Miles_151
3040
Thank you.
Jan 14, 2023,17:54 PM
So much more interesting and fun owning a second hand watch which has stories and history than a new one.
M.
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SAS GMT. So hard to find watches like these today.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-14:42
This lovely 100% original full set 1675 was purchased from the original owners widow a long time ago. It was so exciting to find out that her Husband had been a soldier in the British forces. With his name engraved on the case back it soon became apparent...
Forgot to mention.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-14:50
Obviously looking for more provenience as we collectors do and with the secrecy that surrounds the Regiment I actually managed to get through to an office by phone in Hereford to try and verify that this man had been in the SAS I spoke to a lady and expla...
Very cool.
By: NautNut : January 14th, 2023-14:53
Congrats on this acquisition. Enjoy in the best of health.
Superb 1675!!!
By: Mike H : January 14th, 2023-17:17
What’s not to love here ? Long E dial, superb condition, beautiful fuchsia insert, and a great history. Enjoy it a lot and wear it in the best of health !
Thank you Mike.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-17:32
I have another story for another time about a 5513. In fact have lots of stories from the last 35 years. M.
What a beauty
By: Aquaracer1 : January 14th, 2023-17:52
And a lovely story to go along with it! Enjoy!
Thank you.
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-17:54
So much more interesting and fun owning a second hand watch which has stories and history than a new one. M.
Ahhh what a shame. Yes sometimes you do have to be quick
By: Miles_151 : January 14th, 2023-18:34
And decisive. Also you have to take a risk every now and then. Having said that it was easier years ago not so safe now with all the fakes etc. out of interest was the EC 5070 a standard Dial on the G?? I’ve never understood why EC would sell any watches....
Yes, that was the reason for my hesitation;)
By: ZSHSZ : January 15th, 2023-10:57
Also the dealer couldn’t confirm its authenticity, however when I inquired here on the forum, a lurking member who is a close friend to EC and knows his collection, showed quite serious proof of authenticity, but by that time the watch was sold... As for ...
Yep!
By: amanico : January 15th, 2023-11:50
Too bad.
By: amanico : January 15th, 2023-13:03
Superb specimen!
By: Watcholic_id : January 15th, 2023-09:37
fantastic watch with an awesome story behind it! thanks for sharing the story, love it! cheers
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By: PalmSprings : January 16th, 2023-08:53
What a beauty.
🙏🏼🙏🏼
By: Miles_151 : January 16th, 2023-10:32
Thank you. M.