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  1. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Jun 10, 2016

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    from the looks this could be out of the 60ies, 70ies, 80ies, 90ies, 00ies or event 10's ... timeless, classy and classic design

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    (ca. 1968 Rolex ref.1600)


    what have you got that fits this bill?

    cheers, al
     
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  2. gwzymytk Jun 11, 2016

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    Virtually unchanged design since at least the 60's (longer for the Reverso)... Classics, IMO.
     
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  3. nlogax Jun 11, 2016

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    That Reverso's lovely! Any details you can share?
     
  4. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jun 11, 2016

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  5. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jun 11, 2016

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    Timeless and classic ;)

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  6. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Jun 11, 2016

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    44 years old and people ask if it's new.

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  7. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Jun 11, 2016

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    [a$$hole mode on]

    I got to deduct a couple of point on the Breitling (not classy) and the Junghans (date window mid dial? ... isnt that a dead ringer of pumped up 42mm watch with a 10mm movement ring)

    :cautious:

    full points for the rest :thumbsup:

    [a$$hole mode off]
     
  8. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jun 11, 2016

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  9. VanDamme NOT "The Muscles from Brussels" Jun 11, 2016

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    That AP is ridiculously nice Tony. WOW ::love::
     
  10. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Jun 11, 2016

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    Thank you!
     
  11. gwzymytk Jun 11, 2016

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    It's a JLC Reverso Grande Taille reference 270.8.62, measuring 26 x 42 mm (a bit larger than the really "classical" one).
    I've also purchased a JLC metal bracelet specific to this model to dress it down a bit, depending on occasion. 19 mm lugs, so also got two custom straps for it, one awesome lizard plus two original JLC ones (2x alligator and 2x ostrich). Superior versatility :)
     
  12. gwzymytk Jun 11, 2016

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    [defensive mode: ON]

    Hey now, I never said "classy", I was strictly saying "classic"!
    Both the Navitimer and the Junghans kept these designs virtually unchanged for over 50 years (Junghan's Bauhaus design was first introduced in 1962 - here is an interesting read http://originalmaxbilljunghans.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-short-guide-original-max-bill.html).
    Also, the watch is 39 mm, not 42 and houses an ETA/Val 7750.

    [defensive mode: OFF]

    Thanks for the other gained points, do I get more now? :D
     
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  13. Bienne2998 Jun 11, 2016

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    the first and still here to stay
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  14. TexOmega Jun 11, 2016

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  15. OMGRLX a RolexBear in disguise Jun 11, 2016

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    As my rotation Omegas are at the spa, and your OP features your DJ, I'll start off with mine.
    Ref. 6605, 1035 butterfly rotor mov't, black pie pan dial, alpha hands, checkerboard bezel. Rolex USA jubilee band with oval links. (Semi)bubble back too. Not perfect, but a great specimen of the only Rolex model/type I like/would wear (datejust). I call him BlackDJack.
    P.S.: My Omegas will be back from the spa soon. You ain't seen nothing yet. :thumbsup:

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  16. Holma20 Jun 11, 2016

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  17. Garv no longer a member of the terminally hip Jun 11, 2016

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    The Gubelin is classic and could also be from any of the decades you mentioned
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    As is the DeVille
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    And so is the Girard Peregaux
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    Also the Thoresen
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    Then again, this little old Timex could fit the bill too

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  18. drfaulkner Jun 11, 2016

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    Breitling TO Date has the retro look
     
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  19. NT931 Jun 11, 2016

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    Some of the most timeless designs are the simpler, time only watches. The Reverso has been around for over 80 years, and the Sub for (perhaps) 50 or more?
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  20. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jun 11, 2016

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    Sorry.... just had to...... don't know what gets into me sometimes.......
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