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learningtofly · 31 December 2011, 06:41 PM

Well, I haven't been around very much over the last few weeks - I've been quite busy with work, had a couple of nasty colds (I live in England, remember) and for some reason have been a little less motivated to post. That said, there have been some changes to the collection, and I've let quite a few go that were just sitting in the box and not really seeing the light of day.

Amongst that number were a very nice 5513 and an almost NOS IWC Yacht club from the seventies. Both lovely watches, I accept - but things needed shaking up a bit! The good news is that there were aso some new arrivals though...

The first was a 14060 from 1991. It was about the only Sub variant I hadn't owned, but I also wanted something that needed a little lass babying without being a modern watch. This has sapphire glass and has been recently pressure tested, so fits the bill nicely; however, it also has a lovely creamy patina (not evident from the photos, but very much so in real life) which contrasts beautifully against the white gold indices. It's really just what I was after, and it's versatile enough to be a regular wearer, and I love the simplicity of the two-line dial

The second arrival (it came yesterday, in fact) is a lovely 16030 from 1983, which like the Sub is in pristine condition. I let a DJ go a while back and was immediately cross with myself for doing so; having been keeping an eye out since then for a nice one the chance to get a very unusual brown/bronze dial was too much to resist. In fact, this is the first of this dial colour that I've seen and I think it looks great on a brown strap. I have the jubilee as well, and I also have the original box, the punched papers and the sales receipt from when it was first bought.

So, there you go - a couple of lovely watches, and I'm down to a slightly more comfortable number too (once I get into double figures I start to panic a bit

).

Well, there was one more, but I can't talk about it here...

dddrees · 31 December 2011, 09:59 PM

Glad to see you back and posting.

Congrats, great looking watches Tony.

learningtofly · 31 December 2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Glad to see you back and posting.

Congrats, great looking watches Tony.

Thank you, Dan, and have a great New Year.

964RS · 31 December 2011, 10:36 PM

Nice watches Tony :)

Are they for sale yet ;)

learningtofly · 31 December 2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 964rs

nice watches tony :)

are they for sale yet ;)

no!!!

drockadam · 31 December 2011, 11:46 PM

Congrats! Welcome back! That DateJust is a beauty!

Frogman4me · 31 December 2011, 11:50 PM

Very nice Tony, Happy new year :)

Jagatai · 1 January 2012, 12:39 AM

That DJ is a beauty!

learningtofly · 1 January 2012, 12:45 AM

Cheers, guys!

lhanddds · 1 January 2012, 12:57 AM

Nice additions Tony, welcome back

Submarino · 1 January 2012, 01:13 AM

Tony, those are some amazing beautiful shots!!! That Datejust is a stunner. The dial is one of the most beautiful and unique dials I've seen. Love the brown croc strap on it. It matches really nice!!!

Tijssan · 1 January 2012, 01:13 AM

great pics!

learningtofly · 1 January 2012, 01:19 AM

Thanks - I just love the DJ, actually. The colour's lovely, but it's also so nice to have something that'll really match brown clothes that I may be wearing

31 December 2011, 06:41 PM	#1
learningtofly 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,479	A couple in - and so long 2011 Well, I haven't been around very much over the last few weeks - I've been quite busy with work, had a couple of nasty colds (I live in England, remember) and for some reason have been a little less motivated to post. That said, there have been some changes to the collection, and I've let quite a few go that were just sitting in the box and not really seeing the light of day. Amongst that number were a very nice 5513 and an almost NOS IWC Yacht club from the seventies. Both lovely watches, I accept - but things needed shaking up a bit! The good news is that there were aso some new arrivals though... The first was a 14060 from 1991. It was about the only Sub variant I hadn't owned, but I also wanted something that needed a little lass babying without being a modern watch. This has sapphire glass and has been recently pressure tested, so fits the bill nicely; however, it also has a lovely creamy patina (not evident from the photos, but very much so in real life) which contrasts beautifully against the white gold indices. It's really just what I was after, and it's versatile enough to be a regular wearer, and I love the simplicity of the two-line dial The second arrival (it came yesterday, in fact) is a lovely 16030 from 1983, which like the Sub is in pristine condition. I let a DJ go a while back and was immediately cross with myself for doing so; having been keeping an eye out since then for a nice one the chance to get a very unusual brown/bronze dial was too much to resist. In fact, this is the first of this dial colour that I've seen and I think it looks great on a brown strap. I have the jubilee as well, and I also have the original box, the punched papers and the sales receipt from when it was first bought. So, there you go - a couple of lovely watches, and I'm down to a slightly more comfortable number too (once I get into double figures I start to panic a bit ). Well, there was one more, but I can't talk about it here... __________________ Tony

31 December 2011, 09:59 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Glad to see you back and posting. Congrats, great looking watches Tony. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 January 2012, 12:45 AM	#9
learningtofly 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,479	Cheers, guys! __________________ Tony

1 January 2012, 01:13 AM	#11
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Tony, those are some amazing beautiful shots!!! That Datejust is a stunner. The dial is one of the most beautiful and unique dials I've seen. Love the brown croc strap on it. It matches really nice!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

1 January 2012, 01:19 AM	#13
learningtofly 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,479	Thanks - I just love the DJ, actually. The colour's lovely, but it's also so nice to have something that'll really match brown clothes that I may be wearing __________________ Tony

31 December 2011, 10:36 PM	#4
964RS "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jason Graham Location: UK Watch: Something vintage. Posts: 304	Nice watches Tony :) Are they for sale yet ;)

31 December 2011, 11:46 PM	#6
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Congrats! Welcome back! That DateJust is a beauty!

31 December 2011, 11:50 PM	#7
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Very nice Tony, Happy new year :)

1 January 2012, 12:39 AM	#8
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	That DJ is a beauty!

1 January 2012, 12:57 AM	#10
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Nice additions Tony, welcome back

1 January 2012, 01:13 AM	#12
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	great pics!

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