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lmcgbaj · 13 March 2014, 11:30 AM

Unlike Mike, the view of my backyard is not as pretty.

judson · 13 March 2014, 11:42 AM

Thank you for the nice gesture, here is my entry.

Here is a picture of one of my Omegas and my daughter when she was 4, starting her off early.

rahible · 13 March 2014, 11:45 AM

Cool idea! Thanks for the contest!

dstacy · 13 March 2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dstacy

Pffffft.......I have this one won hands down. How about I post a picture of one of the Rollies I have along side the very first watch I ever owned?

When I was 7 years old I wanted a "big boys" watch. Mom told me I had to save my money. I figured it was better to go out and actually earn the money rather than save a little of my allowance each week for the next year. Even though I was only 7 years old I knew I needed to get a job. I started knocking on doors and landed one. I painted a fence for a lady who lived down the road. I remember she paid me 30 cents an hour. So I was only 7 and couldn't do it all by myself. Each day my mom would help me get started after school by opening the paint cans and getting me a brush. I don't remember how long it took but it wasn't just a day or two; it was a while. Finally when I had saved enough money I rode my bike into town to the local Woolworths store and bought a Timex. My first actual watch.

Over half a century ago that watch started it all. I still have it and it still runs. I keep it locked in my safe. It is the most valuable watch I own and irreplaceable. I wish my mom had lived long enough to see how many watches her son has now.

True story.........

winner?

Jeesh I swear I'm losing it! Posted the Timex but forgot a Rolex picture.
Ok here is my 1978 AirKing.
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illiguy · 14 March 2014, 01:38 AM

Deadline for submissions just over 24 hours away!

brandrea · 14 March 2014, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

My two favorite things: my Rolexes and the view of my back yard

Wow ..... WOW

Tools · 14 March 2014, 02:52 AM

I could do this all day long.. ;)

illiguy · 14 March 2014, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I could do this all day long.. ;)

Larry, those are two beautiful, iconic chronographs. Well done, Sir!

illiguy · 14 March 2014, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

Unlike Mike, the view of my backyard is not as pretty.

Love the JLC Reverso. Might be my next watch for more formal occasions.

CrownMe · 14 March 2014, 04:06 AM

heres my entry.

great pics everybody. keepem up!

jcd · 14 March 2014, 06:22 AM

Thanks for the gesture!

Here's mine. My recently acquired 16613 and my old Seiko quartz. The Seiko isn't much to look at, but us the first "real watch" I'd ever had. I've had it for 25 years, it was a birthday gift from my parents in 1989. I had it serviced by seiko a couple years ago after a crown fell out. I love all the scratches and dings it's gotten over 20 years of daily wear. The spider dial it has going is also something I really like.

Anyway, it's not much to look at, but it's my favorite after my Rolex. Also, I don't know why I chose the sorry game board, just thought it was kind of funny.

lhanddds · 14 March 2014, 07:11 AM

dstacy · 14 March 2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jcd

Thanks for the gesture!

Here's mine. My recently acquired 16613 and my old Seiko quartz. The Seiko isn't much to look at, but us the first "real watch" I'd ever had. I've had it for 25 years, it was a birthday gift from my parents in 1989. I had it serviced by seiko a couple years ago after a crown fell out. I love all the scratches and dings it's gotten over 20 years of daily wear. The spider dial it has going is also something I really like.

Anyway, it's not much to look at, but it's my favorite after my Rolex. Also, I don't know why I chose the sorry game board, just thought it was kind of funny.

Nice! As you can tell from my post I appreciate the history. Glad you were able to hang on to your first one like I was.

nick c · 14 March 2014, 11:27 AM

illiguy · 14 March 2014, 11:35 PM

Deadline for submissions a little more than 3 hours away!

Roller07 · 15 March 2014, 02:12 AM

Awesome gesture illiguy.

It was a very hard decision to pick my favorite Rolex and favorite non-Rolex but after days of thinking about it I have made up my mind.

eeh100773 · 15 March 2014, 02:25 AM

Very nice gesture! Here's my only watch while sitting at a red light. Which is definitely one of my favorite environments!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

RolexJNJ · 15 March 2014, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I could do this all day long.. ;)

So romantic! I'm glad I'm not judging this competition, too many nice photos to choose just one winner!

illiguy · 15 March 2014, 05:19 AM

And the winner is ...

tamjosiah for this lovely picture. Thanks everyone for submitting such wonderful pictures. The decision was tough, but the Pepsi/Speedy duo stood out. Have a great weekend, everybody!

DiamondJack · 15 March 2014, 05:33 AM

Some great shots and a very worthy winner .......

I do love a photo competition........

tamjosiah · 15 March 2014, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

And the winner is ...

tamjosiah for this lovely picture. Thanks everyone for submitting such wonderful pictures. The decision was tough, but the Pepsi/Speedy duo stood out. Have a great weekend, everybody!

Cheers and thank you for a fun and very generous competition!

rahible · 15 March 2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

And the winner is ...

tamjosiah for this lovely picture. Thanks everyone for submitting such wonderful pictures. The decision was tough, but the Pepsi/Speedy duo stood out. Have a great weekend, everybody!

Very awesome photograph of 2 iconic timepieces!

13 March 2014, 11:45 AM	#33
rahible "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Aaron Location: St. Louis, MO Watch: Ref. 214270 Posts: 325	Cool idea! Thanks for the contest! Last edited by rahible; 13 March 2014 at 11:49 AM.. Reason: A little bigger pic

14 March 2014, 02:52 AM	#37
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	I could do this all day long.. ;) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 March 2014, 02:25 AM	#47
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	Very nice gesture! Here's my only watch while sitting at a red light. Which is definitely one of my favorite environments! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

13 March 2014, 11:30 AM	#31
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	Unlike Mike, the view of my backyard is not as pretty.

13 March 2014, 11:42 AM	#32
judson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: changes depending Posts: 800	Thank you for the nice gesture, here is my entry. Here is a picture of one of my Omegas and my daughter when she was 4, starting her off early.

14 March 2014, 01:38 AM	#35
illiguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,463	Deadline for submissions just over 24 hours away!

14 March 2014, 06:22 AM	#41
jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	Thanks for the gesture! Here's mine. My recently acquired 16613 and my old Seiko quartz. The Seiko isn't much to look at, but us the first "real watch" I'd ever had. I've had it for 25 years, it was a birthday gift from my parents in 1989. I had it serviced by seiko a couple years ago after a crown fell out. I love all the scratches and dings it's gotten over 20 years of daily wear. The spider dial it has going is also something I really like. Anyway, it's not much to look at, but it's my favorite after my Rolex. Also, I don't know why I chose the sorry game board, just thought it was kind of funny.

14 March 2014, 11:35 PM	#45
illiguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,463	Deadline for submissions a little more than 3 hours away!

15 March 2014, 05:33 AM	#50
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Some great shots and a very worthy winner ....... I do love a photo competition........

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