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27 November 2022, 02:06 AM | #91 |
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The Third Watch
Was heading to Antarctica again, walked past the AD and this was in the window. Bought it there and then. Has gone on to become my favourite watch. Been serviced as got totally trashed over the years. But is the best.
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27 November 2022, 04:06 AM | #92 | |
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So much so that the top of the watch got all bent up!
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27 November 2022, 04:50 AM | #93 | |
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27 November 2022, 04:55 AM | #94 |
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Oh man you got me. I'm like a bass with the lure sticking out of my lips!
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27 November 2022, 06:36 AM | #95 |
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27 November 2022, 01:03 PM | #96 |
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I remember this photo from the first thread; it still puzzles me. What was the reflection on? Pretty bright out for 3:00AM as well.
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28 November 2022, 02:21 AM | #97 |
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28 November 2022, 02:28 AM | #98 |
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South Pole Marker
Photo of the GMT master is into the pole marker
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28 November 2022, 02:30 AM | #99 |
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28 November 2022, 02:52 AM | #100 |
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The GMT
Better shot of the GMT
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28 November 2022, 02:53 AM | #101 |
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And the coolest advert....
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28 November 2022, 04:04 AM | #102 |
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1 December 2022, 02:43 AM | #105 |
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thank you for unbending my mind trying to figure out all those warped pics
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3 December 2022, 01:02 AM | #107 |
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hi Steve,
as a professional explorer- when it comes to picking an optimal watch dial, is the black dial more suitable over the white? (and for whom is the white dial more suitable for?) i thought i read in your previous thread that the black dialed GMT and Explorer 2 are best suited for legibility; in that case then, who would the white dial appeal to? I find it ironic that it is dubbed the Polar Explorer- if the black dialed watch is better suited for the job (by the real polar Explorers) |
3 December 2022, 02:26 AM | #108 | |
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Good question. I have used the black dial and white dial explorer twos' in the artic and Antarctic. in my experience the black dial is better. stand out more against the snow. Note Rolex does not refer to the white dial as polar, just the people that buy them. I have both, personal opinion. but black is better. |
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3 December 2022, 02:30 AM | #109 |
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The Fourth Watch
The sea dweller,
Always wanted one, Actually bough off a grey dealer first, took the usual hammering. Went off for service from the AD. Yet on its way back the van got hijacked. so the AD gave me a new one they had in stock. |
3 December 2022, 03:18 AM | #110 |
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definitely a unique story to tell.. but sad that the original piece is gone
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4 December 2022, 02:11 AM | #111 |
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The Fifth Watch
My dad loved watches, and over the years had many different ones. When i got back from the South Pole, for Christmas he gave me this. An IWC Pilots watch, limited edition Spitfire. Its a gorgeous understated piece.
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4 December 2022, 02:11 AM | #112 |
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7 December 2022, 02:18 AM | #114 |
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The sixth watch
Then my dad died. The only hero i have ever known. He died with an explorer on his wrist; which my mum took off and gave to me. I still miss his counsel even now. More so over the last 6 years, when i wish he had been here to to tell me what to do.
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7 December 2022, 02:22 AM | #115 |
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My Dad
My dad on the hills....
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You should have stopped there! The only watch one would ever really need. An Explorer. And your father’s watch. |
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23 December 2022, 04:21 PM | #117 |
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Sorry for your Dad.
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23 December 2022, 04:27 PM | #118 |
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Love the watch. He can still advise you, just listen closely
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25 December 2022, 02:31 PM | #119 |
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Loving this thread. Thank you so much for sharing your story Steve.
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26 December 2022, 03:38 AM | #120 |
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Great story. Great memories. And the watch to always remember him.
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