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Old 24 August 2013, 05:16 AM   #1
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You know you're spending too much time on the vintage forum if ....

... you start analyzing bezel insert fonts on things that aren't watches.

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Old 24 August 2013, 05:57 AM   #2
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that looks vintage :)
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Old 24 August 2013, 05:57 AM   #3
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Yup...
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Old 24 August 2013, 06:03 AM   #4
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Only 26 years old ... probably doesn't make the cut. Plus, no lug holes.
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Old 24 August 2013, 06:24 AM   #5
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Does it come in Pepsi?
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Old 24 August 2013, 06:44 AM   #6
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I bet Bob Ridley could restore that.
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Old 24 August 2013, 07:17 AM   #7
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Left dials look Rolex, right side Omega.
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Old 24 August 2013, 09:55 AM   #8
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Old 24 August 2013, 10:12 AM   #9
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I was trying to zoom in on the 2' to see if its after market....
(and yes, i've been spending too much time on this forum......)
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Old 24 August 2013, 11:23 AM   #10
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Funniest thing I've seen all day.
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Old 24 August 2013, 11:26 AM   #11
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Nice patina...
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Old 24 August 2013, 11:29 AM   #12
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Nice patina...
And fat font

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Old 24 August 2013, 11:56 AM   #13
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Nice, quite a few MK's of fonts in there!
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Old 24 August 2013, 01:55 PM   #14
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I was trying to zoom in on the 2' to see if its after market....
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They are definitely aftermarket!!!
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Old 24 August 2013, 01:56 PM   #15
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Are they Mark 1 or Mark 2 inserts? I need to know.
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Old 24 August 2013, 01:59 PM   #16
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