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Documentation from the source...
Dec 13, 2012,08:22 AM
What more can you ask for.
Great find and great watch with full provenance.
Looking hear ti final part.
Best
Bill
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Tudor Marine Nationale: A Time Capsule
By: DrStrong : December 13th, 2012-05:27
The Tudor Submariner was used by the French Navy - especially by the Groupe de Plongeurs Démineurs founded in 1955 - from the late 1950's to the quartz age. Most probably, this watch was chosen of course because of its quality, but also because of its cos...
DAMN! Duper find, Doctor. But
By: amanico : December 13th, 2012-05:43
You didn't tell us how the story ended? You took it back home? Never saw such a complete set, either. Impressive. Thanks for the great post! Nicolas
The documents make me feel like...
By: jporos : December 13th, 2012-07:18
I have been on the missions with the watch. A wonderful historical find, Dr. Strong. And a beautiful watch as well.
fantastic !!!
By: marcello pisani : December 13th, 2012-07:43
Tudors are certainly not my favourite cup of tea ....... but this is simply incredible .. really never seen a milwatch with such a " corredo " and a fully documented story behind.... hope you bought it .. I would like to see it during one of the next meet...
Documentation from the source...
By: Bill : December 13th, 2012-08:22
What more can you ask for. Great find and great watch with full provenance. Looking hear ti final part. Best Bill
I can't believe my eyes!!!
By: Guillaume Seventies : December 13th, 2012-09:18
Much material for a watch of the French Navy is really impressive. Our friend M was really lucky, and not only for that piece!!! We should be able to keep track of him :-) Guillaume
That is SOME discovery....
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 13th, 2012-12:09
lots of charm with these "blues" and fantastic to find such a lot of history and provenance. Nice one Jeff
Amazing and super cool finding Dr. Strong!...
By: Subexplorer : December 14th, 2012-04:54
... and with all that complement stuff, and including the fantastic wooden case it came with, it makes for a one of a kind timepiece! What a nice addition to your collection!! Thanks for sharing wiht us this great presentation here! Best cordial regards, ...
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By: marcello pisani : December 14th, 2012-09:41
what a pity !!
Have to say, Tony....
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 15th, 2012-01:57
i always felt that one of these would end up with you at some point
OK Jeff, that's about as good as it gets.......
By: Ross Povey : December 15th, 2012-03:25
and I've seen more than a few of these!! Maybe I could convince you to let me post this on the site?? ;-) What a treat to see such a fantastic example. Truly unique and as for the box......wow! Always a pleasure to read your posts! Cheers, Ross :)
Amazing Jeff, I CANNOT wait!!......
By: Ross Povey : December 16th, 2012-00:45
The box is a big discovery. Do you think it was issued in this or the owner made it or had it made?? Ross :)
Truly amazing!
By: Mike H : December 16th, 2012-09:01
This is more than the Holy Grail, this is certainly a unique set. A wonderful post to read in detail. Nobody on earth will ever be able to call his MN "full set" after this one! Thank you for sharing Jeff. Best, Mike