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Old 10 April 2014, 03:15 AM   #571
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That's quite true. I suppose as we age, simple is always better. And these simple pieces stand the test of time. A Pepsi dial on a Rolex Explorer would be a cool thing to have. IMO, it will be even more cool for an expedition tool watch when Rolex figure out how to put a compass complication into a watch.
Agree on the first point, but a compass would be wrong. When you are using a compass you need it out in front of you; so you can accurate. On the wrist it would not be practical. Especially in cold temperature- you would gave gloves on...

The picture is of a compass set up on a greenland expedition...

You can actually use the hands, and the 24 hour hand to find north anyway!
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Old 10 April 2014, 03:30 AM   #572
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Fuchs Foundation 2014 Expedition.

The watch.

The destination.
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Old 10 April 2014, 04:10 AM   #573
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Old 10 April 2014, 04:23 AM   #574
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New thread started;

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Old 10 April 2014, 05:51 AM   #575
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Well if nothing else, this thread has fueled my desire for an Exp II. We'll see.
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Old 10 April 2014, 06:04 AM   #576
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Well if nothing else, this thread has fueled my desire for an Exp II. We'll see.
It is the best one...
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Old 10 April 2014, 06:59 PM   #577
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That's quite true. I suppose as we age, simple is always better. And these simple pieces stand the test of time. A Pepsi dial on a Rolex Explorer would be a cool thing to have. IMO, it will be even more cool for an expedition tool watch when Rolex figure out how to put a compass complication into a watch.
Hi Pefer not to think of ageing- just a lessening of strength!

Tennyson said it best:

"we are not now that strength that in days of old moved earth and heaven,
that which we are, we are,
one equal temper of heroic hearts;
made weak by time and fate; but strong in will;
To strive to seek to find;
and not to yeild.!
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Old 11 April 2014, 01:33 AM   #578
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Well I am a bit late to the party but what a thread!

Your collection is truly magnificent!
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Old 11 April 2014, 02:10 AM   #579
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It is the best one...
Something like this one...

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Old 11 April 2014, 03:03 AM   #580
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Well I am a bit late to the party but what a thread!

Your collection is truly magnificent!
Better late than never
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Old 11 April 2014, 03:04 AM   #581
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Something like this one...
Or this one..at Patriot Hills Antarctica.
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Old 11 April 2014, 04:06 AM   #582
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Actually the photo is the one coming in with a full set and 1 year warranty. It'll likely carry a nato very similar to yours. The bracelet may need some work so it might be going off shore to Michael Young.
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Old 11 April 2014, 04:19 AM   #583
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Actually the photo is the one coming in with a full set and 1 year warranty. It'll likely carry a nato very similar to yours. The bracelet may need some work so it might be going off shore to Michael Young.
Looks great. I prefer the ones with the bracelet pins exposed on the lugs. A lot easier to put different straps on. I would use the NATO for trips and then swap back when home. And just used a safety pin:)
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Old 11 April 2014, 07:39 AM   #584
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Hi Pefer not to think of ageing- just a lessening of strength!

Tennyson said it best:

"we are not now that strength that in days of old moved earth and heaven,
that which we are, we are,
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Great words!
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Old 11 April 2014, 09:14 AM   #585
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Great thread Steve. Please forgive me for doubting you earlier -- my radar was up! I'm amazed at the life you've led and the stories you've told. Best to you in future journeys!

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Old 12 April 2014, 12:03 PM   #586
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Looks great. I prefer the ones with the bracelet pins exposed on the lugs. A lot easier to put different straps on. I would use the NATO for trips and then swap back when home. And just used a safety pin:)
Unfortunately that one vanished and they refunded my money; seems I'll be getting an '02 instead.
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Old 14 April 2014, 01:14 AM   #587
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Unfortunately that one vanished and they refunded my money; seems I'll be getting an '02 instead.
Even better?
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Old 14 April 2014, 01:14 AM   #588
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Great thread Steve. Please forgive me for doubting you earlier -- my radar was up! I'm amazed at the life you've led and the stories you've told. Best to you in future journeys!

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Wow

Here in the Falklands (guess you might have passed thru here?) on a lazy Sunday afternoon watching a Bond movie on the tele and then read these 20 pages!!!!

Amazing thread!!!!!! Reading this with my Polar EXII on also!!!!!!!!!

Look forward to your next adventure on here!!!
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Wow

Here in the Falklands (guess you might have passed thru here?) on a lazy Sunday afternoon watching a Bond movie on the tele and then read these 20 pages!!!!

Amazing thread!!!!!! Reading this with my Polar EXII on also!!!!!!!!!

Look forward to your next adventure on here!!!
Never been there! Would love to! Spent the morning in a similar landscape though...
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Never been there! Would love to! Spent the morning in a similar landscape though...
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Ha def similar landscape!!!! Though your weather looks calmer lol
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Ha def similar landscape!!!! Though your weather looks calmer lol
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Hah..
So what is that device? Wind speed indicator? Dry bulb/wet bulb vane psychrometer?
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So what is that device? Wind speed indicator? Dry bulb/wet bulb vane psychrometer?
Kestrel wind and temperature gauge..
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Where is this, Steve?
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On Green Crag- Eskdale; Lake District..
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Kestrel wind and temperature gauge..
Thanks, I should have just googled it. Seems like it could be useful around a sailing environment. Nice.
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On Green Crag- Eskdale; Lake District..
I'm heading there in a couple of weeks, got my Duke of Ed Gold expedition!
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Thanks, I should have just googled it. Seems like it could be useful around a sailing environment. Nice.
Yes, they do several models..
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