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Old 27 April 2016, 03:21 AM   #1
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1987 Submariner 16803 with faded dial from HQMilton. Blue ostrich leg strap from Aaron Bespoke in Montreal.
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Old 27 April 2016, 03:29 AM   #2
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It looks like a seri dial without the gems.

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Old 27 April 2016, 03:46 AM   #3
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It looks like a seri dial without the gems.

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Right! When I was in the shop with Kazu, Jacek, and crew, I couldn't stop looking at this watch. Even with all the other fantastic pieces I tried on, this really spoke to me.
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Old 27 April 2016, 09:18 AM   #4
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Beautiful watch with a killer strap.
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Old 27 April 2016, 09:41 AM   #5
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Congrats! I remember seeing that one on his site. Super unique and cool piece. Love that strap on it.
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Old 28 April 2016, 01:05 AM   #6
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nice pick up
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Old 28 April 2016, 01:44 AM   #7
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I like it. Very unique. With the blue crocodile strap against the blue bezel. ... looking good.
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Old 28 April 2016, 02:07 AM   #8
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Old 28 April 2016, 03:37 AM   #9
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Can I ask what color the dial was originally and How did it fade to that color?
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Old 28 April 2016, 06:12 AM   #10
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Blue sunburst dial originally. How did it fade? Good question. The bezel and insert were very worn at purchase and it looked to be a "working man's watch". I bet the fade was due to sunlight, heat, and humidity in varying degrees.
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Old 28 April 2016, 06:14 AM   #11
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Old 28 April 2016, 06:29 AM   #12
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Old 28 April 2016, 06:32 AM   #13
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Old 28 April 2016, 02:19 PM   #14
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Old 28 April 2016, 02:53 PM   #16
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Nice unique piece! You changed the bezel thats why it seemed newer relative to the dial. Congrats on the good looking watch!
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Old 28 April 2016, 03:53 PM   #17
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Congrats Mike! Loved seeing it on the strap tonight
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Old 28 April 2016, 03:55 PM   #18
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Congrats! Love the watch and the bespoke strap.
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