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Old 28 August 2011, 09:06 AM   #1
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I think I may have found one.....

Have been looking for a while now and I think I may have found a keeper...???

Lightly polished with an "flawless" dial.....All of the tritium is intact......

A very nice 100% original example, bracelet and all....From a trusted enthusiast...

We shall see....
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Old 28 August 2011, 09:11 AM   #2
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Good luck Clay, hope you get it!
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Old 28 August 2011, 09:18 AM   #3
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Sounds Great Clay!! hope to see some pictures soon!
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Old 28 August 2011, 09:47 AM   #4
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I know what it is so keeping them crossed for you my friend!!
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Old 28 August 2011, 10:00 AM   #5
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Thank you gentlemen.....Much appreciated...
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Old 28 August 2011, 10:01 AM   #6
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Interested to hear (and see) the final outcome Clay!
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Old 28 August 2011, 10:02 AM   #7
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Good luck Clay, sounds real nice.
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Old 28 August 2011, 12:05 PM   #8
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Same one you've been hunting for....starts with an S ?
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Old 28 August 2011, 12:28 PM   #9
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Good luck

Good luck with that Clay, the suspense Is killing me
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Old 28 August 2011, 12:28 PM   #10
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Clay I hope it all works out and that the watch is as nice as advertised. I think I know what you're looking for.
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Old 28 August 2011, 12:35 PM   #11
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Very interested to see what it is Clay!
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Old 28 August 2011, 12:46 PM   #12
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Good luck Clay and I hope to see some pictures soon!

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Old 28 August 2011, 01:05 PM   #13
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oh baby, cant wait!
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Old 28 August 2011, 01:33 PM   #14
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Old 28 August 2011, 06:42 PM   #15
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Good luck Clay, hope it works out!
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Old 28 August 2011, 08:41 PM   #16
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All the best, can't wait to see it:)
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Old 28 August 2011, 09:12 PM   #17
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If it's as nice as your SD, I'm sure it will be a fantastic find
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Old 28 August 2011, 10:05 PM   #18
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what a cliff hanger, can't wait to see the pics
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Old 28 August 2011, 11:34 PM   #19
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C'mon Clay........give us a little hint at least hahahaha.
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Old 29 August 2011, 04:18 AM   #20
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Clay... I hope it works out for you!
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Old 29 August 2011, 06:02 AM   #21
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I'm guessing either a matte 16660 or a DRSD 1665.....
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Old 29 August 2011, 06:40 AM   #22
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Can't wait to see what it is.
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Old 29 August 2011, 12:55 PM   #23
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Can't wait for pics Clay!
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Old 29 August 2011, 01:27 PM   #24
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Maybe it is a 16660 matte!! When will we find out...
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Old 1 September 2011, 01:31 PM   #25
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Thank you all...
Just got back from being in the "dark" for 4.5 days.....
Tomorrow we will see if it is indeed a keeper or not???
Until then.....
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Old 1 September 2011, 01:48 PM   #26
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Talk about keeping us in suspense
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Old 1 September 2011, 03:35 PM   #27
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Old 1 September 2011, 03:40 PM   #28
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hellooooooooo..... it been dayssssssssssssss.................................
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