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bagel · 22 April 2012, 11:00 AM

I have started collecting vintage watches other than vintage rolex and vintage tudor for quite some time. Especially for vintage diver watches, I have just found these vintage diver watches are very interesting. I have bought this Japanese book and it is a very good reference for a wide variety of both vintage and contemporary diver watches.

Other than that, www.scubawatch.org is a very good reference as well.

Since then, I have collected vintage Seiko divers 150m ref : 6105 8110, and 300m ref : 6159-7000 ; Eterna Kontiki Super ; Longines Nonius ref : 8225 ; and Tudor BC 7924.

Seiko 150m (6105-8110)

Seiko 300m (6159-7000)

Eterna kontiki super

Longines Nonius (8225)

Tudor BC (7924)

This time, I have found this vintage diver with exotic dial and iconic sword type military hands, omega seamaster 200 ref : 166.068 which was produced in around 1970. Because of colorful exotic dial with the yellow color as the key tone, it is also “banana” seamaster.

[pic borrowed]

In additional to its exotic dial, it also come with a coca cola type bezel which makes it even looks more colorful. I think it is as colorful as the tudor monte carlo series. The size is about right, it is about 40mm with 22mm lug size.

Here is the wristshot. I think it will add colors to the coming summer.

Thanks for watching.......

kymwatchlog · 22 April 2012, 11:59 AM

i have that same magazine too!! but its in Jap, too bad no Eng translation..

dddrees · 22 April 2012, 04:37 PM

Great looking vintage watches.

1675-David · 23 April 2012, 12:22 AM

love the Longines Nonius

wokafu · 23 April 2012, 12:26 AM

damn..that tudor BC with faded insert and patina is so good looking....thanks for sharing..

bagel · 28 May 2012, 12:18 AM

Recently fitted the vintage banana with a tropic strap ..... feels even better ......

impalass · 28 May 2012, 12:49 AM

Very nice collection, each and every one a winner !

Excellent pictures too.

Had a chance to pick up a mint "Banana" in the 90's, thought about it too long and it sold.

sea-dweller · 28 May 2012, 01:04 AM

Nice collection!

cocobolo · 28 May 2012, 04:09 AM

Gorgeous watches.you have a great collection sir!

azguy · 28 May 2012, 08:29 AM

Love those examples

22 April 2012, 11:00 AM	#1
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Vintage Banana ..... I have started collecting vintage watches other than vintage rolex and vintage tudor for quite some time. Especially for vintage diver watches, I have just found these vintage diver watches are very interesting. I have bought this Japanese book and it is a very good reference for a wide variety of both vintage and contemporary diver watches. Other than that, www.scubawatch.org is a very good reference as well. Since then, I have collected vintage Seiko divers 150m ref : 6105 8110, and 300m ref : 6159-7000 ; Eterna Kontiki Super ; Longines Nonius ref : 8225 ; and Tudor BC 7924. Seiko 150m (6105-8110) Seiko 300m (6159-7000) Eterna kontiki super Longines Nonius (8225) Tudor BC (7924) This time, I have found this vintage diver with exotic dial and iconic sword type military hands, omega seamaster 200 ref : 166.068 which was produced in around 1970. Because of colorful exotic dial with the yellow color as the key tone, it is also “banana” seamaster. [pic borrowed] In additional to its exotic dial, it also come with a coca cola type bezel which makes it even looks more colorful. I think it is as colorful as the tudor monte carlo series. The size is about right, it is about 40mm with 22mm lug size. Here is the wristshot. I think it will add colors to the coming summer. Thanks for watching.......

22 April 2012, 04:37 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Great looking vintage watches. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 April 2012, 11:59 AM	#2
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	i have that same magazine too!! but its in Jap, too bad no Eng translation..

23 April 2012, 12:22 AM	#4
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,010	love the Longines Nonius

23 April 2012, 12:26 AM	#5
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	damn..that tudor BC with faded insert and patina is so good looking....thanks for sharing..

28 May 2012, 12:18 AM	#6
bagel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 605	Recently fitted the vintage banana with a tropic strap ..... feels even better ......

28 May 2012, 12:49 AM	#7
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Very nice collection, each and every one a winner ! Excellent pictures too. Had a chance to pick up a mint "Banana" in the 90's, thought about it too long and it sold.

28 May 2012, 01:04 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice collection!

28 May 2012, 04:09 AM	#9
cocobolo Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 16	Gorgeous watches.you have a great collection sir!

28 May 2012, 08:29 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Love those examples

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