amanico
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A nice 6538 Big Crown.
This story will end in a bad way...
Each time I see a big crown Submariner, I have the same bad thoughts... I am more and more convinced that I need to get one.
While the 5508 plays another card, the discrete elegance, the 6538 is more on the " bad boy " register.
Thicker, the case has more presence, mainly once on the wrist.
And the big crown, bestial, brutal, makes the difference, as well as the domed plexy ( which is very problematic to take in picture, by the way ).
This one has a nice service dial.
Did you also notice that this Submariner still has its beveled lugs?
A superb example, indeed.
Thanks to its owner to let me play with it, and to suffer, too!
Best,
Nicolas
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A nice 6538 Big Crown.
This story will end in a bad way... Each time I see a big crown Submariner, I have the same bad thoughts... I am more and more convinced that I need to get one. While the 5508 plays another card, the discrete elegance, the 6538 is more on the " bad boy " ...
There is so much ...
... suffering in this world Nicolas. And you're one of the true victims ... . Hope you get better very soon mon ami ... or not ? ... This is a very nice big crown, the more you look at it compared to the case the bigger it seems to get, a real bad boy ind...
The parameters are highly complex, Hans.
To take the right decision... A Swiss Dial is almost unaffordable, a service dial has to be beautiful to get some interest. This one may be the right compromise, unless I found something very exciting as an alternative... To be followed. Best, Nicolas
This would for me...
...be a very nice alternative for me. I will watch out for your next move Best Hans
The end is near...!
.....at least this years end. I cross my fingers for your success Best my friend Hans
Let me make the pain worse for you....
I sold one in 1996 for................................................... wait for it ready? sure you can handle the pain??? £900
Damn, it is even worst for you than for me. :)))
Really painful! Best, Imran. Nicolas
Nico, i really love your photograph skill...
... your photograph can capture the solid and cool factors of vintage watches that i love to see. too many nice watches out there, this big crown is also the one i like to get...LOL stefan
You can see the soul of these watches, you can feel it, indeed.
Modern watches have their own charm, I will not be the one who will criticize them. But these Vintage have something strong and very special I'd call Soul. Not only Rolex watches, but all the watches, for sure. As for the big crown, Stefan, it is a powerf...
Excellent, love the thicker case and much bigger crown which make..
..me think of my own Sub if it is "bad boy" enough..
Thanks Nico ...
For these superbs pics my friend A few minutes ago outdoor ... Best Patrice...
Lucky guy!
Thanks for showing me this beauty, Pat. Hope to be able to put a piece in front of yours, soon! Best, Nicolas.
