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Old 19 December 2012, 07:35 PM   #31
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Now THAT's a killer trio!
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Old 19 December 2012, 08:20 PM   #32
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Hiya Mate,

Congrats to this awesome trio.

When did You sneak this one in?

Gotta be a newcomer, .....or have I missed something.
Hi Buddy - thanks. I kind of sneaked it in, yes! I just got the SD in November, and then took it straight to my AD in Zurich, or one of them (Beyer) and left it there for a movement-only service, and new seals/pressure test. No polish! They thought I was weird, as if I sent it to Geneva, it would come back 'like new' - exactly! No thanks! Just got it back on Monday. I love it, man! Especially the faded insert

Here's what they did with the complete overhaul:

Overhaul incl. replacement of centre wheel,
datedisque, third wheel, spring, bascule
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700 bucks, but worth it, I think
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Old 19 December 2012, 09:20 PM   #33
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Throw them away!!

IŽll pass you my gps coordinates so you donŽt miss the throw!!
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Old 20 December 2012, 12:43 AM   #34
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That's a great set! Congrats buddy
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Old 20 December 2012, 12:48 AM   #35
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Old 20 December 2012, 03:42 AM   #36
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Don't see too many modern SD with faded insert. Is this something in general we might start seeing more of?
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Old 20 December 2012, 08:25 AM   #37
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Don't see too many modern SD with faded insert. Is this something in general we might start seeing more of?
Maybe, but I haven't seen many either. It is 23 years old, so although 'modern' it must have had some use and weathering. This is why I fell in love with it - the creamy patina on the hour plots and in the bezel pearl are gorgeous, IMHO, along with a very sharp case and that sexy insert.
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Old 20 December 2012, 08:44 AM   #38
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Old 20 December 2012, 08:49 AM   #39
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Old 20 December 2012, 06:02 PM   #40
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Really nice trio you have there!
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Old 20 December 2012, 07:17 PM   #41
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Old 20 December 2012, 07:27 PM   #42
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Great watches !

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Old 21 December 2012, 04:02 AM   #43
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Very punny. Great trio !
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Old 21 December 2012, 05:24 AM   #44
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3 Great watches!! Enjoy them
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Old 21 December 2012, 05:40 AM   #45
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Mmm. Very nice.
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Old 21 December 2012, 06:09 AM   #46
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Icons! them all Vince!
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Old 21 December 2012, 06:20 AM   #47
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thanks Sam, and thank you all!
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Old 21 December 2012, 07:29 AM   #48
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Old 21 December 2012, 08:03 AM   #49
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Wow! I envy you for having those three lovely watches.
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Old 21 December 2012, 01:24 PM   #50
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Congrats Karl!

You've got ALL the bases covered with that splendid trio.

Have a great Christmas mate.
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Old 21 December 2012, 06:48 PM   #51
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Congrats Karl!

You've got ALL the bases covered with that splendid trio.

Have a great Christmas mate.
Hey, thanks Pete - where have you been, mate?

Have a great one, too, my friend
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Old 4 January 2013, 06:12 AM   #52
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Just playing around with a few NATOs today:
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Old 4 January 2013, 06:37 AM   #53
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Nice. Possibly a daft question but are these leather? The GMT and Red Sub I mean. Where from?
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Old 4 January 2013, 06:41 AM   #54
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fantastic trio friend and will look great in any astute collector's vintage portfolio!
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Just playing around with a few NATOs today:

been playing around on strap too and they are great!
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Old 4 January 2013, 07:19 AM   #56
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Nice. Possibly a daft question but are these leather? The GMT and Red Sub I mean. Where from?
Hi, thanks - yes, the GMT & SUB are on suede. I got them from this guy in Italy, whom I found on VRF: Massimiliano (Login tantovincoio). Just go to the VRM and do a search for 'Suede and leather handmade Italian NATO straps'
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Old 4 January 2013, 07:21 AM   #57
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fantastic trio friend and will look great in any astute collector's vintage portfolio!
thanks buddy, your 1680 is gorgeous too!
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Old 4 January 2013, 07:39 AM   #58
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Sweet watches!
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Old 4 January 2013, 02:24 PM   #59
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I have always considered the 3 professional watches as 'The Rolex Trilogy' the Submariner (first watch to be fully waterproof), the Explorer (first watch to the top of Everest and all extreme climates) and the GMT (first watch to display two time zones)

What do others think?

Nice watches by the way
Off topic a bit, and as a Rolex fan I shouldn't even say it, but didn't Smiths also have a watch with Sir Edmund Hillary with Rolex to the top of Everest? I dunno, nothing against the Explorer, but I think he got the trilogy right, great collection!
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