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16 February 2016, 03:59 AM
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Hey everyone!
I recently had the good fortune to unearth an amazing article in a Skin Diver magazine (1970) about a vintage gold Submariner. I had never heard this story before, and I'll bet most of you haven't either... this is a good one! Midas Touch: Dick's 18 ct Gold Sub <-- Click here  
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16 February 2016, 04:57 AM
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Very cool....Great story! Makes me miss my meters first 1680/8 on patent pending bracelet!
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16 February 2016, 05:06 AM
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What a great article. Makes me miss my YG 1680 with early bracelet.
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16 February 2016, 05:07 AM
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Great story
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16 February 2016, 05:13 AM
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 @Michael Is that the one featured on your site that you spent so long looking for? Did you really sell that one? 
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16 February 2016, 05:24 AM
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The sad thing is that unless the Family still has it,the Watch could be just floating around as a "regular" 1680/8.
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16 February 2016, 07:19 AM
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incredible story
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16 February 2016, 07:24 AM
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Thank you for sharing, great story.
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16 February 2016, 07:35 AM
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Check out the other link in the story about John G. Very good read.
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16 February 2016, 07:49 AM
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great read. thank you for posting; it's one of the vintage models that doesn't have quite the same amount of publicity out there as say the Daytonas, so it's even more cool to read something like this. I consider myself very fortunate to have a nice example of this piece and plan to hold on to it for a long time!
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16 February 2016, 07:52 AM
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Lovely watch, cute story but in reality the guys little nuggets were just chucked in the smelting pot with a few KG of other gold that went into that particular batch of cases. The idea that it's all made from his gold he picked up with his own hands is a fairytale.
What's the odds that this watch now mysteriously turns up in a short while after this smart bit of internet advertising? |
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16 February 2016, 08:02 AM
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the ultimate sub
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16 February 2016, 08:05 AM
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16 February 2016, 08:13 AM
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Gorgeous watch
 Great read
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16 February 2016, 09:15 AM
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A pre iPhone shot of my old super rare meters first 1680/8
 Better to have loved then never loved before but yes another one of my many mistakes.... Sorry Nick couldn't help myself....Great write up again as always!
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16 February 2016, 09:41 AM
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16 February 2016, 11:33 AM
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That is quite possibly one of the more cooler threads in recent history. Thanks for sharing. Only fitting I share one of my favorite watches in my collection.
 
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17 February 2016, 01:17 AM
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17 February 2016, 02:37 AM
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Beaumont Miller II wow!!
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17 February 2016, 02:41 AM
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Wow, this whole thread has me
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17 February 2016, 02:43 AM
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17 February 2016, 02:44 AM
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wow a meters first dream too ,, perfect
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17 February 2016, 02:49 AM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. The watch sat in a safe for years. Even the gold has patina. Ken I look forward to seeing yours. I am sure it's incredible. I will check the serial number when I get home. They could be twins.
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17 February 2016, 05:26 AM
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Great read :) The 69' Meters first 1680/8 is def my grail...Que is holding onto mine for the time being LOL jk. Did you happen to sell yours to him Ken? what a watch!
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17 February 2016, 07:35 AM
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What a bunch of beauties
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17 February 2016, 11:48 AM
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17 February 2016, 12:00 PM
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Great read ,Nick!
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17 February 2016, 01:03 PM
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Great read and even greater Subs!
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17 February 2016, 01:23 PM
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Oh my my those are amazing!
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17 February 2016, 01:50 PM
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Special Order Yellow Gold 1680/8 Sub!!!
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