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Old 15 July 2015, 10:37 PM   #1
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My new Submariner
Received this 1991 (which makes it 24 years old and therefore almost vintage, right?) Submariner 16610 form the good folks at HQ Milton. Kazu was a pleasure to deal with, and the transaction, including overnight shipping was the smoothest. Only blemish the watch has is a tiny ding in the crown, otherwise it's mint. Couldn't be happier with it.
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Old 15 July 2015, 10:42 PM   #2
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Congratulations on your Submariner, looks great! As to whether it would be considered vintage, that is open to debate
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Old 15 July 2015, 10:46 PM   #3
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As to whether it would be considered vintage, that is open to debate
Thank you! I know, it has more characteristics going against it being vintage: the face, the serial, etc. It doesn't really matter to me, as I'm not a strict vintage collector. It's getting there, though and the creamy tone of the tritium is just the beginning!
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Old 15 July 2015, 11:34 PM   #4
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Very nice...a great reference. Looks like a good one.
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Old 15 July 2015, 11:38 PM   #5
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Very nice...a great reference. Looks like a good one.

Thank you for all the advise you gave me that lead to me purchasing this watch. Had it not being for you, I wouldn't have known where to start and what model to look for to meet my budget, I really appreciate it.
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Old 15 July 2015, 11:52 PM   #6
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Old 15 July 2015, 11:56 PM   #7
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Cin Cin!
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Old 16 July 2015, 12:33 AM   #8
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Looks great! Next service, just get the crown replaced if it bothers you :)

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Old 16 July 2015, 12:35 AM   #9
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Looks great! Next service, just get the crown replaced if it bothers you :)
Thank you! I might, though I don't know if by replacing it it'd ruin the eventual vintage aspect/value.
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Old 16 July 2015, 12:39 AM   #10
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The crown is a triplock crown and the replacement crown will also be a triplock so you won't ruin the vintage aspect or value. They are meant to be replaced... the worry is usually for the pre 72 (?) vintage - pre-triplock.
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Old 16 July 2015, 12:53 AM   #11
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The crown is a triplock crown and the replacement crown will also be a triplock so you won't ruin the vintage aspect or value. They are meant to be replaced... the worry is usually for the pre 72 (?) vintage - pre-triplock.
Wonderful to know, thank you for the info!
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Old 16 July 2015, 12:59 AM   #12
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classic sub, congrats
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Old 16 July 2015, 01:01 AM   #13
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Old 16 July 2015, 01:32 AM   #14
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Congrats! Jacek and his team are the best.
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Old 16 July 2015, 01:33 AM   #15
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Congrats! Jacek and his team are the best.
Thank you! They really are, I had a great experience shopping for my watch.
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Old 16 July 2015, 02:24 AM   #16
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Congrats...very nice!
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Old 16 July 2015, 02:25 AM   #17
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Old 16 July 2015, 02:30 AM   #18
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Nice watch! Not quite vintage--yet:-)
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Old 16 July 2015, 02:32 AM   #19
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Nice watch! Not quite vintage--yet:-)
Thank you! Slow and steady getting there ;-)
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Old 16 July 2015, 02:38 PM   #20
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Looks great for it's age. Congrats on the new sub.
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Old 16 July 2015, 02:44 PM   #21
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Looks great for it's age. Congrats on the new sub.
Thanks!
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Old 16 July 2015, 10:51 PM   #22
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Old 16 July 2015, 11:00 PM   #23
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Old 17 July 2015, 02:42 PM   #24
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Old 17 July 2015, 09:14 PM   #25
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Old 18 July 2015, 02:15 AM   #26
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Great shot. Flawless for a 20+ old watch. Congrats.
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Old 18 July 2015, 02:19 AM   #27
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Great shot. Flawless for a 20+ old watch. Congrats.
Thank you so much! I love it, it hasn't left my wrist but for going to bed!
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