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Old 18 April 2012, 01:21 AM   #1
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I want to become an Explorer

What can I say.... 2012 has been a slow year for me, horologically speaking or, at the very least, in terms of adding a member to the family. This was the case until a few weeks back when I caught a virus. A strong one. This virus, as we all know, is incurable. At least for me it isn't.....for now. :D

Anyway, fast forward, it was a toss between three (3) very different pieces. At the end of the day, I found myself choosing which made/gave a bigger smile on my face ;) Actually, all three (3) did but I just had to decide which other two (2) would have to wait .... for now :D

Here is the unboxing:




One more box inside:




Still in a plastic bubble wrap courier bag:




Here's what was inside the courier bubble wrap:



Don't ask me but I also couldn't believe that the box fitted inside the medium box and then placed inside the bigger box. :o

Lets open the white cover:






Let us look at what's really inside:





Some close-ups:




Finally, the customary wrist shot:



Thanks for looking ;)
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Old 18 April 2012, 11:07 AM   #2
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Great choice !

Explorer is a classic. Now you're able to climb Everest my friend

Enjoy it in good heath !

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Old 19 April 2012, 12:36 AM   #3
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Great choice !

Explorer is a classic. Now you're able to climb Everest my friend

Enjoy it in good heath !

Rodrigo
Thanks Rodrigo
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Old 19 April 2012, 01:01 AM   #4
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Congrats! I think it's time for a collection shot now!
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Old 19 April 2012, 03:41 AM   #5
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Congrats.............nice Explorer!

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Old 19 April 2012, 03:43 AM   #6
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Old 19 April 2012, 05:06 AM   #7
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Gorgeous and congrats!
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Old 19 April 2012, 05:30 AM   #8
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That's a beautiful watch! Congratulations mate!
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Old 19 April 2012, 05:34 AM   #9
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loving it ,,, good health to wear it.
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Old 19 April 2012, 05:42 AM   #10
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Excellent choice, kabayan. Now you're officially a spelunker(caveman).
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Old 19 April 2012, 05:54 AM   #11
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Old 19 April 2012, 08:18 AM   #12
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A classic congrats.
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Old 19 April 2012, 08:26 AM   #13
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Congrats! Now go ahead and explore.
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Old 19 April 2012, 08:30 AM   #14
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Old 19 April 2012, 09:36 AM   #15
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Old 19 April 2012, 05:40 PM   #16
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Old 19 April 2012, 10:57 PM   #17
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Thanks guys. It hasn't left my wrist:



Giving it its deserved wrist time before I send it to RSC this Tuesday for registration.
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