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  1. Linesiders Stripers, not snook. May 5, 2021

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    I picked this up 4 or so years ago in the same manner I find most of my watches; luck, cunning, and mostly being dumb enough to bumble into buy first and due diligence after ; )

    This model was always on my list - the original Blancpain FF is truly a landmark piece - and I just got really lucky to have one come along that needed some work.
     
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  2. StephenRL May 5, 2021

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  3. Orike May 5, 2021

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  4. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector May 5, 2021

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    Russian Vostok again today, just perhaps I am on the way to being cured :unsure:

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  5. LeonDeBayonne May 5, 2021

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  6. brownip May 5, 2021

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    Humming today

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    Cheers

    Ian
     
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  7. JohnRaz May 5, 2021

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    With the FOIS today !

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  8. ChiefMark May 5, 2021

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    The OEM strap was too short, and I hate wearing a watch on the last hole. Finally acquired an appropriate strap and moved the buckle over when I swapped it. Now it can get some wrist time.
    HAGDA!
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  9. Lou P YaY! May 5, 2021

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    Cal 1040 powered silver Yachting here!
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  10. Baz9614 May 5, 2021

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    Happy Cinco De Mayo!
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  11. gbesq May 5, 2021

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    One of my favorite watches and movements, the prior generation SMPc with the tried and true 2500D. +/- 1-2 SPD, day in, day out. Bulletproof. Also love the glossy black dial on this model.
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  12. JPE.88305 May 5, 2021

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  13. ChiefMark May 5, 2021

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    Excuse the extra post. Played with a macro lens for a couple of minutes to get into the finishing. I’m impressed with the applied indices and the printing.
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  14. FrenchBigCrown May 5, 2021

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    :)
     
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  15. gbesq May 5, 2021

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    Nice Speedy. ‘71 or thereabouts? Looks like a step dial.
     
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  17. allwoundup May 5, 2021

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    Movado cal. 221 bumper today, circa 1950...
     
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  18. keepsonticking May 5, 2021

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  19. FrenchBigCrown May 5, 2021

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    Thank you. :)

    '69/'70.

    First with the 'First Watch...' on the reverse. :)
     
  20. YY77 May 5, 2021

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    could be a Sartory Billard.