Last Catch of 2018

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Hi all,

Ever since I tried on a 1675 I've always wanted to own one

I wanted one I could wear everyday and enjoy I wasn't interested in one with box and papers or one which had been interfered with and one which didn't cost the earth . I wanted one which looked honest to me.

All the ones I looked at had either been worked on to make them look perfect or asking crazy amounts for one.

Fast forward a few days ago I saw this 16750 advertised on chrono 24 about 140 miles away at a reasonable price but the pictures were rubbish.

Set off this morning at 6am for the 2/12 hour drive.

Soon as i saw it I knew I had to have it wasn't cheap but at the same time wasn't expensive.

Story the shop told me was it was a one owner watch who the old man traded it in for some jewellery for his wife (I always take stories with a pinch of salt).

It even came with its own battle scars and cheese.
 
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Congratulations! Just before the end of the year!
 
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Well Done, John !

Congratulations....I very much look forward to seeing it
 
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Congratulations on the watch.
P.S. Is it me or Cyclop is not magnifying as it should?
 
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Congrats! But what is up with the magnification? Aftermarket plexi?
 
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Beautiful find! Looks great on your wrist.

Congrats !! 😀
 
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Very nice watch, my favorite reference.

Looks like an honest watch which has seen a lot of wrist time over its life. The crown tube has oxidation, I’d have the movement checked, might need service.

Enjoy it in good health.

Gratuitous wrist shot of my ‘750
 
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Well done, a very nice pickup indeed. Congratulaions
 
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Congrats! Great watch, and awesome battle scars! Interesting date bubble and how the age/wear has affected the way it zooms the date.👍
 
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Great find. Thank you for sharing .
How old is this watch?