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Old 24 March 2024, 02:45 PM   #1
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INCOMING- 1665 Great White Complete Set.

I'm excited to have picked up a 1981 1665 Great White that comes as a Complete Set. The watch has a Service Dial, Hands, and Bezel from 1990s but realise how rare these are as a Complete Set.

The 48hr wait will be a painful one :P
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Old 24 March 2024, 10:51 PM   #2
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Old 24 March 2024, 10:52 PM   #3
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Old 24 March 2024, 11:05 PM   #4
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Old 24 March 2024, 11:17 PM   #5
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Old 25 March 2024, 12:40 AM   #6
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Old 25 March 2024, 01:01 AM   #7
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Nice! Enjoy!
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Old 25 March 2024, 11:14 AM   #8
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I know you can’t wear box and papers, but I still think it’s seriously enjoyable to own them.

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Old 25 March 2024, 10:49 PM   #9
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Old 28 March 2024, 09:47 AM   #10
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Thanks Guys. Although not perfect, it's bloody beautiful. I am in the process of sourcing some matching Tritium hands and have been able to connect with the 2nd owner who had the piece for many years. It answered a few questions I might have had and very happy with the acquisition.
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Old 28 March 2024, 10:59 AM   #11
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Old 28 March 2024, 01:17 PM   #12
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Old 28 March 2024, 11:13 PM   #13
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The dial is nice for a service dial. With color-matched hands, I think it will look good overall. And the case can always be refinished if you choose. I would definitely get a better crystal, that distortion would bug me.
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Old 29 March 2024, 02:25 AM   #14
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Old 29 March 2024, 07:24 AM   #15
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The dial is nice for a service dial. With color-matched hands, I think it will look good overall. And the case can always be refinished if you choose. I would definitely get a better crystal, that distortion would bug me.
Dan, I have some colour-matched original Tritium hands on the way that should match perfectly!:) Not cheap, but will be worth it!!
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Old 29 March 2024, 12:27 PM   #16
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When you have the hands done have the crystal done at the same time. Enjoy it - its a looker.
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Old 29 March 2024, 12:30 PM   #17
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Congrats that's awesome!!!
Its such a great watch, really nice with all the bits and pieces!
Originally sold in Singapore, one of my favourite countries to holiday
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Old 8 April 2024, 05:18 PM   #18
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The period correct Original Hands arrived and were fitted today. I couldn't be happier:)

I also got the Original Bezel insert from the 2nd owner, another cool little addition to the Set!
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