #7
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Nice clean example, congrats


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Old 29 March 2015, 06:51 AM   #8
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looking good
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Old 29 March 2015, 07:11 AM   #9
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nothing wrong with the Big Blocks, on to the 4th one :)
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Old 29 March 2015, 11:41 PM   #10
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Very nice. Nothing wrong with you at all. The more Big Blocks, the better.
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Old 30 March 2015, 02:17 AM   #11
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Very nice, congrats.
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Old 30 March 2015, 02:20 AM   #12
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Beautiful!
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Old 30 March 2015, 02:27 AM   #13
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Congrats- your BB is my favorite combo: metal bezel, white dial with black subdials- just an awesome watch...!
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Old 30 March 2015, 03:17 AM   #14
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Old 30 March 2015, 03:22 AM   #15
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Old 30 March 2015, 05:13 AM   #16
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Nice one!!
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Old 30 March 2015, 06:31 AM   #17
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Great addition. Can we see a group shot please?
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Old 30 March 2015, 07:38 AM   #18
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Congrats - case looks strong, very nice BB!
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Old 30 March 2015, 06:15 PM   #19
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Nah, thats common sense bro - you liked em? You buy em 👍👍👍


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Old 30 March 2015, 10:18 PM   #20
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Very cool! I've been wanting one for a long time..
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Old 31 March 2015, 12:21 AM   #21
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When you get ready to buy the next one, just remember how much a Rolex Daytona Paul Newman costs....you will sleep much better !!

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Old 31 March 2015, 12:31 AM   #22
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When you get ready to buy the next one, just remember how much a Rolex Daytona Paul Newman costs....you will sleep much better !!

Sooooo true...
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Old 31 March 2015, 03:41 AM   #23
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Congrats- your BB is my favorite combo: metal bezel, white dial with black subdials- just an awesome watch...!
Except this one's matte silver, not white! It does look rather white in some lights though.
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Old 31 March 2015, 03:42 AM   #24
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Great addition. Can we see a group shot please?
Soon! Getting my 79160 back from watchmaker on Wednesday.
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Old 31 March 2015, 02:08 PM   #25
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Wow, that's a real beauty. Congrats!
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