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Old 27 September 2020, 03:29 PM   #31
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Looks stunning you can’t beat that vintage look
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Old 27 September 2020, 05:21 PM   #32
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What a great result
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Old 28 September 2020, 01:05 AM   #33
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What a great result
No kidding.
That has better lume than my V serial DJ.
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Old 28 September 2020, 07:32 AM   #34
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I think the genuines are long dried up. I have seen a few that claim to be genuine but in an original "opened" envelope. Its very easy to slip an aftermarket into an opened genuine envelope.
There are some still out there as the older watchmakers begin to retire. But, I have seen the aftermarket or service crystal slipped inside the old packing too many times.
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Old 28 September 2020, 09:50 AM   #35
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What a beauty!
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Old 28 September 2020, 10:12 AM   #36
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Great looking watch, something so charming with a watch of this age showing its imperfections.
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Old 28 September 2020, 10:37 AM   #37
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I like the spots.

I was afraid they would be removed. I find the imperfection very appealing. Maybe I’m alone but a perfect dial never looks right to me
You're not alone, no Sir.

This 5513 is Superlative.
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