Nanuq Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 The Big Gonzo and his little brother. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 You have the best stuff Nanuq BEAUTIES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Amazing pair, so cool to see them together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Beautiful pair. Wear them well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Finally, some pics that do these classics justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 very nice pair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypunch Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitch Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Beautifull pair Nanuq!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Nan ! Believe it or not freddy if I have time to set up my light box tomorrow I may get a few to rival these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Wow ! Bitchin, !!!!!!! Edited November 3, 2013 by aeromatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 ohhh man! this is a sweet pair! what are the specs on these beauties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 eduardor, one was a beater and I restored it to exactly how it would have left the factory 55 years ago. It took me more than 15 years to put it together. The other one was built over the last year to look like an antique. Can you tell which is which? My goal is that you cannot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Holy cow, 15 years in the making ? Thats dedication at the extreme to perfect a build. Lovely pair mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks but it's not quite like that. The 6536 was much admired on the wrist of an old coot I used to cut firewood with. It was issued to him as a spec-ops diver and at his funeral his widow gave it to me. It was beat to hell and missing many of the original parts. It took me actually more than 15 years to get it put back together again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Wow, that's dedication! Fantastic watches, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Cool pair of watches Nanuq! If you threw in the DRSD, you'd have a triumvirate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks but it's not quite like that. The 6536 was much admired on the wrist of an old coot I used to cut firewood with. It was issued to him as a spec-ops diver and at his funeral his widow gave it to me. It was beat to hell and missing many of the original parts. It took me actually more than 15 years to get it put back together again. Great story. All good things come to those who wait. Love this pair of vintage classics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eduardor Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 eduardor, one was a beater and I restored it to exactly how it would have left the factory 55 years ago. It took me more than 15 years to put it together. The other one was built over the last year to look like an antique. Can you tell which is which? My goal is that you cannot. My guess is that the small crown took you those 15 years and BC is the one built last year? Am i right or wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks but it's not quite like that. The 6536 was much admired on the wrist of an old coot I used to cut firewood with. It was issued to him as a spec-ops diver and at his funeral his widow gave it to me. It was beat to hell and missing many of the original parts. It took me actually more than 15 years to get it put back together again. Just saw this post ! Very nice gift from your old friends widow. I was righ,t the case shape on it is just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 phenomenal. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 those are beautiful, truly a pair of classics. You have done and outstanding job of restoring the 6536. I don't know if it's the light or my old eyes, but the color of the steel between the two appears to be different, both the cases and the bracelets. Is that age, steel type differences or just lighting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Just saw this post ! Very nice gift from your old friends widow. I was righ,t the case shape on it is just perfect. Boy are you right about that. I have another one, also beat to hell, also given to me at a dear friend's funeral. It too was his working dive watch. I guess to the widow it's just his old watch, given and forgotten. To me it's something I wear and spend a day thinking about the time we had together. The case shape on the old timers is amazing. It's no wonder the factories can't get it right. Just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) The watch could NOT have been given to a better man! Better to love and treasure it than to just bin it! (She might have done that you know) Edited November 3, 2013 by asciwhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 the color of the steel between the two appears to be different, both the cases and the bracelets. Is that age, steel type differences or just lighting? Well spotted! There is a very very subtle difference between them. It took a long time to find the band on the 6536, it's a perfect steel color match. It's an early Yuki 7206. Likewise the band on the Big Gonzo perfectly matches its color, that's the MQ 7206. If I swap the bands then both watches look "wrong" it's that subtle. This way they both look "right". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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