For those interested in Swedish military watches

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I would be at 45´....
Im not interested at 85'... leaning more towards 50' or so.
 
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Im not interested at 85'... leaning more towards 50' or so.
I think we agree. If I really wanted one badly I could even have stretched toward 60, but I have other Grails to chase.
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I think we agree. If I really wanted one badly I could even have stretched toward 60, but I have other Grails to chase.
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And which are those if one may ask?? 😕
 
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I see 😀

Well, if you get over here, you can at least get to try one on 😉
 
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I see 😀

Well, if you get over here, you can at least get to try one on 😉
I would love to do that, and the occasion might not be too far off.
What's the punishment for simple theft in Sweden?
Can I claim adoption attempt to get away more lightly?
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Don't worry.... I will behave😵‍💫
 
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Vintage watch theft here is punished here in the same way as horse theft in the wild west in the first half of the 19th century 😁
 
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Vintage watch theft here is punished here in the same way as horse theft in the wild west in the first half of the 19th century 😁
Then I guess an adoption arrangement lubricated with sufficient piles of Swedish kroner is the only way ahead.....
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Hate to break up the party.. Another Viggen' for ya 👍 (proper chrono seconds hand will be added next service)

 
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Something for "nationaldagsfirande"
Mmmm...


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Dont be shy now..

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Something for "nationaldagsfirande"
Mmmm...

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Posting from Down-Under? 😀
 
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Belly laugh, you were fast to catch that one. Kanske "bako framåt" on my lunch with monster bakis/hangover... Fixed.. now

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These look great, where abouts can a person procure such a watch?
 
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These look great, where abouts can a person procure such a watch?
Get in line!!!😡😗
 
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These look great, where abouts can a person procure such a watch?
Simple answer the internet. You have be on a mission. If you live in mountainous north you have a better chance as some off line deals can be found. Again on a mission. Took me about 3 years to get mine.

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I know what I'm going to say next is going to stir up some frenzy...

YES
Yes

It's a Viggen for sale on the rolex forum. Its has character shall I say. Prestige yes prestine well it's got character.

My questions are about the early 1st issue. The ones with issue numbers between the lugs.
Do they have M # and tre kronor on caseback?
Are the welds always three digits or a mix of # / ## / ###

Thanks in advanced flying manovers.

Here is the link.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=487136

Happy hunting.

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I know what I'm going to say next is going to stir up some frenzy...

YES
Yes

It's a Viggen for sale on the rolex forum. Its has character shall I say. Prestige yes prestine well it's got character.

My questions are about the early 1st issue. The ones with issue numbers between the lugs.
Do they have M # and tre kronor on caseback?
Are the welds always three digits or a mix of # / ## / ###

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I am not sure I like it. If this is the one:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=487136
@marturx - Lord of the Viggens - What say ye?
 
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I am not Lord of the Viggens, but perhaps can help too.. I was told once that with this bezel config, and no military markings on the back, that this could be South African Air Force issued. Lemania SAAF, but I am not 100% sure. Anyone else?
 
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I am tempted to say its a Franken. Built to look like a military watch?
Bezel is all wrong for a Viggen. Caseback is not marked as issued.
Some sample, but more likely a put together watch. Nice, but not at USD7K.
Still awaiting for the (Swedish) cavalry to chime in: @styggpyggeno1 might also have a say or two?
 
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I am not Lord of the Viggens, but perhaps can help too.. I was told once that with this bezel config, and no military markings on the back, that this could be South African Air Force issued. Lemania SAAF, but I am not 100% sure. Anyone else?
Good call @x3no, i had not realised the Saaf came in two dial variants. With and without /|\. Than caseback should have AF#####. Does anyone know what the Saaf inside case ref is? It's not listed in Knirim. Rn 0552... Is listed as 818, Viggen as 817.

Calling the high fliers @marturx @styggpyggeno1 and others, please help us land crabs.

Thanks again

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