Kniazukay
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Although on the thicker side, I feel it fits comfortably
Jul 14, 2022,17:09 PM
Maybe it has something to do w the lug taper being slightly longer than subs of the same era. Either way, it’s a great piece and I see the pip showing some age 👌🏽
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That First Watch
By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-12:03
Inspired by LFPTK’s post a few days ago I had to go a dig out mine. The first real watch I bought myself. Coincidentally the same as his. The more interesting/amusing story is that the AD I bought it from put me on their Daytona list shortly after. I foll...
:)
By: amanico : July 14th, 2022-12:36
I agree. And this was a long time ago.
By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-14:10
I think the SD was even more rarely seen then. I definitely didn’t recall seeing many, any, around in several years after buying this.
Exactly.
By: LarsG : July 14th, 2022-15:16
Ahhhhh
By: myles721 : July 14th, 2022-12:15
The no cyclops SD …Perfecto!!!
Yes. The no cyclops was the key.
By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-14:12
At that time I didn’t like the Sub Date or GMT because of the cyclops. I thought this was much cleaner. But of course, as a relatively new watch buyer I did need a date ! 😂
What year did you get your SD..
By: Echi : July 14th, 2022-14:50
Excellent first real watch btw. Mine was an Omega Aqua Terra back in 2003. 41mm. Silver dial. Great watch but wore like a plate on my wrist with that thin bezel. It was a Gollum-esque purchase and didn’t know anything back then. I was seduced by the brown...
Mid-90’s
By: Jay (Eire) : July 14th, 2022-22:56
Indeed
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : July 15th, 2022-18:02
It’s somewhat banged up if you look closely.
By: Jay (Eire) : July 15th, 2022-12:33
I have a small chip on the crystal (for more than 20 years) and the insert has some scratches. But the case is fairly clean. Re the hands, they should be. The watch was never serviced !
👍👍👍
By: Lfptk : July 15th, 2022-15:03