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11 January 2009, 08:57 AM
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Thanks for sharing that picture with us Mike. Amazing collection. How long has it taken you to get to this point?
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11 January 2009, 09:01 AM
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11 January 2009, 09:12 AM
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simply breathtaking mike...
thanks for sharing them with us...
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11 January 2009, 09:18 AM
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[QUOTE=mike;937934]LOL! About 42 years. I'm the original owner of some of the vintage pieces.
[/QUOTEThat makes your collection even more enviable. The fact that you have been the sole caretaker of some of them really adds an intrinisic value to them.
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11 January 2009, 09:21 AM
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looks like the window of an AD - how do you keep track of all them?
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11 January 2009, 09:35 AM
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Looking good Mike. I like that you have started to add some, ahem, diversity to your collection!
BIG BIG BIG THUMBS UP. 
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11 January 2009, 11:04 AM
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Amazing stuff Mike. Good for you, keep the collection and your obvious enthusiasm going - it's a treat for us all to see
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11 January 2009, 11:06 AM
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PS- where are the Explorer(s) !?
........ Call it a collection...  
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11 January 2009, 11:07 AM
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Mike, your collection is perverted.
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11 January 2009, 11:53 AM
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Just great,I mean really wonderful.  Many congratulations , Regards Mike. |
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11 January 2009, 12:08 PM
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Schweeeet, Mike!!!!! :-)
Could you tell us how it all began... and what model was your first?? It will be very interesting to hear what sparked such a love affair?!?!?! :-0) |
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11 January 2009, 12:45 PM
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I saved my monthly allowance and finally had enough to buy one ($245 dollars back then--quite a bit to a cadet). There used to be an AD across the street from where I went to college, and one day I saw it in the window and the rest was history. That watch went in the service with me and the start of my police career when I got out. I didn't even know how to spell collector back then. I just loved the watch. Others were added as the desire struck and I could afford them.As I learned more about the brand I began to appreciate the history and the unique place these watches hold. There are certainly some great watches out there steeped in history, but for me Rolex (especially the divres and fliers) have always held that special something. I've just been very blessed and lucky to have used then at a time when they really were a "part of your equiment". May I also add a very heart felt thank you to all. Sharing is half the fun and you guys make it so special.
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11 January 2009, 01:53 PM
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excuse me....need to change my pants.
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11 January 2009, 01:56 PM
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Great collection Mike
An may you collect for another 42 Years
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11 January 2009, 07:32 PM
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Love those GMTs
 
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11 January 2009, 07:52 PM
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Man..................... I do not need to see any more shots of your collection !!!!!!! I'm turning green !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing collection !!! Do you have any exact duplicates Mike??
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11 January 2009, 08:24 PM
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That is one h%ll of a collection ! Wow !
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11 January 2009, 08:41 PM
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Nice collection
love the red sub!
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11 January 2009, 08:47 PM
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You're My Trully Master, Mike!!!
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11 January 2009, 08:56 PM
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Fantastic Mike
Thanks for posting the picture
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11 January 2009, 10:08 PM
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You're a great custodian mike
I'll come and pick up those babies next time I'm in town Good health to you pal
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11 January 2009, 11:21 PM
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Great!!! Always love to look at your 'family'!
Can I ask what you mean by "white" 1675? |
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11 January 2009, 11:22 PM
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11 January 2009, 11:32 PM
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Truely one of the best collections of desirable Rolex watches that are in superb condition and they just happened to be owned by one of the nicest (and very knowledgeable) fellows that your ever likely to meet.
Trying to work out what's come and gone Mike but I cannot nail it down - IIRC you had 20, now there's 19? 42 years? - there's hope for us others yet! Whatever - an enviable group to say the least.............now when am I getting that gilt 1675??  
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11 January 2009, 11:49 PM
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One of the 1680s went to new home as did the 14060M COSC. The DS took their place.I also had a gloss 16750 that found a new place to live, but the Milgauss GV stepped up.
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12 January 2009, 12:22 AM
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a truly fantastic collection mike many congrats and the pictures you post are superb.
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12 January 2009, 12:31 AM
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Holy Moly Guacamole!!!!
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12 January 2009, 01:15 AM
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I am sure it is a very good and rewarding habbit collecting these beauties Mike!!!! Some gamble, some spend unwisely on all sorts of things...you have been collecting all these bauties...i want to be like you when i grow older my friend!!! Once again congratulations on this massive and beautiful collection!!!
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12 January 2009, 01:22 AM
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Wow!! twenty one what a collection, congratulations!!
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