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  1. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Dec 20, 2019

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  2. rkman11 Dec 21, 2019

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    Hot. Damn.
     
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  3. Carlton-Browne Dec 21, 2019

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    I believe the expression I'm searching for rhymes with clucking bell.
     
  4. merchandiser Dec 21, 2019

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    Great catch Ben, congratulations!
     
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  5. aap Dec 21, 2019

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    On a roll, Ben!!!! Congrats!
     
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  6. Radiumpassion Dec 21, 2019

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    This is amazing......
     
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  7. vujen Dec 21, 2019

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    True congrats!
    Is it possible that I saw this on the bay some weeks ago? I am happy to see it went to a true UG lover! :)
     
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  8. septentrio Dec 21, 2019

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    Saw it on ebay. Was following until the auction was ended early :rolleyes:

    Starting price was very low, so probably you were able to get a good deal :thumbsup:
    Congratz, gorgeous piece.
     
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  9. Enzo Dec 21, 2019

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    Absolutely Stunning ::love::
     
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  10. Pahawi Dec 21, 2019

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    Stunning - congrats:thumbsup:
     
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  11. jsducote Dec 21, 2019

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    I mean this in the nice possible way, but I hate you and may have to find a way to block your posts. *green w/envy*
     
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  12. bgrisso Dec 21, 2019

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    Thanks everyone, glad to share it here so it can be enjoyed. Honestly I'm not sure what to do with it? I mean it's fun to keep it in a safe and pull it out every now and then to admire, but it should probably be in a museum or on display somewhere? I can't imagine wearing it.

    Any suggestions?
     
  13. bgrisso Dec 21, 2019

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    There are definitely box stitched vintage style straps around, I'll have to dig through some links and get back to you. This buckle is really amazing, someone thought it was a wenger buckle but I'm not familiar ?
     
  14. Evitzee Dec 21, 2019

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    Why not wear it? It was designed to be worn. If carefully worn it will not hurt the value.
     
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  15. Cozmopak Dec 21, 2019

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    ::love::::love::::love::Oh. My. God.
     
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  16. JwRosenthal Dec 21, 2019

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    I agree- save the strap and find another as close as you possibly can (swap buckle over), and just make sure you wear it on light duty days- with a long sleeve shirt. That how my 18k snap back watches get worn. I would of course have it serviced before you wear it at all
     
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  17. Florent Dec 21, 2019

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    mesmerizing.
    Ben, you bother me a little bit. Since you started sniping pieces on eBay, I got nothing left... :thumbsdown:

    That need to change!

    anyway, congrats. Best catch ever!!!
     
  18. loniscup Dec 21, 2019

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    Amazing piece!! ::love::
     
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  19. Sanremo Dec 21, 2019

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    Fantastic! Wow...
     
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  20. valjoux72 Dec 21, 2019

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    No words... just mindblowing.
     
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