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Graham 3T WIS 
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After the restoration of my Tudor sub I have been experiencing a renewed passion for submariners. I have been looking for a nice vintage sub for a while now to fill the gap between my 60's Tudor and my 80's ND 14060. This "transitional" model 16800 found me yesterday, and I snapped it up. It is pristine, and just had a complete overhaul by the Rolex agents. It is a 1979/80 model, and very interesting if you're interested in subs. This was the first sub to have a sapphire crystal. The dial is matte black, with large tritium markers. The markers do not have the white gold borders as is the case with later models. In fact, the later 16800's already had these borders. It has the original 93159 bracelet with hollow end links. Below, a quick shot on pillow, wrist and family photo...    |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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Wonderful!! |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Awesome Graham...CONGRATS  |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Well.... nice catch Graham. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Great add and a beautiful model. Your collection makes me envious.drool.gif |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Paxman wrote: Great add and a beautiful model. Your collection makes me envious.drool.gif Double Ditto!!  |
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Willieboy 3T WIS 
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Very pretty. I did not realize tritium was being used for markers that far back. You have a great collection. |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks for the ++ remarks, everyone! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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If I ever make it to Cape Town I may have to mug you.  |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Skipdawg wrote: If I ever make it to Cape Town I may have to mug you.Hey, John, play nice now, will you?  |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Well Graham you know how i feel about subs! I love it! Great addition and the matte dial and no border markers is just perfect! This model is on my list after i rebuild my watch funds! Enjoy that one Graham! |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Devin wrote: Well Graham you know how i feel about subs! I love it! Great addition and the matte dial and no border markers is just perfect! This model is on my list after i rebuild my watch funds! Enjoy that one Graham!Thanks,Trent! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big Congrats on the transition Sub, Graham. You finally got it and posted it. That addition really completes your formidable Sub collection. I've been bowing the past few minutes to your post today, Your Royal Highness!!!  Enjoy them all in good health. |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks, Jeff - your comments are appreciated. Now just send that 2T sub of your's over for an even better sibling shot!  |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Graham on your latest acquisition and awesome collection of Rolies! |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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I have just revisited this post and have to say again Beautiful! Drool_27.gif I just feel the need to say it again....there I am done.  Last edited on Sun Jul 4th, 2010 02:43 pm by ndburley |
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Graham 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: Congrats Graham on your latest acquisition and awesome collection of Rolies!  , Oscar |
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KenC Admin 
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Very nice addition! |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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I really like your "little" collection: Nice new coming! Saw it on the net lately in fact: Hmmmm... Too high for me... I would definitly have helped Skip to mug you but we would have our ass kicked, so I will just look and drool Drool_27.gif |
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blbarron 3T WIS 
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Congrats! They all look great but I'm partial to the DSSD in the group. |
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Graham 3T WIS
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Thanks, Ken, Will and blbarron. Will, no ways will you be allowed entry into the country..........no soccer hooligans and Vikings allowed.... |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Graham wrote:Thanks, Ken, Will and blbarron. It's too hot down here for me my friend: My red-haired skin can't stand you silly sunmuppet.gif |
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ceebee 3T WIS 
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Excellent collection. Well done. Congrats! |
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