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It's called "The Working Man's Patek" for good reason. Lesson over - now go buy one.

  1. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 2, 2015

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    I don't usually PM someone when I see a stunning watch in WRUW, but for some reason when @Barking mad posted this:
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    I almost immediately PMed him, and within a day, he'd offered to sell it.
    (TIP: must PM more people commenting on their WRUW watches....)

    Another honourable mention goes to @ulackfocus in the What Did You Learn Today thread, for this excellent exchange: Capture.PNG

    So, here it is now
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    And older photos from a previous seller:
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    Thanks to all of the other enablers/advice givers along the way
    @NT931 @gatorcpa @Nobel Prize @STANDY
     
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  2. ulackfocus Jul 2, 2015

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    :thumbsup: We give blunt advice when it's necessary.
     
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  3. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Jul 2, 2015

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    Congratulations!

    However, I've seen that picture from 3 people now, and it's time to orient it correctly:

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    Now, isn't that better?
    gatorcpa
     
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  4. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Jul 2, 2015

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    Yeah, that's a really gorgeous watch. One of my favorite styles of all time and all brands. Thanks for the inspiring photos.

    Makes my stainless steel IWC with C89 look rather dull.
     
  5. NT931 Jul 2, 2015

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    when one or even 2 thumbs up are not enough...
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    It's stunning! Huge congrats, truly a great find especially with the original papers.
     
  6. Modest_Proposal Trying too hard to be one of the cool kids Jul 2, 2015

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    Such beauties. :)
     
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  7. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 2, 2015

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    and they wear so big for a vintage piece!

    I love the leaf-style hands.
     
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  8. Aussie Jim Jul 2, 2015

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    Should I PM you now for a quick sale.....?
     
  9. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 2, 2015

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    Everything is for sale at the right price!
     
  10. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 2, 2015

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    Another wrist shot, for the sake of it
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  11. marturx Jul 3, 2015

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    That's a beauty, well worth owning! Congrats!

    I guess @Barking mad is selling everything now, since he will stunn us all with his next purchase. His house is out on Craigslist :D
     
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  12. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 4, 2015

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    Can we see it?
     
  13. Geo! Jul 4, 2015

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    I do like a nice 89.

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  14. rhetoric Jul 4, 2015

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    I love 'em. Simple and elegant.:thumbsup:

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  15. JohnSteed Jul 4, 2015

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  16. alam Jul 4, 2015

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    :thumbsup: Nice catch! Welcome to the Working Man's Patek Club!
     
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  17. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 4, 2015

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    Whenever I see these I think to myself the closest thing we have these days is Nomos in Germany, who else is making calatrava-esque watches with nice hand wound movements at a great price point.
     
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  18. SeanO Jul 5, 2015

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    Is it just me or do the colour of the hands not match the dial?
     
  19. legends71 Jul 5, 2015

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    Great watch, very nice elegant and simple design. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  20. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jul 5, 2015

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    Not sure. Here are some macros. I think the hands are the same tone as the gold on the dial, but case seems a bit yellower?
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