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29 June 2012, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: 16600
Posts: 728
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Incoming!! Incoming!!
First off, a HUGE thank you to Michael Cannon (motomc1). Anyone who has ever dealt with him knows he is an extremely knowlegable seller, the straightest of shooters, an honest man, and an incredibly nice guy. He is the absolute tops, and I HIGHLY recommend him.
About 4 weeks ago, I bought my grail from him - a 1665 SEA-DWELLER.  It is an early 8 million serial number, so one of the last batches of Great Whites produced by Rolex. And, the tritium dial and hands are absolutely crisp and white white. So, they will patina on my wrist! Though I bought it 4 weeks ago, it hasn't been on my wrist yet  Michael told me it was good to go (which it was) when I bought it, but I always like to send it to my watchmaker (Tom Doan of D's Time in San Diego - another top notch guy  ) for an overhaul. The overhaul took a little longer than expected b/c Tom was backed up and had to work my watch in! But after a regular service, the watch is now running great and w/in COSC.But, then yet another hold up  - My father lives in San Diego, and he wanted to stop by and see the watch!  I can't say no to that, so I told Tom to hold off on sending it until my father could stop by and check it out. He just checked it out and in his words: "WOW! Great watch! I'm jealous!"  And that is saying a lot, as he is the proud owner of a Red Sub that never leaves his wrist!So, after 4 weeks, the watch will be in the mail tomorrow morning and on its way to me. Again, a HUGE HUGE thanks to Michael Cannon! The watch was better than described and he has been extremely helpful and communicative for the past 5 weeks. He's THE MAN! And a shout out to Tom Doan! Another top notch guy, knowledgable watch maker, and great friend! Here's the only pic I have, but rest assured, you will be getting plenty of wrist shots in the coming days! V/R Mike
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29 June 2012, 11:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Pete
Location: Arizona
Watch: ing Duke bball
Posts: 1,488
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Lol.....I thought you were on another buying rampage. But since it's just that old SD from last month.............j/k..........looks great Mike! Wear it in good health!
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29 June 2012, 11:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Real Name: Brian
Location: NYC and San Fran
Watch: 5960p+6262
Posts: 1,000
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Oh man, that's a beauty. Big congrats!!!
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29 June 2012, 11:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Mike G
Location: Ohio
Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP
Posts: 3,075
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Super Nice Watch! Looking forward to wrist shots
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29 June 2012, 11:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Piedmont, CA
Watch: various vintage
Posts: 2,272
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Nice! I bought one of my Triple 6s from Michael. Solid guy!
Enjoy the 1665.......
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1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M |
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29 June 2012, 12:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Jason
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers
Posts: 7,973
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Very nice mike. Congrats. I am jealous.
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29 June 2012, 12:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 2,615
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Mike congrats on a great Great White.
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29 June 2012, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Sam
Location: Gotham City
Watch: Wall Street
Posts: 9,954
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Very crisp! Very nice!
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29 June 2012, 08:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: 16600
Posts: 728
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Gents:
Thanks for all the nice replies. Can't wait to get this one on my wrist! I will be sure to snap some photos and wrist shots and post them here. V/R Mike
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29 June 2012, 08:29 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
Posts: 35,256
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what a beauty.
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29 June 2012, 08:34 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,991
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Very nice--congrats Mike!
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29 June 2012, 09:07 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Madrid
Posts: 55
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It's amazing, I want one for me ;o)
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