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Hey everyone,

I just wanted to introduce myself, I’m a dive enthusiast and consultant in the financial services space across Africa (outside of SA). I have a small collection of 13 watches 6 Vintage Omegas, a WW2 Enicar ATP that my grandfather was issues in 1940 I think, the 1947 Zenith he bought when he came to South Africa from the UK in 1947. A WW2 silvana D registered German issued watch, my fathers Tag Heuer CAC111D (used for diving), Seiko 5 BLACKOUT SRPD79K1 (used for salt water dives) and an old quartz Rotary from my late uncle.

love vintage, thanks for having me !

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That's a great collection Nick. We have similar tastes. You are the first I've encountered to inherit an ATP from a relative. Brilliant!

...did gramps nick the Silvana off a dead German?

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The Silvana was a purchase lol but had to get it to fill in from my obsession with WW2 that start from my grandfather. Sgt J Robertson (mother’s side). Interesting gent. Attached his records, a photo scan of him, his brother and father (father was in WW1 & WW2) there are records that I’ve attached relating to his pow escape.

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Thanks Nucejoe much appreciated sir, trying to get a collection for my daughter to take over once I peg it. 
 

all serviced between 2019 an 2024 (ATP gets collected from its service on Wednesday).

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