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Old 3 May 2018, 07:13 AM   #1
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Incoming and another GMT

Picked up a mint unpolished Tritium dial 16700 full set today and only £1725 in 1993!
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Old 3 May 2018, 07:36 AM   #2
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Congrats!
That looks perfect
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Old 3 May 2018, 08:51 AM   #3
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Very nice and what’s it worth in 2018?


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Old 3 May 2018, 09:09 AM   #4
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I need to get in on some of these deals. Nice one.
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Old 3 May 2018, 09:12 AM   #5
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I read your post the first time as you just purchasing it today for £1725.

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Old 3 May 2018, 09:40 AM   #6
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I need to get in on some of these deals. Nice one.
It was on vintagerolexforum for all to see!!!
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Old 3 May 2018, 09:53 AM   #7
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Old 3 May 2018, 10:52 AM   #8
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A beauty.
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Old 3 May 2018, 11:12 AM   #9
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Nice watch, congrats Lee!

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Old 3 May 2018, 11:56 AM   #10
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Lovely. Well done.
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Old 3 May 2018, 12:01 PM   #11
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Old 3 May 2018, 12:15 PM   #12
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I would gladly issue a full refund for price paid in 1993 :)
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Old 3 May 2018, 01:38 PM   #13
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Lookin' good!

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Old 3 May 2018, 01:44 PM   #14
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Old 3 May 2018, 02:50 PM   #15
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It was on vintagerolexforum for all to see!!!
Are you joking a bit here because at least for me the new format on VRF is making searches a lot more difficult "for all to see!!"?
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Old 3 May 2018, 02:55 PM   #16
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Congrats Lee! That will make a great addition to an already stunning lineup!
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Old 3 May 2018, 02:56 PM   #17
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Not another one of those old watches;)
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Old 3 May 2018, 04:32 PM   #18
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It was on vintagerolexforum for all to see!!!
This is not the one from VRM, I wasn't quick enough for that but this one was not advertised and was a local pickup.
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Old 3 May 2018, 04:39 PM   #19
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Are you joking a bit here because at least for me the new format on VRF is making searches a lot more difficult "for all to see!!"?
There was one there on the first or second page for a couple days. I can't speak about the search function since I really haven't tried to use it yet.
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Old 3 May 2018, 05:58 PM   #20
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Confirms that the jublee was the more expensive braclet at the time.. Great purchase enjoy!
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Old 3 May 2018, 06:12 PM   #21
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That would be a cool addition to any collection, congrats
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Old 3 May 2018, 09:13 PM   #22
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Old 3 May 2018, 09:19 PM   #23
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That’s a stunner Lee, congratulations!

I think it’s time for a family picture of your collection ...
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Old 3 May 2018, 10:48 PM   #24
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Very nice pick up!
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Old 4 May 2018, 12:58 AM   #25
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That’s a stunner Lee, congratulations!

I think it’s time for a family picture of your collection ...
The GMT's or the whole collection??
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Old 4 May 2018, 01:00 AM   #26
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The GMT's or the whole collection??
If you can fit the whole collection into one shot, that would be ideal

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Old 4 May 2018, 01:59 AM   #27
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Congratulations! Beautiful addition to your collection!
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Old 8 May 2018, 08:58 PM   #29
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