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Old 21 August 2023, 11:01 AM   #31
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In 1934, Owen Cathcart[1]Jones and Ken Waller made a return voyage from London (United Kingdom) to Melbourne (Australia) in record time with a twin-engine De Havilland Comet, using a Rolex Oyster as their on-board chronometer."

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Old 21 August 2023, 11:52 AM   #32
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Old 21 August 2023, 09:44 PM   #33
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Old 21 August 2023, 09:49 PM   #34
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Old 21 August 2023, 09:51 PM   #35
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Old 21 August 2023, 10:55 PM   #36
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Old 21 August 2023, 11:50 PM   #37
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Old 23 August 2023, 10:37 PM   #39
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Thank you all!! Glad I found this forum! Seems to be like a good place to learn and exchange experiences


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Old 24 August 2023, 03:01 AM   #40
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Old 24 August 2023, 03:35 AM   #41
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Old 24 August 2023, 03:40 AM   #42
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B dial! Very nice.
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Old 24 August 2023, 03:57 AM   #43
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