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11 February 2018, 11:53 PM
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The worn and battered thread.. dont be shy!
A little shout out here to some of us who do not have the luxury of that perfect patina, that perfect dial, that perfectly faded insert and thick fat "unworn" case... whose watches are scruffy, dirty, worn and polished thin!
Dont be shy and here's mine!  Just loving it as it looks what a vintage can be! |
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11 February 2018, 11:55 PM
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That looks amazing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12 February 2018, 01:03 AM
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Good God that red sub looks awesome ....and I love the tattered NATO.
My (strap) has seen some years and use, but nothing like yours! Cheers! |
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12 February 2018, 01:08 AM
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The worn and battered thread.. dont be shy!
Finally, something I can be a part of. I’ll put the history of this new-to-me-piece here, as I think it fits the category.
I got this watch last week from a friend, Ken Hackathorn, who is The Godfather of American Gunfighting.   This watch, which was his daily wearer, he bought new in Saigon in 1968. From that day in Vietnam, throughout his tour with US Army Special Forces, the years in between, and up until the 3rd of February this year, he wore this watch all around the world doing what men like him do.       Now it’s mine, and I’m putting my own little bit of legacy onto it. It’s going to serve as my daily wearer as well.  And it, as beautiful as it is, has some marks and scars on it from a life of making marks and scars on other things. It’s amazing. Check it out.  Worthless to some, priceless to others. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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12 February 2018, 01:55 AM
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Ratty old SM 300
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12 February 2018, 02:27 AM
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12 February 2018, 02:55 AM
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My old 16570 doing what it does. :)
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12 February 2018, 03:15 AM
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Real Name: Pat
Location: ohio
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I think you described most of my watches. Here's my Tudor 7021/0
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12 February 2018, 03:25 AM
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Holy Cats! Great piece, awesome story!!
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12 February 2018, 03:48 AM
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Yeah, I think it’s pretty cool. Absolutely priceless. Sticking with me for a few decades until I can pass it to someone along the same path. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro |
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12 February 2018, 04:44 AM
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This is a great thread so far...keep them coming!
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12 February 2018, 05:13 AM
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Location: Scotland
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Some great pictures\ stories
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12 February 2018, 06:25 AM
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Real Name: Kenny
Location: northern ireland
Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs
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12 February 2018, 06:51 AM
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Real Name: Merle
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12 February 2018, 07:03 AM
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Man some REALLY good stuff within this thread! Watches being worn, living to tell a story, imagine that! Although I can appreciate "safe queens", you can't replicate the stories told by some of these fine pieces. I for one appreciate the history associated with vintage pieces. I hope to join the vintage club some day!
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12 February 2018, 08:41 AM
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168000. A few nicks here and there, but it's held up well for 30 years of everyday use!
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12 February 2018, 10:16 AM
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My beater watch.
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12 February 2018, 12:00 PM
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 BUT THE CASE !!!
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12 February 2018, 12:53 PM
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Here’s mine obtaining character: 
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12 February 2018, 12:59 PM
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This thread kicks ass. I’d be thrilled to have any of the watches you guys have put here. I’d pick any of these over NIB any day. Congrats to everyone for having something that is truly unique and perfect to them.
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12 February 2018, 01:02 PM
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Awesome shots and great pics!
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12 February 2018, 01:08 PM
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Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail
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Best thread in a while!
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12 February 2018, 01:35 PM
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Location: alabama
Watch: 1972 Red Sub
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Here is one of mine at work on the farm during harvest time.
  And all cleaned up! 
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12 February 2018, 02:24 PM
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Location: Australia
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This was in rotation with my other watches, however my jeweler advised me not to wear it until it was serviced. I had just informed him it hadn't been serviced since the 1970's and was still running like a charm.
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12 February 2018, 02:52 PM
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My imperfect watch with paint loss on dial minute markers. But I love it still the same!
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13 February 2018, 12:18 AM
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Real Name: Pete
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Great thread! I often wonder if there is some technical method for replies involving quotes involving pictures, to reduce the 'quoted pics' to thumbnail size or something. Half the length of the thread is from replays of Graham's 1968 GMT - lovely watch but just the one set of pics was enough. BTW pretty much all my watches are the 'beat up' kind, I can't afford the really nice ones!
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13 February 2018, 01:44 AM
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13 February 2018, 01:46 AM
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Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver |
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13 February 2018, 10:33 AM
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Thanks for sharing your stories! Has been a great read!
Its real beautiful how watches of yesteryears can age! There can never be 2 the same! Quote:
You seem to have a really nice collection.. pics pls!! |
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