BenjaminButton 149 Posted October 17, 2018 @semperfi55 that is a handsome watch. Set me off googling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,652 Posted October 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, BenjaminButton said: @semperfi55 that is a handsome watch. Set me off googling. The modern day Swiss brand is almost unrelated to the original Cuban Jewelry business which had to shut because of the Revolution. This piece is an absolute charmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted October 17, 2018 The modern day Swiss brand is almost unrelated to the original Cuban Jewelry business which had to shut because of the Revolution. This piece is an absolute charmer I picked up on that simply from looking at the range now. But those originals have great charm - as you say. One of yours on the bay now, but needs work.... I really like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,652 Posted October 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, BenjaminButton said: I picked up on that simply from looking at the range now. But those originals have great charm - as you say. One of yours on the bay now, but needs work.... I really like it. Indeed but the new brand does have its own flair too. Fun aesthetic. Prices not as fun. There are also quite a few double branded dials because they imported Swiss watches into Cuba. Longines, Baume & Mercier, Breitling, Bulova watches with Cuervo y Sobrinos printed on the dial. Poorer nephew to the Rolex Tiffany dials Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankfrank 1,125 Posted October 18, 2018 18 hours ago, semperfi55 said: Super cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,379 Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) Edited October 18, 2018 by GC Added a photo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,379 Posted October 18, 2018 On 17/10/2018 at 09:34, semperfi55 said: I love everything about this watch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,011 Posted October 18, 2018 Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xj4sonx 9 Posted October 18, 2018 6309-7040 original suwa dial not one of those crappy reproduction dials. Sadly Japan 7040 has all but completely faded along bottom.of dialAll original and amazing patinaSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,379 Posted October 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, xj4sonx said: 6309-7040 original suwa dial not one of those crappy reproduction dials. Sadly Japan 7040 has all but completely faded along bottom.of dial All original and amazing patina Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Stunner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xj4sonx 9 Posted October 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, GC said: Stunner thanks Mate, just arrived today. Super happy with it. Its so hard to find these with a non reproduction dial and original hands still intact. especially at a price I was willing to pay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,652 Posted October 18, 2018 2 hours ago, GC said: I love everything about this watch... Join the club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddhabar 4,523 Posted October 19, 2018 Happy friday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alhig72 3,011 Posted October 19, 2018 Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted October 19, 2018 23 hours ago, xj4sonx said: 6309-7040 original suwa dial not one of those crappy reproduction dials. Sadly Japan 7040 has all but completely faded along bottom.of dial Damn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputim 2 Posted October 19, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 21,678 Posted October 19, 2018 3 hours ago, repmaster1234 said: Damn! Exemplary photography of two fabulous watches. Well done !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie 62 Posted October 20, 2018 On 19/10/2018 at 01:03, xj4sonx said: thanks Mate, just arrived today. Super happy with it. Its so hard to find these with a non reproduction dial and original hands still intact. especially at a price I was willing to pay. Looks cooler than mine. Congratulations for having the watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted October 20, 2018 18 hours ago, RussP said: Exemplary photography of two fabulous watches. Well done !!! Thanks Russ! Your thunderbird isn’t bad either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites