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  1. Josh Bear Jul 23, 2019

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    hi all,

    I picked up the central seconds 1948 Seamaster a few weeks ago but really wanted a sub dial version. Went on various waiting lists and was disappointed on a couple of occasions when I thought I was close, including knowing there was one in Florence when I was an hour away but couldn’t get there! However I found one on EBay, and after doing the due diligence (thanks for the advice from the forum) made the purchase.

    It arrived today with the original purchase receipts and all the original packaging. Very happy.

    Here is my collection and the two Seamasters.
    Will likely review the collection and may sell one or two but not sure which one yet. Maybe the 57 Speedmaster.

    Regards

    Josh

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  2. AntonisCy Jul 23, 2019

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    What a collection...
     
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  3. MalaMD Jul 23, 2019

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    Great collection, all bases covered there.
     
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  4. cholack Jul 23, 2019

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    Congrats ! Great collection
     
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  5. Martin_J_N Jul 23, 2019

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    Stunning collection of watches :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Josh Bear Jul 23, 2019

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    Thanks All.

    Appreciate the comment. Yes I am happy with the collection but think I need to scale back on the NATO usage a bit!!! :)

    Josh
     
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  7. rott3 Jul 23, 2019

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    So simple and yet so cool...amazing stuff congrats
     
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  8. mz_cle Jul 23, 2019

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    That is a great collection. Wear in good health!
    And, yes, I looked at that collection of watches and thought, "There's not a single bracelet in that picture." ;)
     
  9. Josh Bear Jul 23, 2019

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    Ha. Yes. You are right. I actually only have one bracelet and that is for the PO but I found it made the watch very very heavy. Since then never had one.

    I do have some great leather straps that might have to go on the 57 or the Racing though.

    Josh
     
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  10. intron Jul 23, 2019

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    Thats a nice watch. Are these a limited release? I haven't been to an OB in a while, so im not sure if I would see one of these in the case
     
  11. Josh Bear Jul 23, 2019

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    Hi

    Yes they are limited release.
    Regards
    Josh
     
  12. krh7 Jul 23, 2019

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    tough to pick a favorite. do your prefer the small seconds on the wrist?
     
  13. savio.79 Jul 24, 2019

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    Congratulations for the collection and for the last entry
     
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  14. Josh Bear Jul 24, 2019

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    Hi

    Thanks. Hard to tell yet the central seconds looks great. I think because of the “Simplicity”. I have the sub dial on today and enjoying it so far. The leather strap needs to give a bit though :).
    Josh

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  15. rob#1 Jul 24, 2019

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    Those are very classy watches, congratulations.

    I can’t make my mind up which I prefer, so I like your plan of having both. Do you flip a coin to see which one to wear each day? ;)
     
  16. loniscup Jul 24, 2019

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    Beautiful collection :thumbsup: I also like that there is not a sign of a bracelet on them :D
     
  17. Speedy2254 Jul 24, 2019

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    I'll give you a tenner for the Bond strap...
     
  18. Josh Bear Jul 24, 2019

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    LOL. Nope. Need that for my Spectre and the 2nd one goes great on the Moonwatch :)
     
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  19. MCC Jul 24, 2019

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    Lovely collection of watches!!
     
  20. AdamS Jul 24, 2019

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    1948 looks great! Congrats:thumbsup:

    Nice collection.