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BigBlue1 · 16 April 2020, 08:40 AM

I still have my 6549 and I love it.
One of my favorite pieces.
It was bought from a women who inherited it from her father. Her father wore it a bit during his tenure in the army, but then sent it home to put away as he bought a stainless steel counterpart that he continued to wear.
This is one of my favorite pics.
Just a beaut.

Please share your favorite pic and piece and give us a little history. I figured with all this extra time we have.

larryccf · 16 April 2020, 09:08 AM

not a rolex or a tudor, but i'll play - i still miss this IWC MK XV1 with silver dial

BigBlue1 · 16 April 2020, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by larryccf

not a rolex or a tudor, but i'll play - i still miss this IWC MK XV1 with silver dial

Where did it go?
Very cool pilot watch.

larryccf · 16 April 2020, 09:35 AM

like an idiot i sold it, back when i was flipping watches on TZ. Never understood why, but IWC had that model with 3 different dials, but the silver one was the only one with the elevated or 3D digits that seem to give it a character the others just couldn't match.

vintagewatch · 16 April 2020, 09:53 AM

One of my earlier Rolex purchases (around 1988). A 1967 Rolex 6466 Oyster Precision 31mm on Oyster stretch bracelet. Still have it, picture shown taken today. The Submariner is for scale, my everyday watch.

BigBlue1 · 16 April 2020, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by vintagewatch

One of my earlier Rolex purchases (around 1988). A 1967 Rolex 6466 Oyster Precision 31mm on Oyster stretch bracelet. Still have it, picture shown taken today. The Submariner is for scale, my everyday watch.

Beautiful watch. Love the rivet bracelet. Thanks for sharing.

TimeLord2 · 16 April 2020, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by larryccf

like an idiot i sold it, back when i was flipping watches on TZ. Never understood why, but IWC had that model with 3 different dials, but the silver one was the only one with the elevated or 3D digits that seem to give it a character the others just couldn't match.

That is a beautiful watch, maybe it will come around again. Love the way they just took some little bites out of the 10, and 11 markers. Must have great lume!

larryccf · 16 April 2020, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

............ Must have great lume!

thanks - and yep, you could read a newspaper at midnight on a moonless night in a coal bin with it, even with these eyes of mine.

larryccf · 16 April 2020, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

I still have my 6549 and I love it.
One of my favorite pieces.
It was bought from a women who inherited it from her father. Her father wore it a bit during his tenure in the army, but then sent it home to put away as he bought a stainless steel counterpart that he continued to wear.
This is one of my favorite pics.
Just a beaut.

Please share your favorite pic and piece and give us a little history. I figured with all this extra time we have.

just went back and clikked on the photo, and finally got the enlarged version (these old eyes aren't what they used to be). That watch is a stunner -

BigBlue1 · 16 April 2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by larryccf

just went back and clikked on the photo, and finally got the enlarged version (these old eyes aren't what they used to be). That watch is a stunner -

Thank you, its like fire on your wrist.

Kingface66 · 16 April 2020, 11:08 AM

Got this back when I played a lot of D&D, collected comic books, dressed like a dork, didn’t know how to talk to girls, and had a sweet Schwinn banana seat bike that I eventually crashed on a VERY poorly-designed (by my best friend and kid brother) ramp, breaking my hand and splitting my chin open.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

BigBlue1 · 16 April 2020, 11:17 AM

The Marlin. Do remember that from the 80s.
You always have great stories.

Breaking hand and splitting chin Ouch-!!!

zapokee · 16 April 2020, 11:52 AM

This belonged to a US Air Force pilot who wore it in 'Nam. Ironically, he survived the war but his flying career was ended when a bird crashed through his windscreen on a training mission back in the US, seriously injuring him.

The watch came via a very reputable dealer with a verifiable letter from the owner's widow (his passing wasn't related to the bird strike), which is why so much is known about its history. It has full box and papers.

I'm honored to be looking after it for as long as it will have me.

BigBlue1 · 16 April 2020, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

This belonged to a US Air Force pilot who wore it in 'Nam. Ironically, he survived the war but his flying career was ended when a bird crashed through his windscreen on a training mission back in the US, seriously injuring him.

The watch came via a very reputable dealer with a verifiable letter from his widow (his passing wasn't related to the bird strike), which is why so much is known about its history. It has full box and papers.

I'm honored to be looking after it for as long as it will have me.

WoW. Very cool.Imagine some of the stories that watch could tell if it could talk. Thanks for sharing.Beautiful Patina. Nice fat Insert too.

Probably a stupid question but do you still have the original crystal kicking around?

zapokee · 16 April 2020, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

...do you still have the original crystal kicking around?

No, I believe the crystal may have been replaced before I bought it, but it's authentic and correct.

BigBlue1 · 16 April 2020, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

No, I believe the crystal may have been replaced before I bought it, but it's authentic and correct.

Yes I see it is all correct just curious

BigBlue1 · 17 April 2020, 03:15 AM

C’mon, I know there’s more out there.

WCHROLX · 18 April 2020, 01:50 AM

Beautiful day to show beautiful watches.

Kjmiles1 · 18 April 2020, 02:27 AM

T serial 16700 with coke bezel.

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BigBlue1 · 18 April 2020, 02:30 AM

Very nice, never seen a photo of a coke on a coke.

swish77 · 18 April 2020, 04:11 AM

Gotta be this photo of my black 6263 that I took while stuck in NYC traffic on my old Triumph Bonneville. Came with a full set that I ended up selling in 2014 to help buy a house. I later replaced it with a silver/white 6263 full set, but I always miss this one.

BigBlue1 · 18 April 2020, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Gotta be this photo of my black 6263 that I took while stuck in NYC traffic on my old Triumph Bonneville. Came with a full set that I ended up selling in 2014 to help buy a house. I later replaced it with a silver/white 6263 full set, but I always miss this one.

Wowzer. Iconic. Very nice. Full set too!

FrenchBigCrown · 14 June 2020, 10:05 PM

For a long time, this was my regular (beaten up) wearer... I sold it to a friend.

FrenchBigCrown · 14 June 2020, 10:10 PM

And another old friend, that I miss...

athom · 15 June 2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FrenchBigCrown

For a long time, this was my regular (beaten up) wearer... I sold it to a friend.

He might be the happiest friend on earth

L.K Johnson · 15 June 2020, 02:09 AM

Might be this summer wristie with my brother in law:

1601/8 and 116234:

BigBlue1 · 15 June 2020, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by athom

He might be the happiest friend on earth

Lol, exactly

BigBlue1 · 15 June 2020, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

Might be this summer wristie with my brother in law:

1601/8 and 116234:

Very nice shot. Like big brother, little brother, Datejust and DateJust.

L.K Johnson · 15 June 2020, 03:25 AM

Thanks! and pretty close...they are both DJ:s : )

1675-David · 15 June 2020, 04:24 AM

still have this one and love putting it on..

16 April 2020, 08:40 AM	#1
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	Your Favorite Throwback Picture of One Watch I still have my 6549 and I love it. One of my favorite pieces. It was bought from a women who inherited it from her father. Her father wore it a bit during his tenure in the army, but then sent it home to put away as he bought a stainless steel counterpart that he continued to wear. This is one of my favorite pics. Just a beaut. Please share your favorite pic and piece and give us a little history. I figured with all this extra time we have. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

16 April 2020, 11:08 AM	#11
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: 1966 Rolex 5513 Posts: 3,423	Got this back when I played a lot of D&D, collected comic books, dressed like a dork, didn’t know how to talk to girls, and had a sweet Schwinn banana seat bike that I eventually crashed on a VERY poorly-designed (by my best friend and kid brother) ramp, breaking my hand and splitting my chin open. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

16 April 2020, 11:17 AM	#12
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	The Marlin. Do remember that from the 80s. You always have great stories. Breaking hand and splitting chin Ouch-!!! __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

17 April 2020, 03:15 AM	#17
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	C’mon, I know there’s more out there. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

18 April 2020, 02:27 AM	#19
Kjmiles1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Keenan Location: Houston TX Watch: Rolex 1680 Posts: 38	Your Favorite Throwback Picture of One Watch T serial 16700 with coke bezel. FCF67C8E-0C66-4011-9495-1E96446FBF91.JPG

16 April 2020, 09:08 AM	#2
larryccf "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: richmond, va Posts: 541	not a rolex or a tudor, but i'll play - i still miss this IWC MK XV1 with silver dial

16 April 2020, 09:35 AM	#4
larryccf "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: richmond, va Posts: 541	like an idiot i sold it, back when i was flipping watches on TZ. Never understood why, but IWC had that model with 3 different dials, but the silver one was the only one with the elevated or 3D digits that seem to give it a character the others just couldn't match.

16 April 2020, 09:53 AM	#5
vintagewatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: David Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Sport 4digit ref# Posts: 295	One of my earlier Rolex purchases (around 1988). A 1967 Rolex 6466 Oyster Precision 31mm on Oyster stretch bracelet. Still have it, picture shown taken today. The Submariner is for scale, my everyday watch.

18 April 2020, 01:50 AM	#18
WCHROLX Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: usa Posts: 105	Beautiful day to show beautiful watches.

18 April 2020, 02:30 AM	#20
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,955	Very nice, never seen a photo of a coke on a coke. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

15 June 2020, 02:09 AM	#26
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	Might be this summer wristie with my brother in law: 1601/8 and 116234:

15 June 2020, 03:25 AM	#29
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	Thanks! and pretty close...they are both DJ:s : )

15 June 2020, 04:24 AM	#30
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,023	still have this one and love putting it on..

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