I have a local magazine dated June 1976, there is an ad for a Rolex Sub mariner watch for the princely sum of $490 in stainless steel, and $3,825 in 18k gold.
The Stainless one lists for $6,000 today.
Times have changed....... *sigh*
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1971 Paramount P-13 Chrome
1973 Paramount P-15 Opaque Blue
1974 Raleigh Professional Blue Mink
1991 Waterford Paramount
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Holland Titanium Ultegra Triple Group