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My grail has arrived ... the 135

  1. baoquang Mar 13, 2016

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    Dial condition could be better, but no serious deal. What I appreciate here is everything is original, and the case is not polished.

    And here is the paper I also have bought:

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  2. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 13, 2016

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    Very cool, congrats mate that's a special piece!

    Such a pretty movement, would almost be worth having a custom display back made for it.
     
  3. baoquang Mar 13, 2016

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    Thanks, I am actually looking for a custom display back, still haven't found a master who can do it good.
     
  4. gruve Mar 14, 2016

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    Wow, just sign up and Baoquang you sure got yourself a very Nice handsome watch !
     
  5. dx009 Mar 14, 2016

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    Smooth watch. Guess it just needs a bit of cleaning.
     
  6. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Mar 14, 2016

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    Congrats. A very nice watch and rightfully a grail.
     
  7. jens0125 knows that watches were made to be worn Mar 14, 2016

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    nice looking movement you got
     
  8. Steve9pm Strangely obsessed with cheap manual wind watches. Mar 14, 2016

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    Congrats! Please let us know what you conclude after you do your research on the back!
     
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  9. BartH Follows a pattern of overpaying Mar 14, 2016

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    That's bang on, baoquang.
     
  10. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 14, 2016

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    Such a sweet face.
     
  11. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Mar 14, 2016

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    Nice find! For some reason, one runs into more gold Port Royals than steel - not that there are a lot of either...
     
  12. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Mar 14, 2016

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    Congratulations! A worthy grail, for sure.
     
  13. RWA72 Mar 14, 2016

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    What a stunning piece, they just dont make watches with such presence anymore :eek:
     
  14. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Mar 14, 2016

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    Great find, congratulations! :thumbsup:
     
  15. danomar Mar 14, 2016

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    Very nice! Wear it with health!
     
  16. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Mar 14, 2016

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    It's really a lovely watch. Congratulations!
     
  17. ezinternet Mar 14, 2016

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    Congratulations! It's a very handsome watch.

    I especially like the rather special semi-shrouded lugs. They are 1/2 cut away on the backside (easier to see the effect from the front on the top pair of lugs in the advertisement picture you posted).

    Also, be very careful with the hands in service - they are very much NLA (no longer available).

    -Ez
     
  18. baoquang Mar 14, 2016

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    thank you all guys... luckily it arrives fully serviced (according to the seller), and indeed is keeping time and power reserve very good ... the lugs hide part of the strap, so the strap looks more integrated to the watch (very nice touch)

    one day in my quest, I will find original dial & hands in better condition ... there are ones @ chrono24 but it is not for the Port Royal
     
  19. sky21 Mar 14, 2016

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    A very beautiful watch indeed!!
     
  20. gbmuc Mar 15, 2016

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    Fantastic and rare watch! Enjoy it in good health!