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got into a slide at about 120 mph

and it takes a certain level of collector-madness to start parsing out those details

this is a killer piece Yachting timer from a great (however unsung) brand this is the perfect option for the collector who wants a chronograph that's different from the the run-of-the-mill

Nautical Chronographs inhabit a strange space on the vintage timepiece spectrum

This was in part due to Zenith’s relationship with èbauche manufacturers like Martel

Rolex Submariner Date Transitional bfcm24 got into a slide atWhy We Love It In the early 1980s, Rolex improved upon the original Submariner Date model, releasing the Reference 16800. Improvements over the original 1680 model included a sub a uni directional ratcheting click bezel, a sapphire crystal with a lower profile and a quick set date function. It was also given an increased depth rated to 300m, up from the 200m depth rating of the 1680. A high beat movement was also added, offering additional accuracy.