gavidoc Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I've a soft spot for submariners ie: I own no other type of watch. Here's a shot of the 5 that I currently own. Two are gens. The others not. Two are reps and one is a fantasy. I'm also in the process of finishing up another snowflake using all gen parts but an MBW case. Might have a line on a gen case too. Hope you enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Great collection buddy! Enjoy wearing those jewels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Looking great! Stephane is your soul mate... he likes Subs a lot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellus Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Congrats ... very nice collection ... I love the vintage ROLEX models ... Wear them well ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Superb collection! Can't wait to see the new snowflake in that collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaloArchive Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Closeup of the blue-faced tudor please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 That's a fantastic collection, I think vintage subs really have an appeal all of their own I remember reading about a collector who was restoring a 1680, but considering selling it, as they weren't really a 'vintage guy' (I think their pleasure came from the restoration itself, rather than owning the end result) Am I right in thinking that the watch in the middle is the fantasy model? I can understand why some folks don't like buying fantasy models, but when it's self built, I think they deserve a seperate catagory of 'customized', rather than just 'franken' or 'fantasy', simply bcause it meets the builder's personal specs and requirements Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Looking great! Stephane is your soul mate... he likes Subs a lot too. Fantastic choice Gavi ! Subs, what else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks for all the comments folks. Tee jay You are correct that that is the fantasy and it isn't a put together either. I got it on my last trip to china at the lo hu copy mall. It came with the rivet bracelet the other no crown guard sub has on it. Total price for that beauty was $35 after negotiating. So which 2 are the gens? That's a fantastic collection, I think vintage subs really have an appeal all of their own I remember reading about a collector who was restoring a 1680, but considering selling it, as they weren't really a 'vintage guy' (I think their pleasure came from the restoration itself, rather than owning the end result) Am I right in thinking that the watch in the middle is the fantasy model? I can understand why some folks don't like buying fantasy models, but when it's self built, I think they deserve a seperate catagory of 'customized', rather than just 'franken' or 'fantasy', simply bcause it meets the builder's personal specs and requirements Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardo Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Top left and top right are gens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks for all the comments folks. Tee jay You are correct that that is the fantasy and it isn't a put together either. I got it on my last trip to china at the lo hu copy mall. It came with the rivet bracelet the other no crown guard sub has on it. Total price for that beauty was $35 after negotiating. So which 2 are the gens? That's a good price I'd say the two on the left are the gens (but I'm probably wrong ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Top left and top right are gens? Ditto & nice collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Ditto & nice collection. Correct to Freddy333 and Mardo. Top ones are the gens. The lower left still isn't done. I wanted to have that worn dial look with it so put a clear coat on the dial from a distance to give it the white haze. Gonna bake it in the oven next to try and turn it brown. Will see how it works. That watch is more an experimental for fitting of parts before I do the Snowflake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaloArchive Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 So, Can we have pictures of the blue one up close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 So, Can we have pictures of the blue one up close? Here are a couple: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Here are a couple: Awesome photos This has just reminded me of something... Is this the watch which you finally tracked down after selling its 'repair center twin'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Awesome photos This has just reminded me of something... Is this the watch which you finally tracked down after selling its 'repair center twin'? Yep. It sure is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yep. It sure is. My Swiss Cheese memory hasn't let me down on this occasion It really is an awesome watch, all the more so by what you went through to re-acquire it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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