I’ve never posted a photo on DDK, I’m sure I can learn.hot66 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:48 amWould Love to see photos when backswift911 wrote:Good things come to those who wait….
About six years ago I noticed a Rolex Datejust 16233 on a guys wrist whilst being served in an automotive supplies dealer. When I asked him about it, he said he had owned it over 10 years and wore it every day. He let me have a look at it and I said if he were to ever want to sell it, give me a ring.
Out of the blue, six years later, I got the call. It’s now away being serviced etc by a Rolex specialist.
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I’ll be seeing the new year in with this wonderful Autavia 2446C with it’s naturally aged ghosted bezel and aged dial
Have a good one and here’s to a healthy and happy 2023
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What a lovely thing Tom- enjoy!
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Thanks to Bootsy who organised the service of my Porsche Design Military Watch, which also included changing the days to Montag etc
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A pleasure - it's a stunning example. One of the best I've seen.
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Someone was asking about straps. I just bgt this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233670432236 ... edia=EMAIL
Will let you know what the quality is like
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233670432236 ... edia=EMAIL
Will let you know what the quality is like
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I'm not sure it's real leather but looks good
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I've recently acquired a watch that I don't know much about.
I like it very much and I wear it almost daily, but I don't know much about it. It clearly has a Porsche link.
Who can tell me more about this watch?
https://m.facebook.com/groups/porschefr ... 077440776/
I like it very much and I wear it almost daily, but I don't know much about it. It clearly has a Porsche link.
Who can tell me more about this watch?
https://m.facebook.com/groups/porschefr ... 077440776/
It's better to burn out, than to fade away
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Link just goes to a private group so can’t see the watch
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Hi All
Just a quick question, would anyone here be able to make a rough guess at the value of a TAG Monaco (Auto) from the mid noughties?
It's boxed with papers, in great condition, was fully serviced in August last year (bill available) and a new blue Alligator strap was fitted at that time.
Asking for a friend, any info greatly received...
I can post pics if that helps but for now I'm only after a rough idea what he should be asking for it.
All the best
Ian F.
Just a quick question, would anyone here be able to make a rough guess at the value of a TAG Monaco (Auto) from the mid noughties?
It's boxed with papers, in great condition, was fully serviced in August last year (bill available) and a new blue Alligator strap was fitted at that time.
Asking for a friend, any info greatly received...
I can post pics if that helps but for now I'm only after a rough idea what he should be asking for it.
All the best
Ian F.
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72 2.4 T in Sepia (Charlie)
60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s Alfas
Caterhams (one fast & one very Fast!)
and a few old Lotus.
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Blue and white dials?
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Black Betty wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:57 pm I've recently acquired a watch that I don't know much about.
I like it very much and I wear it almost daily, but I don't know much about it. It clearly has a Porsche link.
Who can tell me more about this watch?
https://m.facebook.com/groups/porschefr ... 077440776/
It's better to burn out, than to fade away
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I can tell you it had a Valjoux 7750 auto
Movement
Around the late 70s and into the 80s you’ll find many similar watches in these sort of cases with various dials
Similar to Heuer Montreals / Pasadena’s and many other brands
Sure with a bit of reading I can find more about the dial and where it would have originated from
Nice watch!
Movement
Around the late 70s and into the 80s you’ll find many similar watches in these sort of cases with various dials
Similar to Heuer Montreals / Pasadena’s and many other brands
Sure with a bit of reading I can find more about the dial and where it would have originated from
Nice watch!
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@Bootsy:
It looks like the central (chronograph) second hand originally was orange. The (possibly faded) orange has been painted white later.
Can that hand be repainted orange again, or is that not advisable?
It looks like the central (chronograph) second hand originally was orange. The (possibly faded) orange has been painted white later.
Can that hand be repainted orange again, or is that not advisable?
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Yes can be - good guy in the UK who can do it
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