I’ve sold a 168.005 to buy a 168.005 :)

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Gui13250

·Jun 16, 2020

Hi there!
After owning my first vintage watch, which was a 168.005 PiePan, I’ve decided that it was too polished to be a keeper... so I’ve sold it, thought I wanted a 1601... but found a nice exemple and pulled the trigger on it 😀

Here is the new one which I think is sharp enough! It is from January 1964 according the Extract

 

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Skipper_S

·Jun 16, 2020

Nice!!! Share your previous 168.005 if possible 😀

 

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killer67

·Jun 16, 2020

Very nice example

 

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Gui13250

·Jun 16, 2020

Skipper_S

Nice!!! Share your previous 168.005 if possible 😀

Here is the previous one, nice dial and crosshairs, but definitely less sharp!

 

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SurvivingJoe

·Jun 16, 2020

Gui13250

Here is the previous one, nice dial and crosshairs, but definitely less sharp!

Dispite of the polish, I appreciate the crosshairs more.

 

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Noddyman

·Jun 16, 2020

Gui13250

Here is the previous one, nice dial and crosshairs, but definitely less sharp!

Good move, your latest one is much nicer.

 

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TimeODanaos

·Jun 16, 2020

SurvivingJoe

Dispite of the polish, I appreciate the crosshairs more.

This may be utter OF heresy, but I think crosshairs can be over-rated, making a busy dial just a bit too much... Is it just me?

 

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hejsam

·Jun 16, 2020

Personal opinion but I think the crosshair adds it all up to an overall better dial. Without the crosshair I always find the dial is missing something!

Congrats on your new 168.005, the case is way better than your previous! 😀

 

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Gui13250

·Jun 16, 2020

TimeODanaos

This may be utter OF heresy, but I think crosshairs can be over-rated, making a busy dial just a bit too much... Is it just me?

Cross hair is definitely a nice feature, I really appreciate it.
But between a polished one with cross hair or a sharper one without, I’ve made my choice 😀

 

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joe band

·Jun 16, 2020

i think the 167.005 and 168.005 are the epitome of timeless style. congrats!

 

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joe band

·Jun 16, 2020

hejsam

Personal opinion but I think the crosshair adds it all up to an overall better dial. Without the crosshair I always find the dial is missing something!

drooling....

 

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gbesq

·Jun 16, 2020

It’s first cousin, my 1964 167.005, says hi!

 

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hoipolloi

·Jun 16, 2020

Is there a small hour marker next to date window?

 

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Gui13250

·Jun 16, 2020

hoipolloi

Is there a small hour marker next to date window?

Nope, just a dot of lume

 

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Robbyman

·Jun 16, 2020

Mine says hello to.

 

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pdxleaf

·Jun 17, 2020·"I cut it TWICE and it's still too short!"

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i think the 167.005 and 168.005 are the epitome of timeless style. congrats!

These really are stunning. I confess to not paying much attention to them before. The bracelet is classy and looks comfortable. The octagon (?) Crown is different and a nice feature. The broad hands have that vintage touch and of course the dial. I am also a Hamilton fan and the dial has a Hamilton quality. (Hope that isn't offensive to some as it's meant to be a compliment. )

I want one now. Thanks for sharing.

 

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gbesq

·Jun 17, 2020

pdxleaf

These really are stunning. I confess to not paying much attention to them before. The bracelet is classy and looks comfortable. The octagon (?) Crown is different and a nice feature. The broad hands have that vintage touch and of course the dial. I am also a Hamilton fan and the dial has a Hamilton quality. (Hope that isn't offensive to some as it's meant to be a compliment. )

I want one now. Thanks for sharing.

They are both classics. The 168.005’s are easier to find in good original condition. Good quality examples of the 167.005 seem to be getting more elusive.

 

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hoipolloi

·Jun 17, 2020

pdxleaf

octagon

Decagon

 

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killer67

·Jun 17, 2020

Despite the crosshair missing, a worthwhile upgrade and has a bracelet to boot

 

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Gui13250

·Jul 2, 2020

Hi all!
I’ve just noticed that there is something like a washer on the crown tube, between crown and case.
I think a did not have it on the previous, any idea of what is it?

sorry for the poor quality picture... not easy to macro shot 😀

Hi all!