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Old 20 September 2017, 12:35 PM   #1
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Finally found my dream Red sub
I've been looking for about 6 to 8 months at probably every Red sub that came to market & never quite found that perfect one that checked all my boxes, except several that where overseas & i just found it to risky to even bother with those.In the mean time i watched the prices steadily climb on the Red subs, until this one finally became available.
It's got all the things i wanted an MK4 2.5 mil flawless dial with nice eggshell patina ,a full set with most of the accessories just like my GMT has, nice thick lugs & crown guards & a case thats barely polished from what i can tell, no dot crown,super fat font bezel with kissing 4 & nice silver bluish fade with perfect tritium pearl ,clean tight 9315 bracelet,i couldn't be happier.
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Old 20 September 2017, 12:51 PM   #2
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A beauty
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Old 20 September 2017, 12:54 PM   #3
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Congrats! Nice one
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Old 20 September 2017, 01:00 PM   #4
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Thanks guys i know both of you guys^ just recently got Red subs also,so it's nice to join the club.
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Old 20 September 2017, 01:06 PM   #5
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That is gorgeous, love the insert and the patina. Just a lovely example.
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Old 20 September 2017, 01:15 PM   #6
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Killer looking set. Congrats.
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Old 20 September 2017, 01:31 PM   #7
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Duuuuuuuuuude. Sick! Huge congrats.
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Old 20 September 2017, 02:15 PM   #8
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Nice find! They are terrific, and box/papers to boot!
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Old 20 September 2017, 03:13 PM   #9
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Even the top hat crystal appears to be original. Bravo 👏 👏👏
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Old 20 September 2017, 03:15 PM   #10
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Finally found my dream Red sub
Nothing better than finding your dream watch! Congratulations & Enjoy!
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Old 20 September 2017, 06:05 PM   #11
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That is it - you hit the jackpot in red subs mk4 territory
This is what we dream of finding when we look for months and see the prices tick on by and rise and then we panic and settle for less than this... but this find proves it is always worth the wait
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Old 20 September 2017, 07:40 PM   #12
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Looks like you landed a very nice one there!
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Old 20 September 2017, 09:09 PM   #13
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Incredible.
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Old 20 September 2017, 09:14 PM   #14
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Even the top hat crystal appears to be original.
Just curious how you can tell?
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Old 20 September 2017, 09:26 PM   #15
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Old 20 September 2017, 10:03 PM   #16
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that really is a great example of a Mk IV full set, enjoy it , a great find.
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Old 20 September 2017, 10:06 PM   #17
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amazing watch, congrats
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Old 21 September 2017, 12:56 AM   #18
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Congrats - enjoy!
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:27 AM   #19
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A great beauty! Congrats! Must have come with a big price tag too?
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:30 AM   #20
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NICELY DONE! Congrats, :) :) :)
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Old 21 September 2017, 02:41 AM   #21
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Congrats! The red is such a nice touch!
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:09 AM   #22
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Wow ! Very nice
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:14 AM   #23
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well worth the wait
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Old 21 September 2017, 03:16 AM   #24
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Good job - enjoy!
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Old 21 September 2017, 06:27 AM   #25
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Thanks everyone for the kind words & hey I'm a pledge member know 👍
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