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| Author: | Eric_navi [ Tue Oct 13, 2015 11:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
I have been meaning to post some proper photos of this watch... a Navitimer from 1955. Among the first Venus 178 Navitimers, with a serial of 8682xx... does anyone know approximately what serial number indicated the "switchover" from Valjoux 72 cases to Venus 178? I hope you enjoy the photos....... Eric      
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
superb, Eric ! will check my "early" 178 to compare serial nos. |
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| Author: | 56scooter [ Wed Oct 14, 2015 3:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
Beautiful watch! I am very jealous!! |
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| Author: | John90 [ Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
Wow, beauty Sent from my SM-G901F using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | rick [ Wed Oct 14, 2015 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
Well Done ERIK! 
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| Author: | saabreit [ Wed Oct 14, 2015 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
Nice pair of all black Navis, congrats! |
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| Author: | cal_11 [ Fri Oct 16, 2015 7:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
Very nice pair, Eric! But why the small bracelets?  Gesendet von meinem LG-H815 mit Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Eric_navi [ Fri Oct 16, 2015 7:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
cal_11 wrote: Very nice pair, Eric! But why the small bracelets? Gesendet von meinem LG-H815 mit Tapatalk Haha, very good question. I noticed the vintage JB Champion Mesh were always a little narrower than the lugs, and found it gave the watch a certain look which I liked... The narrower bracelet maintains the vintage vibe while on the wrist, and emphasizes the dial. It's a wonder to me that more modern bracelet manufacturers don't make a tapered bracelet which is narrower than the lugs ... And, perhaps most importantly... I didn't have any straps that seemed to match right, but I'm working on that  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | cal_11 [ Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
If you like it, it's right! I'm asking, because JB had also a 22mm Version... |
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| Author: | Eric_navi [ Fri Oct 16, 2015 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: early venus 178 AOPA Navitimer 806 |
cal_11 wrote: If you like it, it's right! I'm asking, because JB had also a 22mm Version... if you have one you'd like to send me, I'll gladly try it out!
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