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RussP

This watch has been on my wish list for a very long time.

Various reasons for my inability to acquire one, some financial, some emotional and mostly not being able to find one in this condition.

This is a 1960 Rolex 1625 Thunderbird that has been professionally restored: 38920056021_293738c9e5_b.jpg38205081994_082d1b1099_b.jpg24056121237_dea052d645_b.jpg

Bracelet still in packaging.

 

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Moondustesp

Stunning enjoy your present :Applause:

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FL13

Stunning watch.

 

I've been on the lookout for a Thunderbird bargain but haven't found one yet.

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deju

Very nice catch! 

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RussP

Thanks for the positive comments fellas.

More pics to follow when I get the opportunity.

My pictures do not do it justice.

 

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n18lld
  • 1960? Bracelet still has the plastic on like how all my reps arrive. :Thinking:

 

 

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RussP
24 minutes ago, n18lld said:
  • 1960? Bracelet still has the plastic on like how all my reps arrive. :Thinking:

 

 

New Bracelet.

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I thought it was unusual too, but purchased from Chrono 24 where authenticity is guaranteed (or your money back).

Will be getting it checked out by a Rolex Authorised Dealer in Brisbane as soon as I can.

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NCRich

Gorgeous!

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cvp3

God that's beautiful. I just purchased an Elgin 19 jewel handwinder.....I will NEVER post the pictures now. Embarrassing with the likes of this watch about. 

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TheSav

Very nice mate. Congrats 

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ShovelnTC

Enjoy that beauty Russ!

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brang1

You are the master at snaring vintage beauty’s my man

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McGilli

That crystal is awesome! I love that side profile. Great present! Enjoy!

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RussP
8 hours ago, FL13 said:

Stunning watch.

 

I've been on the lookout for a Thunderbird bargain but haven't found one yet.

Try Chrono24.  Very reasonably priced offerings with negotiable pricing and guaranteed to be authentic (money back guarantee)

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RussP
2 hours ago, brang1 said:

You are the master at snaring vintage beauty’s my man

Thanks Brent.

I'm tempted to start a thread with pictures of my vintage watch collection.

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brang1
19 minutes ago, RussP said:

Thanks Brent.

I'm tempted to start a thread with pictures of my vintage watch collection.

you should mate, i have marvelled at several of your little gems... i wish i could wear smaller watches, just love the vintage

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TheTinMan

Wow!

Not much to say beyond that, except congratulations and wear it well.

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Xpletiv

She's a beaut!

 

Curious, are the older logo crowns all so flat?

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NFleischer

Yes- very nice pick up. Congrats!

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GC

This is just spectacular, wow. Bravo for finding such an amazing rare bird... absolutely stunning!!! 

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MetalMickey

Awesome vintage piece, there

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RussP

Thanks for the kind words.

As previously mentioned, this one has been on my watch/wish list for a very long time and I was secretly hoping that nobody bought it before I could afford to.

Maybe it was just meant to be............

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RussP

Now re-shod on a bespoke NERO vintage strap:

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And finally:

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Thang

Very nice looking watch. Congrats

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Usmcxsniper

Great looking watch, it has so much presence.

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