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Old 17 June 2011, 08:22 PM   #31
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Morning

My first vintage, so part of me is a little more paranoid/careful about wearing it. Am sure that will pass soon

Thanks for the advice on the pearl - not done enough reaserch on them just yet, but I kind of suspected vintage pearl would be prone to cracking - like the vintage NOS acrylics.

Will PM you later about lunch.
Lunch sounds good I should be collecting my new tango orange marker full package minty 16800 on Monday so we can compare your red with her younger brother
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Old 17 June 2011, 08:46 PM   #32
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Looks Great, Congrats.
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Old 17 June 2011, 11:08 PM   #33
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Looks great, love the patina on your 1680 red!
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Old 17 June 2011, 11:16 PM   #34
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Very nice
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Old 18 June 2011, 12:06 AM   #35
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Looks fantastic!

I love my SubC, but the more I learn about vintage and the more I see pics like these, the more I want one!!!
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Old 18 June 2011, 03:12 AM   #36
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I know what you mean Steve.

Eventually found a reference to Phoenix on a Military watch site, for the factory that makes these for the MoD and other re-sellers. Google "Mickie500" and "NATO". He sells new, one offs (over stock) and seconds.

Alternatively, I heard that Silvermans (the MoD surplus store) sometimes stock them.
Thanks mate, appreciate it
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Old 18 June 2011, 04:10 AM   #37
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Congrats! Looks great on the Nato
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Old 18 June 2011, 04:13 AM   #38
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Love it.
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Old 18 June 2011, 05:50 AM   #39
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Looks great, congrats!!
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Old 18 June 2011, 06:24 AM   #40
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Old 18 June 2011, 09:58 AM   #41
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Thanks again fellow TRFers!

Because of the camaraderie on this forum and everyones willingness to share their passion, I learnt enough to find what I wanted with confidence.

If only you could turn all this information into a book!!
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Old 18 June 2011, 10:32 AM   #42
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Nize, I like
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Old 19 June 2011, 03:10 AM   #43
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Looks great, fantastic combination. Where did you get the strap? I've tried searching for Phoenix NATOs but can't find a retailer except for Rolex UK.
ebay seller "mickie500" is phoenix straps. Just got one. its great. They have O.D. , grey and black.
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Old 19 June 2011, 04:15 AM   #45
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Very nice indeed!
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