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12 May 2017, 02:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: TX
Watch: 116710LN
Posts: 67
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The Holy Grail has arrived...
I finally broke down and did it. This past Saturday I went into the AD and bought my first Rolex. I've been lusting after this watch for the better part of a decade, and I finally found the right time in my life to make it happen.
I'm the kind of guy who normally wears one watch for several years at a time and doesn't really rotate watches based on my mood or the day of the week. With this watch I wasn't only buying a wristwatch, I was conscientiously buying a family antique that will be passed down to the next generations, conscientiously buying an extension of myself that I will wear for the rest of my life, conscientiously buying an item to celebrate important life events which invariably add meaning to the watch, conscientiously buying it to celebrate achieving personal goals I set for myself, conscientiously buying a watch in order to make practical use of the very functions that it employs. When I wear this watch it tells a story of a lifelong love of watches, aviation, adventure and accomplishment. This watch is priceless to me, and I'll never get rid of it! There is nothing more valuable than time. Time with loved ones, time to one's self. Time dedicated to those less fortunate and in need. It's all we have, and and I'm reminded of it every time I look at my watch. Ok enough of the sentimental stuff... Now for the fun pics!!! Here she is in her natural habitat!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12 May 2017, 03:01 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Rod
Location: USA & UAE
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 766
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Perfect watch for a Pilot, congrats!
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12 May 2017, 03:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Real Name: Ken
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 25
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Looks as if it were made for you, congrsts mate!
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12 May 2017, 03:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Silicon Valley
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 4,182
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Congrats!
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12 May 2017, 03:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Real Name: Steve
Location: U.K.
Watch: 321, Snoopy 3
Posts: 4,504
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Very nice indeed. Congrats
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12 May 2017, 03:16 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
Posts: 9,070
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Congrats on the acquisition!
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12 May 2017, 03:18 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: OC
Posts: 1,466
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Gmt for a pilot = perfect! Enjoy...
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12 May 2017, 03:32 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Alex
Location: Texas
Watch: Out!!!
Posts: 2,352
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Congrats!!!! Best watch for you! I am a GMT Fan!!!!
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12 May 2017, 03:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Orange, CA
Posts: 240
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Beautiful and practical classic watch, the GMT II. Hope you get great enjoyment from yours.
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12 May 2017, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma
Posts: 2,011
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0NE-0NE-SIX-SEVEN-0NE-ZERO
CHARLIE-LIMA-NOVEMBER GOLF-MIKE-TANGO MIKE-ALFA-SIERRA-TANGO-ECHO-ROMEO-TWO Roger that Captain ! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk |
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12 May 2017, 03:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Real Name: Mike
Location: Cameron Park, CA
Watch: Polar Explorer II
Posts: 304
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Beautiful. Treasure it. I'm also a pilot, but don't fly the heavy iron. Looks great on you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 May 2017, 03:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Thomas
Location: Germany
Watch: yes of course
Posts: 1,889
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congrats to your first rolex - you'll never forget it
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current Rolex collection: to much...... 
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12 May 2017, 03:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Peter
Location: Australia.
Watch: ?????
Posts: 1,015
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Well done Chris, a great watch... enjoy... happy landings ...
cheers
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12 May 2017, 03:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: often in the air
Watch: ♕
Posts: 12,202
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Congratz!
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12 May 2017, 04:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 353
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Congrats. It looks great.
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12 May 2017, 04:33 PM
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2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 12,470
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Looking great, the BLNR is killing it.
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12 May 2017, 05:14 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Steven Demeter
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex YM2 Gold '08
Posts: 319
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I agree with your post, 1986 being only 8 years old a Saudi Prince came to my fathers home in Golden Beach Fla. and handed my father a present when he opened it there was a Submariner 16808 all gold transition piece and on the case back it was engraved with his dedication to my father from him. When I was 19 years my stepsister stole it and it was never seen again. I felt so bad about this and my dad only owned 3 watches with the 16808 being the one he wore everyday. The Stainless steel sub prob. 16610 he only wore once in a blue moon and the Rado back and gold not often but when his 16808 was in service he wore the Rado.
So keeping something for along time has great meaning and whoever gets it next should preserve it and respect It. I also wanted to say that it is the right way to only wear one all the time that is your main piece. I wear my YM2 116688 all gold everyday and very seldom my 16610LV |
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12 May 2017, 05:46 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 18
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An amazingly beautiful piece and seemingly appropriate
Sent from my ONE A2001 using Tapatalk |
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12 May 2017, 06:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: kuwait
Posts: 270
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perfect pilot watch, enjoy it with good health
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12 May 2017, 06:23 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,251
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Nice...Congrats!
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12 May 2017, 06:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Congrats - still the nicest version of the GMT imho
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12 May 2017, 06:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Jon
Location: UK
Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680
Posts: 2,920
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HUGE Congrats!!!!!!
Awesome watch!! |
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12 May 2017, 06:41 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Surrey/W.SussexUK
Posts: 1,340
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Congrats, great watch
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12 May 2017, 06:42 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Switzerland
Watch: Rolexes
Posts: 1,087
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A Pilot's choice, very good.
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12 May 2017, 06:42 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: NYC
Posts: 125
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What a lovely watch! In it's natural element. CRJ aircraft?
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12 May 2017, 06:59 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Clive
Location: The Alps
Watch: collections change
Posts: 6,465
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Congratulations on your beautiful GMTc
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12 May 2017, 07:06 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Europe
Posts: 99
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As others have said perfect watch for a pilot.
That's an interesting car you have there... I don't see the steering wheel though... (kidding) |
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12 May 2017, 07:07 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Panos
Location: Athens, Greece
Watch: 16710
Posts: 8,705
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Big Congrats
A great watch in the office with the best view in the world ! |
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12 May 2017, 07:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 474
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Beautiful. Looks like a perfect fit!
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12 May 2017, 07:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
Watch: Lange / Rolex
Posts: 2,810
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Looks great. Huge congrats!
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