Virgil Hilts

Here's my gen McQueen.

meh.

Where's the French Navy, baby?

And don't anyone say "surrendering."

Wow. Just...wow.

I didn't receive a PM regarding how to handle my auction. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks very much.

Just topped $4 for premium here in LA. Sigh.

Wow. I mean...wow.

Love it. That movement is gorgeous. Well done. In some respects, I'd rather have that than a gen post-V Panny.

My Holy Grail is a McQueen Exp. II. If I could get a 1:1 case for a reasonable price, I'd be in so fast it would make your head spin.

My '60 5512. My favorite. Had it for almost 18 years now. Will never, ever sell.

Where in the wide, wide world of sports did you get that dial? I'm putting together a vj23 6239 and I'd love to have something like that.

Very nicely done. Congrats.

In 1962, my Grandfather bowled a perfect game. Since it was in a league and since they did way cool stuff like this back in the day, he got a 14K ring (which my brother has) and this Omega. He gave it to me when I turned 18. It's one of my prized possessions. Keeps great time, though I don't wear it often. I may send it to Omega for a service, if they'll take it. The dial has the AMF logo on it and at the bottom it says "Automatic Pinspotters 300 Award."

One last cool fact: My Grandfather bowled his 300 game against a team that was captained by...my other Grandfather. And my parents had just gotten married (I came along a year later) when he rolled the 300.

Anyway, enjoy the pics. I love this watch.

I bought one like this for my genuine '61 5512 (it currently has a Rolex factory matte replacement dial which has been on it since I got the watch). I never put it on, however. The type is too big on 'em. Good quality dial, though. I paid about $200 for it. Not to hijack, but if anyone's looking for one, I have the gilt hand set as well. PM for pics.

Genuine ones are virtually impossible to find. If I had one on my 5512, the value would go from its current $4-6K to damn near $10k. Crazy.

If I had a gen 127, I'd sell now, or soon, and buy a vintage Daytona. That watch will always appreciate. I think the giganto watch trend has to end sometime, and when it does, Pannys like the 127 will take a hit. They'll always be worth a lot, no doubt, but they'll never match a 6263/6239/etc for value.

Is it me or does this look just as good as a DW?

No offense, but it's just you.

Congrats on getting a watch for a good price that you're happy with, but anyone even remotely familiar with vintage Rollies could spot the errors from space. The Rolex font is almost hysterically large.

Sorry for the bluntness, but comments were asked for.

Wow, great timing on the question. I just put a Hirsch rally (squeezed a 20mm on it, no biggie) on my 6263. Makes for a great late 60's early 70's look. I'm going to order a Rollie buckle for it soon. Have a look.

Here's mine. Yes, it's a gen.

Hey, does anyone know where I can get a blue croc strap that looks like the gen? Mine just came with the bracelet and I want the croc or a blue Hirsch sport strap. Any help would be appreciated.

PLEEEEEEEESE get the font/logo right this time. I've been so close to pulling the trigger on these in the past. Seriously, I'm just looking for a reason to give you my money.

Oh, and a true pre-V case would be great, too.

Excellent start, though.

F-15's and F-16's are USAF. The Navy flies F/A-18's. The F-14 has been retired from service since 2006.

And, of course, he had no last words.

Joe,

Can you post some pics of their work? Especially anything in deep black, as the BR's are? A buddy of mine has a gen BR-03 and it's pretty dark. If the color is right, I'm in.

Lello,

Put me down for one, maybe two if the price is right.

Thanks!

Hi Guys,

here is the graphic file I made using an original date wheel which Tonton2000 kindly sent to me.

As you maybe know, I'm quite more expert on Panerai than these models.

So, can you please let me know if these DWs on the reps have the same alignment teeth/numbers as it appears on this original DW?

Please let me also know how many of you are interested, just replying here on the thrade.

Thank you,

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Lello.

P.S.: numbers are slightly slimmer on this file, because experience tells me that after print, they will look a little fatter.

Scooter was great. He and Harry Caray were the only two allowed to use the phrase "Holy Cow."

He will be missed.

whyohwhyohwhyohwhy did I sell my 029? Arrrrgh.

One black with white numbers, please. Just let me know when and where to send payment.

I heard that some guy who calls himself 'lolos' said that there was going to be a 7753 187...

-O

Well damn, son, that's all you needed to say.

lol.

Oh we've got to be WELL into the 2nd year of "Operation 7753 187". Some people might say the operation is highly classified, super top secret. Others might say there is no such operation underway whatsoever...

Please don't get our hopes up unless you have solid information. What have you heard?