For me there will only ever be one blue submariner.

Aug 31, 2020,05:48 AM
 

The one and only 16808 transitional model traverses across from vintage to modern perfectly keeping the nipple dial and introducing the sapphire crystal. A beach watch that always makes me smile and warm inside.
Happy Bank holiday to all here in UK and happy Monday to everyone else.
M.













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I know crazy hey ?

 
 By: Miles_151 : August 31st, 2020-10:32
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indeed,perfect [nt]

 
 By: Passionata_george : August 31st, 2020-06:13

Thank you Amigo.

 
 By: Miles_151 : August 31st, 2020-10:33
You always say the nicest things. M.

I know what you mean about yellow metal

 
 By: Miles_151 : August 31st, 2020-10:37
And this particular colour dial and bezel just works so perfectly IMO. Bling is so much harder to wear these days but 20 years ago it wasnโ€™t such a problem. I love this watch and for me is shouts summer holidays beers and parties. M.

No doubts a born good looker

 
 By: PoyFR : August 31st, 2020-08:03
Hard to believe the dealer kept it unsold for 10 years specially in the UK (or US) Nonetheless yours forever with a smile. Happy Holidays.

It was in the UK. I spoke to the AD after buying the watch.

 
 By: Miles_151 : August 31st, 2020-10:43
And they remembered the watch well. It now has duplicate paper works because it was in stock so long that they lost the papers for it. Incredible to think. Wouldnโ€™t happen these days. This makes it even more special for me and it sits holding its head up ... 

I had my lots too!

 
 By: PoyFR : August 31st, 2020-11:44
Back in the 80's tilled 90's some ADs were not rigorous about matching sets, and of course they did not anticipate the later phenomenon and obsession of the Rolex full set. To good guys always pay for the few bad guys... In the mid 90's it was difficult b... 

WARNING...

 
 By: gmark2800 : August 31st, 2020-08:54
Is there a problem with the spring bar/pin on the lower right lug.

Well spotted eagle eye ๐Ÿ˜‰

 
 By: Miles_151 : August 31st, 2020-10:46
Yes there is a problem with it so needs attention. No swimming in the Med until sorted. Thank you for heads up M.

Nice nips : ) [nt]

 
 By: mdg : August 31st, 2020-09:05

In the mid 70s and up to the 90s this one was the it watch. In. The wr was no fluke and because it was sporty.

 
 By: geross : August 31st, 2020-14:05
And a luxury because of the yellow gold. Definitely a statement watch. Glad you are enjoying it. This icon of a Submariner. ๐Ÿ˜Ž ๐Ÿ‘ Cheers. ๐Ÿป Geross.

Thank you.

 
 By: Miles_151 : August 31st, 2020-14:11
IT watch maybe ....... Very cool colour combination ? Defiantly. M.