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Old 7 June 2012, 07:17 PM   #61
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holy craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa p!!!!!!

unreal. all i can say is thank you for sharing that incredible piece. it's a privilege, really, to share the experience.

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Old 7 June 2012, 07:28 PM   #62
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holy craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa p!!!!!!

unreal. all i can say is thank you for sharing that incredible piece. it's a privilege, really, to share the experience.

My pleasure! I am grateful to have such great friends here to share with!
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Old 7 June 2012, 07:30 PM   #63
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I knew it was only a matter of time once you posted it Congratulations and enjoy it my friend. It's an amazing timepiece Very happy for you
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Old 7 June 2012, 07:41 PM   #64
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I knew it was only a matter of time once you posted it Congratulations and enjoy it my friend. It's an amazing timepiece Very happy for you
Thanks my friend--I appreciate you!!
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Old 7 June 2012, 08:21 PM   #65
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That watch is so good looking that it hurt my eyes.

Its an absolute stunner, wear that watch in the very best of health.

Beautiful photography also, really enjoyed looking at these photos.
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Old 7 June 2012, 08:33 PM   #66
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A beautiful watch! Sorry to show my ignorance but what is the little circle to the left of the minute display?
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Old 7 June 2012, 08:36 PM   #67
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I bet you can't stop staring at the numbers flip!!

Like experiencing the satisfaction of seeing the rapid date change on a Rolex 60 times an hour!
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Old 7 June 2012, 08:42 PM   #68
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Ken, I am at a loss for words so here is how I will reply ;-) Much better than the WG version! Oh wait... Here it is enjoy the latest in good health!
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Old 7 June 2012, 08:50 PM   #69
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Well done Ken, an amazingly beautiful Lange! What prompted the acquisition? The recent thread on Lange?? :-)
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Old 7 June 2012, 08:54 PM   #70
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My pleasure! I am grateful to have such great friends here to share with!
I am very grateful to have you here too, Ken!

Thanks a lot for sharing these masterpieces. The Zeitwerk is one of my ultimate grails!
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Old 7 June 2012, 08:58 PM   #71
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Like experiencing the satisfaction of seeing the rapid date change on a Rolex 60 times an hour!
Nice analogy mate!
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Old 7 June 2012, 09:21 PM   #72
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Beautiful new watch there; goes well with the Double Split. Wear them in good health!
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Old 7 June 2012, 09:25 PM   #73
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Thanks again all--appreciate all of the nice comments. Watching the 3 flip to 7:00 this morning was soooooo cool!!
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Old 7 June 2012, 09:42 PM   #74
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You mean his 116619?
Nah! I'd rather not scratch up a WG Sub! Only SS, I like!!
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Old 7 June 2012, 10:13 PM   #75
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What a beauty. Congrats.
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Old 7 June 2012, 10:17 PM   #76
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Congrats Ken!
That is an amazing and unique watch!
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Old 7 June 2012, 10:25 PM   #77
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Old 7 June 2012, 11:29 PM   #78
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Huge congrats, Ken!

Truly spectacular additions to your amazing collection. Your watches should have their own section on TRF.
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Old 7 June 2012, 11:48 PM   #79
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Huge congrats, Ken!

Truly spectacular additions to your amazing collection. Your watches should have their own section on TRF.
Thanks Howard -- very kind thing to say!
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Old 8 June 2012, 12:10 AM   #80
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... but for now...My wrist is satisfied!
I don't believe a word of it, Ken.

You are out of control, gloriously so.

Just fantastic.
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Old 8 June 2012, 12:11 AM   #81
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I don't believe a word of it, Ken.

You are out of control, gloriously so.

Just fantastic.


Thanks much my friend!
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Old 8 June 2012, 12:31 AM   #82
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Congrats Ken, That is one fine watch!
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Old 8 June 2012, 12:35 AM   #83
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Wow, amazing watch. I think you can now make the case for your own sub-forum!

OK, so howzabout a video of that baby in action?

Congrats Ken, stare at it in good health!
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Old 8 June 2012, 01:08 AM   #84
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Wow, amazing watch. I think you can now make the case for your own sub-forum!

OK, so howzabout a video of that baby in action?

Congrats Ken, stare at it in good health!
Thanks sir!
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Old 8 June 2012, 08:49 AM   #85
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O teach us Obi-Wan KENobi

A simply incredible piece Ken. Congrats.
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Old 8 June 2012, 08:50 AM   #86
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A simply incredible piece Ken. Congrats.
Thanks Wes!
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Old 8 June 2012, 08:57 AM   #87
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Wow that's an amazing watch. Congrats!
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Old 8 June 2012, 08:59 AM   #88
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What a gorgeous piece, there is quality and then there's QUALITY!
Can't imagine the joy, congrats!
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Old 8 June 2012, 09:06 AM   #89
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Can't imagine the joy, congrats!
Thanks guys!
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Old 8 June 2012, 09:38 AM   #90
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Woooooooooooooooooooooooow, unbelievable Ken. How do you choose which to wear? Congrats sir, what's next
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