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26 December 2018, 03:59 AM | #61 |
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All I can say is WOW!! That is absolutely beautiful! A huge congrats! Thanks for sharing this grail of grails watch with us.
As for the rest of your collection..... |
28 December 2018, 11:36 AM | #62 |
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Congratulations, that's a very happy birthday and a Merry Christmas!
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28 December 2018, 11:49 AM | #63 |
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That is very nice. Warring those must be very enjoyable
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28 December 2018, 12:14 PM | #64 |
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Stunning. I love the old box, simple and to the point.
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30 December 2018, 04:09 AM | #65 |
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30 December 2018, 04:23 AM | #66 |
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Congrats sir. You have good taste. I think it compliments the other watches perfectly.
If you are going to wear that bad mug why would it be on anything other than a rivet bracelet. Why not stick that in the safe and buy a later, more common/cheaper rivet bracelet. Just my opinion. The C&I bracelets in perfect shape won’t be bad at all. Also, if you can own it wear it. You only live once. Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
30 December 2018, 04:30 AM | #67 |
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My Grail 6542 GMT Red has Arrived
Being in time sensitive/critical logistics for a living makes me curious how something like this gets delivered? Tell me it wasn’t via brown box like UPS or Fedex. Maybe DHL? They have a service where the pilot will hand carry high value items or sensitive documents on with him, then back off again when they land.
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30 December 2018, 05:53 AM | #68 |
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30 December 2018, 08:20 AM | #69 |
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I think if you can buy a $240k watch you can afford the insurance, and you can probably afford to lose it if you got mugged. I can only assume how I would live/act if I was that well off, I just financed my first home. It was less than the watch and it was the largest purchase I have made.
Unless he is hanging out where the gangster watch nerds are then he is probably OK. If I was given/gifted/inherited that watch I may act differently. Two different realities. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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Thanks for the concern. I will be using a later model solid link oyster bracelet and fat spring bars to ensure that the watch will not fall off accidentally from my wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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My dealer flew to Hong Kong to personally pick up the watch from Sotheby's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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30 December 2018, 11:22 AM | #72 |
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30 December 2018, 12:15 PM | #73 | |
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My Grail 6542 GMT Red has Arrived
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That is service. That’s how I would see this going down, much safer traveling with someone. I wonder if he has an aluminum Brief case he handcuffs to his wrist. I don’t know how durable the Riveted bracelets are, or folded link later bracelet. The only Riveted bracelet I have owned I just sold and I can see why you would want to securely strap it to your wrist with a newer style. Makes total sense. |
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30 December 2018, 02:24 PM | #74 |
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Why did you not buy this one from Sotheby’s?
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30 December 2018, 06:09 PM | #75 |
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Thanks for sharing, top
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30 December 2018, 07:34 PM | #76 |
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Very Nice watch!! My grail aswell! Big Congratzzz
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30 December 2018, 08:31 PM | #77 |
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The hands. What are you going to do with the hands?
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30 December 2018, 09:27 PM | #78 |
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Congrats on a very special watch!
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30 December 2018, 10:28 PM | #79 |
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Congrats this is a once in a life time find
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1 January 2019, 06:19 AM | #81 |
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I'm no expert, but, IS that a bakelite bezel?
According Rolex, the 1955/6? bezels were made from "Plexiglass". Can't imagine what one in this condition would fetch. (Rolex's own image.) |
1 January 2019, 07:54 AM | #82 |
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Beautiful! love them more when it's vintage.. Enjoy
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1 January 2019, 08:18 AM | #83 |
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Oooof, congrats on that one mate.
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1 January 2019, 08:55 AM | #84 |
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no red font ? Another head scratching change by ROLEX I’m crying. Wonder what the movement looks like
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3 January 2019, 08:36 PM | #86 |
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...the bestest most favourite vintage Rolex I will never have... thanks for sharing the enjoyment
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3 January 2019, 10:02 PM | #87 |
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This image is a bit funny as the case is clearly polished and the bezel which holds the bakelite notched. Meaning it is replaced. The image is also clearly very photoshoped to remove patina etc.
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4 January 2019, 05:02 AM | #88 |
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very good looking. Now am hungry for one of it. The bezel still possess its charming look
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5 January 2019, 09:08 AM | #89 |
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Congratulations, very impressive watch!
But, if you have a dealer that is flying to HK for you, wow!!! One must be rich! Impressive
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5 January 2019, 11:10 AM | #90 |
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Very very nice, enjoy it!
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