Nanuq Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 After months of exhaustive searching and, I'm embarrassed to say, back alley dealing with scurrilous lowlifes, I've finally ... FINALLY found a piece that has eluded me. Until now... I just knew this day would come.The mailman met me at the door and I signed for the Registered package with shaking hands. Then with breathless anticipation I carefully opened the package and beheld the glory of the acquisition. It was scintillating in the late afternoon sun, and the guilloche pattern on the dial was more than I'd dare to hope for. I was struck mute with awe.So I quickly raced down to the Rolex AD and went through his large assortment of straps to find the perfect match for the elegant colors on the dial. Stainless steel would not suit this beauty... it's a rarity of a certain age and demands respect. So a lovely stitched leather strap was procured and installed with care so as not to scratch the lovely pristine lugs.Some might claim that it's a little small. But remember, vintage pieces used to all be small and this is no exception. It's a perfect fit in its genre. 45+ mm watches are for cads and ruffians. This is delicacy and taste incarnate.So with bated breath and with no small measure of humility, I bring you my latest rare stainless beauty. I hope it brings you the same pleasure it has brought me. Drum roll please..................... And here it is.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Ok you got me...nice MM. A classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Scintillating in its grandeur, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Indeed Ok, the big question...are you going to put a super dome and big crown on that baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 The tricky part is finding the right pieces. An 8mm Brevet crown will be 1/3 the diameter of the entire watch, and I have yet to find a 25mm Superdome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Congrats mate, one of my fav's is a small dancing hands Seiko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I still can't believe this is MINE! ALL MINE!!!!(drool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 OMG !! I'll be keeping an eye out in M2M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Well, it's a classic you can't deny that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemballa Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasebah Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Damn I was immediately infected by the Disney virus. I started looking for this watch as I urgently want one but all I found was this:http://www.disneystore.de/star-wars---darth-vader-armbanduhr-419021119972.html?cgid=1500027It needs some serious shaving of those crown guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Was thinking it could be a rare explorer or Space Dweller. Maybe a white dial explorer. Enjoy the watch!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Damn I was immediately infected by the Disney virus. I started looking for this watch as I urgently want one but all I found was this:http://www.disneystore.de/star-wars---darth-vader-armbanduhr-419021119972.html?cgid=1500027It needs some serious shaving of those crown guards. I'm sorry, I know I should have posted a Disclaimer in my original thread. The Disney Virus is nearly impossible to cure. In fact, your mere posting here of that Darth Vader link has crashed their server. It's now "down for maintenance". Yeah right... you and I know it's all the managers from Disney USA with the salesfolk on the phone in a mad buying frenzy. Which means my pristine example has likely doubled in value already today. Muwahahahahahahahaaaaaaa, take THAT, Rolex investors!Before I forget,,, the forgotten Disclaimer: DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed on this site are my own and not paid for by special interests. 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PeteM Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 (edited) Who's the leader of our gang and we all agree..... Edited September 3, 2015 by PeteM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I knew it was in my drawer somewhere. This is mine...circa 1988:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 I would have gone with a red (or yellow) strap, but very nice, Nanuq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasebah Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 No serious collection can get away without a Mickey Mouse watch.I ordered this one with an automatic movement today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Freddy, it actually came with the original (gasp) red leather Disney band, but it had road rash. So the hunt is on! My global Mickey Brothers..... I salute you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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