Its a small world Emilo. Especially for the Fathomists!!..

Feb 13, 2012,01:03 AM
 

I was in the UK at the time, but now I'm working in France!!

Still loving the watch - it has the pride of place in my collection smile

cheers Tony

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A few additional pictures of the " Bronze " Milspec.

 
 By: amanico : February 11th, 2012-00:18
An intriguing " bronze " case, which is a tad larger than the " normal " Milspec, on which we'll come back in a more detailed way, but for the moment, here are some pictures of this marvellous Vintage Fifty Fathoms: It has been said that these big cases h...  

Well in any event it is a very nice case.

 
 By: grigo : February 11th, 2012-01:14
Can only add to the charm if this type of case was used by the US Navy, but won't really change my appreciation of this watch or its cousins. Best regards, George

It looks bigger than any other Milspec. Strange, and charming.

 
 By: amanico : February 11th, 2012-01:17
This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-02-11 01:17:34

Has a warm tone and charm to it...

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : February 11th, 2012-01:53
... so unlike the other FF's Looking forward to you research... Best Hans

A ton of warmth a charm, indeed. :)

 
 By: amanico : February 11th, 2012-02:01
Stil working on the topic... A passionate one, my friend. Best, Nicolas

A passionate one....

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : February 11th, 2012-04:36
.... I am little scared to start.... But a road to happiness? I will need to enter soon...... Best my friend Hans This message has been edited by hans_jorgen_1968 on 2012-02-11 04:39:00

They are hard to find, I mean the correct ones...

 
 By: amanico : February 11th, 2012-04:50
But once you started... You are done. Still looking for 3 or 4 of them, and then I will close this thema. This bronze case is one of them. You see? Al amost never ending story. Best, my friend, and good luck! Nicolas

Truly fantastic pictures! The dial is absolutely A1 perfect...

 
 By: DivingT : February 12th, 2012-07:25
I love it, and if there is some extra US Navy history, then that just adds to it's rarity! Cheers Tony

Aaah, I was almost waiting for you, Tony. :)

 
 By: amanico : February 12th, 2012-07:27
This is really something very interesting with these bronze Milspecs... You will soon see. Best, Nicolas

Spectacular! Matt [nt]

 
 By: MattS : February 12th, 2012-07:27
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Amazing watch, Nico!

 
 By: E.J. : February 12th, 2012-08:36
I´m falling in love with this superb and amazing dial. Great dreams are having now. I love these FF´s. Thanks for sharing, hermano!. I advise you Nico... I really need a FF treatment next time we meet, i love them! Best Emilio

No regrets, my friend? You had one of the nicest Civilian Milspec...

 
 By: amanico : February 12th, 2012-09:18
Which is now in another friend's hands... Promised, next time you come, I will give you some severe treatment. Un abrazo. Nicolas

I regret it every day...

 
 By: E.J. : February 12th, 2012-09:47
But the financial moments are really hard. I have several problems to keep any watch since some time ago. Mi unico consuelo es recordar cuantas grandes piezas he tenido, admirado, respetado y disfrutado. My Milspec in a friend´s hand???. I remember that t... 

Its a small world Emilo. Especially for the Fathomists!!..

 
 By: DivingT : February 13th, 2012-01:03
I was in the UK at the time, but now I'm working in France!! Still loving the watch - it has the pride of place in my collection cheers Tony