So, I managed to win a prize in Steve's (AVO's) "Where in the world" competition on the Off Topic board.
Today, it arrived. Still can't believe the generosity of Steve in running the competition and giving his own belongings as prizes. Top man AVO!
Anyway, here it is. I'm very pleased with it, and it'll join my Grandfather's 1957 Majex in the vintage corner of my small collection.
Once again, big thanks to Steve.
A (Very) Generous Gift
A (Very) Generous Gift
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Handwound: 2 • Automatic: 15 • Quartz: 6
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Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
Looks good, Colin! I'm pleased you like it. I'm much happier to see nice watches being worn than stuck in a box, and I have rather a lot of vintage dress watches!
Steve
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Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
And it sounds like it's gone to a good home with an appreciative new owner. Nice one!teestech wrote: it'll join my Grandfather's 1957 Majex in the vintage corner of my small collection.
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Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away.
Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away.
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Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
well what a lovely vintage watch looks great on its nice to see someone else who really appreciates vintage watches .
and what a prize congratulations on your win
and what a prize congratulations on your win
Bernie
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Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
Great gesture by Steve
Lovely watch
I like the nice gentle patina on the dial..... adds character
Regards
RichT
Lovely watch
I like the nice gentle patina on the dial..... adds character
Regards
RichT
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Japanese Quartz/Autos etc ...
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Japanese Quartz/Autos etc ...
Open the pod doors Hal !! :lol:
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Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
Well done indeed.
Good looking watch and an amazingly good gesture from AVO.
Good looking watch and an amazingly good gesture from AVO.
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Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
Congratulations to both of you, this forum is a good place to be part of.
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Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
Congrats on winning the competition Teestech.
Steve is a good man.
Steve is a good man.
Graham
Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
Thanks everyone (especially Steve). I will indeed appreciate the watch as part of my small collection. In fact, I wore it for the whole day today as I was so pleased to receive it.
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Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
Very nice job teestech and Steve!
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C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
Re: A (Very) Generous Gift
Steve, you're a gentleman. I congratulate both of you
Luiz
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