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Old 13 April 2016, 09:43 AM   #1
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Icon10 Incoming DD40 :)

Thanks to those of you who offered your feedback during my pre-purchase haze

Silver stripe definitely caught my attention by comparison to the alternatives.. Green was a close contender but deconstructed Roman numerals with no lume!?
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Old 13 April 2016, 09:46 AM   #2
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Awesome, congrats!
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Old 13 April 2016, 09:48 AM   #3
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Ooh nice! Love that dial. Congrats Chris.
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Old 13 April 2016, 09:49 AM   #4
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Nice, huge congrats!
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Old 13 April 2016, 09:49 AM   #5
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Super crisp! Enjoy.
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:02 AM   #6
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:05 AM   #7
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Absolutely gorgeous. I am so jealous! Enjoy.
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:13 AM   #8
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Very nice, congs!
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:14 AM   #9
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Nicely done!
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:15 AM   #10
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Congrats! Great lume shot! Silver stripes are striking!

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Old 13 April 2016, 10:16 AM   #11
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Fantastic and congrats. Love the lume.
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:28 AM   #12
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That my friend, is a gorgeous watch! Wear it in good health.
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:28 AM   #13
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:32 AM   #14
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Gorgeous! Huge congrats!
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:34 AM   #16
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:35 AM   #17
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That is without a doubt one of the most beautiful watches that I've ever seen! Congratulations.
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:37 AM   #18
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Old 13 April 2016, 10:52 AM   #20
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Congratulations, beautiful choice!
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Old 13 April 2016, 11:54 AM   #21
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Old 13 April 2016, 12:12 PM   #22
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Congrats! That's my favorite combo of the DD40s.
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Old 13 April 2016, 12:14 PM   #23
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Wow, an absolute stunner. Congratulations.
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Old 13 April 2016, 12:46 PM   #24
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Old 13 April 2016, 12:48 PM   #25
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Old 13 April 2016, 12:49 PM   #26
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Old 13 April 2016, 01:01 PM   #27
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congrats! nice choice.
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Old 13 April 2016, 01:50 PM   #28
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Wow, I really like that!
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Old 13 April 2016, 03:28 PM   #29
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Beyond beautiful! Big congrats. So nice.
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Old 13 April 2016, 03:33 PM   #30
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sweeeet :D enjoy!
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