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Old 17 September 2020, 10:04 PM   #1
Richard Carver
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The saga continues.

As some may recall, my favorite watch's dial exploded and became unwearable until I decide what to do about it. So I need a watch to wear! First was the TT 1625 which was overhauled in 2014 and runs perfectly but I just wasn't ready for the TT just now (want my damn SS 1603!).





Then i pulled this 16030 from the sock drawer and for a late night ebay purchase it did pretty well until yesterday. It's been running a teeny bit fast so I had to set it every couple days and yesterday the crown would no longer catch on the threads of the tube, foiled again.
You would think I could find one of these things that will run.



In desperation I pulled this 1969 1603 from the recesses of the sock drawer. I have a small collection of Cotton Bowl presentation watches but really don't wear them. I got this one in 2006 and have never worn it a day.. I don't think it's ever been serviced and certainly not polished. The condition is immaculate and has not been worn much at all in it's life; You often find presentation watches that were put away as soon as possible.

I wound it a few turns, set it and it hasn't missed a second in over 24 hours! Rolex are truly amazing watches.Nice to see that pretty hooked seven today. :) I've got a gorgeous oval link jubillee I've been saving for something special!. :)






Here's another CB that approaches NOS. Look on the second picture, the bracelet is still so tight it's kinked!



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Old 17 September 2020, 10:32 PM   #2
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Looks great, thanks for sharing


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Old 18 September 2020, 08:00 AM   #3
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The legendary Carver sock drawer! All beautiful pieces.

#carverforpresident
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Old 18 September 2020, 08:22 AM   #4
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Richard, beautiful watches.... especially Cotton Bowl ones.
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Old 18 September 2020, 08:59 AM   #5
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I would like a sock drawer like yours'! Nice set of Datejusts! I also like those beautiful Cotton Bowl Datejusts. Looks good on the rivet bracelet. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 18 September 2020, 12:36 PM   #6
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Love it! I only have one CB Tudor (1971), but I also have a couple of windup CB Hamilton’s (1949 and 1961) and a CB Omega automatic (1964). I enjoy wearing them and showing them to my fellow college football at work. (Heck, I even enjoy my 1978 CB digital watch)
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Old 19 September 2020, 03:13 AM   #7
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Nice sock drawer collection
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Old 19 September 2020, 08:13 AM   #8
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What else is in that sock drawer is my question Lol
Nice collection and thanks for sharing
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Old 20 September 2020, 06:47 AM   #9
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What else is in that sock drawer is my question Lol
Nice collection and thanks for sharing
This is over in the Argyle and tennis socks with the little balls on them section where not much happens.



I'll put it together one of these days. :)
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Old 20 September 2020, 06:55 AM   #10
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Your dial exploded?

That tapestry dial is gorgeous. I need a 1601/1603 please.
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Old 20 September 2020, 07:09 AM   #11
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You have some very nice watches there. The one CB 1603 all day long. And the one in drawer no. 2 well it deserves a solid gold case !!
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Old 23 September 2020, 07:14 AM   #12
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This is over in the Argyle and tennis socks with the little balls on them section where not much happens.



I'll put it together one of these days. :)
Thats a nice DJ cant wait to see it all put together... nice Shun by the way...
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Old 23 September 2020, 08:15 AM   #13
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Thats a nice Shun by the way...
Never leave one in a glass of water overnight. :)
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