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25 years ago no one wanted these watches
It's funny how the demand for watches changes over the years.
I remember 25 years ago when I was looking for these watches a Seal Team BUD/s Billy S.
was writing stories about Vietnam reunions that he was attending. He took a lot of photographs
of Tudor Subs mainly 7928 and Rolex 5513 with an occasional Rolex 1675. There were
also a lot of Benrus Type 1 and Glycine Airman, and of course, the ever so present Seiko 6105-8000.
It's too bad the availability of new Olongapo bands have kind of ruined the collectability
of vintage Subic Bay produced Olongapo bands and military watches. I think without photographic
evidence, most of these available watches are really hard to tell if they are Vietnam era watches
or not.
Some old guys showing off Vietnam Tudors
It's been a while, I had almost forgotten about this watch laying about. This one came out of the San Diego Naval base. Ken Jacobs had it and he sold it to me back in 2007. About 25 years ago when the watch was only worth $1500. I paid his crazy price aft...
I love a great story to accompany a watch. The Tudor is a true workhorse.
No military heritage with this one just old time cool. ...
I had a similar 7928
I had another military Tudor, it was a 7928 similar to yours. Probably made after your great looking watch. I sold it thinking I was going to buy something more interesting, I had no idea how expensive these watches had gotten. Big regret, but we live and...
Oh wow, yours?
These are in my opinion the ultimate Vietnam Era military diver watches. Pretty impressive, are these yours? Too bad the current Blancpain have nothing to do with the Rayville watches.
There's at least one very special dial among all the watches shown!
Thanks for sharing your post!
Fascinating.
Great watch, even better story (see the link provided in the post if you haven’t already done so).
25 years ago no one wanted these watches
It's funny how the demand for watches changes over the years. I remember 25 years ago when I was looking for these watches a Seal Team BUD/s Billy S. was writing stories about Vietnam reunions that he was attending. He took a lot of photographs of Tudor S...
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What's the dot above the 6 o clock marker or is it a reflection? Stunning watch and story!
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So there are 2 watches? I need to re-read the topic then. I thought I was dreaming.
