How do you like your Sub?
What is the kind of patina which drives you crazy on a Sub? Off white? Eggshell ( with some red accents... ) Or without any red accents Burnt Vanillia: Or... " Racing British Green " ? Diifficult choice, isn't it? Looking forward to hear your opinions... ...
They all have their own charm ...
From the subtle to the spectacular... Can't decide myself. Best, Nicolas
That can make anyone happy !!
definitely a perfect set of rare Submariner ! Cheers Jeff
Triple OUCH!
The Arab SD is just ...Killing me! What a beauty! Well, the 2 other are not bad, too! Best, Nicolas
I have a preference for colored things...
...so white indexes on black dials are not for me......
Warm Vanilla...
All patina have their own history... But...at this time...the SEA DWELLER is attract my attentions :o) Here is my n only one...tropical sub... Best Chung This message has been edited by kbc.2222 on 2010-08-05 06:19:28...
Deliciously burnt, Chung. :)
Are there soe brown accents on your 5513 dial? Best, Nicolas
What a great diversity, eparisini.
I guess that this is why we love so much our Vintage Rollies. The GMT is to die for! Best, my friend. Nicolas
I like it sweeeeeet as honey
Even the bee(s) cannot resist ! Love your collection Nic, but I think you're missing some GMTs? Best to you my dear friend....
Heeerm, well, Mr Gatsby....
All was in the title and about Subs... But if you want to speak about patined GMTs... I'm your man! Gorgeous Red Sub! Best, my good friend. Nicolas
Difficult...no impossible choice...
...good question..depends on the party and my mood... I like them all But on a normal day, the ones with vanilla to yellowish egglike patina...no offwhite...no... But great pictures my friend Cheers Hans
Well, I cheated a bit, because the " off white " hides something
And something very interesting... Best, Nicolas
....I am scared and bleeding..
Does the caseback show a famous inscription of a diving company..... Cheers Hans
My only vintage
And is white: This is a keeper because: a) I like the patina b) It seems all original (but the bracelet) c) The movement is unbelievable precise (0s/day) Cheers, Nilo...
You call this white?
I love it! Fantastic patina, great character, and more important ...This is YOUR watch! Nice, superb choice, my friend. Best, Nicolas
I think we'd all have had these new & pristine...
..if we had been old enough or had enough foresight to buy one (and kept it in the dark until now) in the day. But you know that never would have happened LOL. prefer the original patina on vintages (vs relume), though if Ii had an original that had been ...
How do I like your sub?
I like that Sea Dweller best.The aging of the patinas is very even and looks very vintage. Wear all in good health. Henry
Thanks, Henry.
I must admit that I love and find some charm to each of them. The " easy love " may indeed be the Triple 6, as its patina is spectacular. Best! Nicolas
I wanted tomsay white until i saw your creme brulée or crema catalana...
To stay local. Thanks for sharing those dreamwatches with a vintage ignorant like me, Nicolas
A Vintage Ignorant, Luc?
You learn fast for a Vintage Ignorant, my friend! Very Best, my friend. Nicolas
One thing is the academic knowledge which I gather from....
you, Nicolas and the fellow PuristS, the other thing is the experience when you own vintage pieces. If I believe that I have accumulated some experience with my Oldtimer cars by researching them, buying them, repairing them and racing them (and ruining th...