Nanuq Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I recently stopped by my watchsmith's and stepped into an impromptu get-together for some local collectors. Great turnout of vintage Subs, with more than a few No-Dates in attendance. I wasn't prepared to do the usual angle-for-angle shoot (hence, no separate thread), but I didn't want to miss the opportunity to take a few pictures. After everyone went their separate ways you just KNOW the other guys were thinking "Hoooooooooooooooly smokes, I could have spent $500 instead of $5,000" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Love me the Gilt Subbies Beautiful build C & M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 After everyone went their separate ways you just KNOW the other guys were thinking "Hoooooooooooooooly smokes, I could have spent $500 instead of $5,000" You're probably right, but how perverse is it that I walked away thinking, "Oh crap... I bet they noticed the lugholes, the squarish profile of the case, and the hard edge under the bezel. THEY'RE ALL GONNA LAUGH AT ME!!!" Actually, one of the guys, upon first seeing the MBW, went slack-jawed, then examined it closely in his hand for a good two minutes. Then he offered an exchange: My 5512 for his Triple-Six, plus a check to make up the difference. I eventually let him in on the secret, but it would have been a hoot to have seen him bring it to the RSC for authentication. However, he wasn't offering enough for me to jet to Brazil and live off of my ill-gotten gains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 A story for the ages!! What an absolute hoot. Congrats on the top notch build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yadda Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Fantastic post LHOOQ! really enjoyed the read-along and pics, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Great pics and write-up as usual M! Though not a big fan of straps on subs but that Tropic strap looks really good! M...I have cutting broaches and carefully work on the insert until it fits. May I ask what pearl did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I keep coming back to this thread, like a swallow drawn to Capistrano. This and Dluddy's no-date gilt Sub are probably my two favorite pieces on RWG. Sooooooo nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks, N. That means a lot coming from a most righteous dude like yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 May I ask what pearl did you use? Hey woof...I bought unfilled pearls from another forum member (I can't remember where he got them, I think it was Yuki)...darkened my vintage lume a bit and stuffed the pearl with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I think I really lost some of my blood, sweat, and tears while doing this project...so hands off everyone! If M...were to to sell it, I would have first dibs! RIght M?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I think I really lost some of my blood, sweat, and tears while doing this project...so hands off everyone! If M...were to to sell it, I would have first dibs! RIght M?? You and miquel would have the right of first refusal, but it's a moot point: This one's a keeper! I'm holding onto it until the end of my days, or passing it onto any children I might discover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 You and miquel would have the right of first refusal, but it's a moot point: This one's a keeper! I'm holding onto it until the end of my days, or passing it onto any children I might discover. I can wrap myself up in a blanket and squeeze into a (big) bassinet on your front porch, if that's all it takes?? (I'll shave first) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Fool me once... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hey if that's what it takes to snag that 4-line Gilt............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Omg that's too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain swoop Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Fantastic Watch. This thread inspired to me to order a 5512 from perfect CLones and 'have a go' I will post the results as they come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm carefully biding my time until the original thrill subsides... then I'm gonna make my move. Perhaps a trade offer. Maybe a trade for a vintage MBW from 15 years ago. ........with a gen Triplock, gen T-39 Superdome, gen insert, and (get this) a movement from an original Paul's Red Sub, ca. 1997, with the silver date wheel. Of course I'm just pondering out loud... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Lol @ Nanuq! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 That silver DW is something else, but I'm staying on the gold standard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 That silver DW is something else, but I'm staying on the gold standard! Did I mention it comes with Ken's left nut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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