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Old 23 September 2018, 10:32 AM   #1
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...Rolex had the 5513 Submariner out and Omega was already on their 2nd gen of the Omega Seamaster 300 when Seiko released the 62MAS. However things moved on quickly from there, with the 1968 "Diver's 300M" (6215-7000), 1975 "world's first titanium cased diver's watch, the Professional Diver's 600m" (6159-7010 - Grandfather Tuna), 1978 The Professional Diver's 600m, the world's first saturation diving watch featuring a quartz movement...
So, now having the SLA025 as well, I sure wish I hadn't skipped over the 6159-7001...





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Old 23 September 2018, 11:17 AM   #2
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So, now having the SLA025 as well, I sure wish I hadn't skipped over the 6159-7001...





Very nice!
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Old 23 September 2018, 10:49 PM   #3
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WOW! Breathtaking watches, absolutely stunning, you have fine taste sir, congrats
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Old 22 December 2018, 12:36 PM   #4
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WOW! Breathtaking watches, absolutely stunning, you have fine taste sir, congrats
A belated thank-you
I love both but the SLA017 is still the one to beat

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