ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

toomuchtalk · 14 June 2018, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by specialk73

Amazing thread. Thank you for sharing your remarkable story.

Question: How do you feel the Tudor North Flag stacks up (in general and alongside an Explorer 2) as an expedition watch? I am interested in a 'do-all' tool watch and would appreciate an opinion from someone with such impressive field experience.

Thank you in advance.

Hi

I think the north flag is great, not tried it on though. I'd rather have the explorer..

I've just bought this though...

Oyster perpetual 34 MM white dial.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

~JJ · 14 June 2018, 03:10 AM

Ah, it's an OP not a sub... congratulations and looks terrific! Where will the first adventure be with this new piece?!

toomuchtalk · 14 June 2018, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G'ed

Wow Steve, I’m truly impressed and embarrassed at the same time. First, I’m impressed and glad you battled through all the criticism during the start of the thread and go out with a bang at Page 14. Thanks for sharing all those adventures.

I’m embarrassed cuz all my watches are in pristine condition and no significant story to tell except encounter with toilet knob or gate... Here’s my two Explorers with 0 exploration under their belt.

Great!

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

douglasf13 · 14 June 2018, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Hi

I think the north flag is great, not tried it on though. I'd rather have the explorer..

I've just bought this though...

Oyster perpetual 34 MM white dial.

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yes! I had a feeling this was incoming. Congrats.

Now get that thing on a strap and become one with Hillary!

toomuchtalk · 14 June 2018, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Yes! I had a feeling this was incoming. Congrats.

Now get that thing on a strap and become one with Hillary!

Big decision! But felt dream to it...

It's a complete change to the rest.

toomuchtalk · 14 June 2018, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~JJ

Ah, it's an OP not a sub... congratulations and looks terrific! Where will the first adventure be with this new piece?!

Maybe a walk in the hills..

douglasf13 · 14 June 2018, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Big decision! But felt dream to it...

It's a complete change to the rest.

If you decide to go strap-style like Hillary, the Hirsch James straps are cool, because they're leather on the outside, but rubber underneath, so you can wear them anywhere, from the shower to the ocean to dinner.

toomuchtalk · 14 June 2018, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

If you decide to go strap-style like Hillary, the Hirsch James straps are cool, because they're leather on the outside, but rubber underneath, so you can wear them anywhere, from the shower to the ocean to dinner.

toomuchtalk · 14 June 2018, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr35mm

Hey Steve,

I just wanted to thank you for an amazing thread. Thanks to you I’ve realized and have got a lot of inspiration. Earlier this year I decided to sell my beloved Yachtmaster, realizing that I’ve always been a pure tool watch lover, the Yachtmaster felt a bit too dressy and far from what I was actually looking for. I decided to move on and ended up with a Submariner, a timeless classic watch, love the brushed bracelet, the bezel and its zero f’s given concept. I recently took it on a trip to China and wore it all the time, couldn’t be happier. I think you have taught me the truth about watch collecting, love what you do everyday and choose the watch that shares the some love. Even though I don’t dive, the Submariner is perfection for my lifestyle, from the office to the beach and everything in between. Also, you’ve inspired me to get leave my comfort zone more often, explore more, maybe I won’t get to the North Pole, but I will be traveling and enjoying this planet and what it has to offer more, of course, with my Submariner on my wrist. Thanks again! Hope to hear soon from you.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's an amazing photo, look toward to seeing it and you on your travels....

toomuchtalk · 14 June 2018, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Good luck with the writing!!! Hope to see it on the Times Best Seller's list!!! What's it about btw?

Life, death, horses, expeditions, and love.

douglasf13 · 14 June 2018, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Come to think of it, maybe you should get some kind of nylon, pass through strap, like an RAF.

bund · 15 June 2018, 01:33 AM

Wow! Came across this thread yesterday. Amazing stories!
Just ordered my explorer 2 today. Hope to get it soon. Lol

rushca01 · 15 June 2018, 03:29 AM

Epic thread, the OP has my dream job! He's like a real life Dirk Pitt.

toomuchtalk · 15 June 2018, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushca01

Epic thread, the OP has my dream job! He's like a real life Dirk Pitt.

Hardly I think! I don't really do expeditions any more, apart from consultancy work....

I run my wife's livery yard following her death two years ago.

toomuchtalk · 15 June 2018, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Come to think of it, maybe you should get some kind of nylon, pass through strap, like an RAF.

Maybe!

I know Vivian Fuchs son really well.

rushca01 · 15 June 2018, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Hardly I think! I don't really do expeditions any more, apart from consultancy work....

I run my wife's livery yard following her death two years ago.

Sorry to hear of your wife's passing, I only got to about page 22 in the event it was mentioned earlier in the thread.

Hey, later in the novels Dirk heads up NUMA and is the field much less

Very cool stories and history. The allure that brought me to Rolex was their expedition/tool watch history and I think the 5 digit references (which are my favorite) are the last of the references to truly embody this spirit.

toomuchtalk · 15 June 2018, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushca01

Sorry to hear of your wife's passing, I only got to about page 22 in the event it was mentioned earlier in the thread.

Hey, later in the novels Dirk heads up NUMA and is the field much less

Very cool stories and history. The allure that brought me to Rolex was their expedition/tool watch history and I think the 5 digit references (which are my favorite) are the last of the references to truly embody this spirit.

Thanks...

Love the reference to dirk. Humbled...

AAVDB · 15 June 2018, 08:21 AM

I just read the whole thing in one go!

Wow, it's funny that those watches (explorer II) never did anything to me and now it makes me almost want to buy them. (But I guess that's what marketing is also doing to you, only this is the real deal)

So great to have these stories with your watches!

I also looked into the new OP white dial, but 39mm as the 36 I didnt like. Never for a minute i thought about the 34mm but seeing them pop up here at the forum they don't look small at all.
Maybe I need to give it a try!

Again, Thanks!

Sandpit · 15 June 2018, 03:14 PM

Thanks for posting an update Steve and bringing this thread to my attention. I just read through every page. What a read it’s been. Just incredible stuff.

I think you’ve actually brought to light a few good points about watches like not worrying about the small stuff. You buy a watch that you like and that works for you. I think it’s too easy these days to obsess over the smallest of details. You see so many posts about minute little details. So the new philosophy I’ve taken from this is just buy whatever calls me.

Anyways I must get ready now. My mate is taking me on my very first sailing trip out in the Arabian gulf so that’s my little bit of exploration for the week.

Earnyourturns · 15 June 2018, 05:24 PM

Hi Steve,

I work in the outdoors too. Spend most of the winter leading clients on ski touring trips in the Scottish Highlands. Best part of my job by far. My Explorer never leaves my wrist. Massive respect to you for all the amazing expeds that you have been on/lead.

toomuchtalk · 16 June 2018, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AAVDB

I just read the whole thing in one go!

Wow, it's funny that those watches (explorer II) never did anything to me and now it makes me almost want to buy them. (But I guess that's what marketing is also doing to you, only this is the real deal)

So great to have these stories with your watches!

I also looked into the new OP white dial, but 39mm as the 36 I didnt like. Never for a minute i thought about the 34mm but seeing them pop up here at the forum they don't look small at all.
Maybe I need to give it a try!

Again, Thanks!

I thought the same about 34, but it's a revelation...

toomuchtalk · 16 June 2018, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandpit

Thanks for posting an update Steve and bringing this thread to my attention. I just read through every page. What a read it’s been. Just incredible stuff.

I think you’ve actually brought to light a few good points about watches like not worrying about the small stuff. You buy a watch that you like and that works for you. I think it’s too easy these days to obsess over the smallest of details. You see so many posts about minute little details. So the new philosophy I’ve taken from this is just buy whatever calls me.

Anyways I must get ready now. My mate is taking me on my very first sailing trip out in the Arabian gulf so that’s my little bit of exploration for the week.

Thanks...
Post pics of Arabia...

toomuchtalk · 16 June 2018, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earnyourturns

Hi Steve,

I work in the outdoors too. Spend most of the winter leading clients on ski touring trips in the Scottish Highlands. Best part of my job by far. My Explorer never leaves my wrist. Massive respect to you for all the amazing expeds that you have been on/lead.

Thank you...

watchtabs · 16 June 2018, 06:07 AM

Steve

I read this thread a while back, and it brought my wife and I both to tears. I read the entire thing to her.

Thank you for sharing the beauty of your life with us.

As a request, would you post a picture with all your watches? That'd be a great update for us who have followed you along the years.

Warm regards

Carlos

toomuchtalk · 16 June 2018, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchtabs

Steve

I read this thread a while back, and it brought my wife and I both to tears. I read the entire thing to her.

Thank you for sharing the beauty of your life with us.

As a request, would you post a picture with all your watches? That'd be a great update for us who have followed you along the years.

Warm regards

Carlos

Hi Carlos.

Thank you...

I'd rather I reduced you to laughter!

I'll sort an entire collection photo out over the weekend. Watch this space....

watchtabs · 16 June 2018, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Hi Carlos.

Thank you...

I'd rather I reduced you to laughter!

I'll sort an entire collection photo out over the weekend. Watch this space....

It was inspirational tears!!!

Looking forward to the photo.

toomuchtalk · 16 June 2018, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchtabs

It was inspirational tears!!!

Looking forward to the photo.

Ok boss!

Rolex fan 61 · 16 June 2018, 09:55 PM

I'm looking forward to reading your book Steve.

rushca01 · 16 June 2018, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex fan 61

I'm looking forward to reading your book Steve.

Absolutely!

toomuchtalk · 17 June 2018, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushca01

Absolutely!

Thanks....

16 June 2018, 06:07 AM	#1224
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Steve I read this thread a while back, and it brought my wife and I both to tears. I read the entire thing to her. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your life with us. As a request, would you post a picture with all your watches? That'd be a great update for us who have followed you along the years. Warm regards Carlos __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

14 June 2018, 03:10 AM	#1202
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,131	Ah, it's an OP not a sub... congratulations and looks terrific! Where will the first adventure be with this new piece?!

15 June 2018, 01:33 AM	#1212
bund "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Posts: 468	Wow! Came across this thread yesterday. Amazing stories! Just ordered my explorer 2 today. Hope to get it soon. Lol

15 June 2018, 03:29 AM	#1213
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,741	Epic thread, the OP has my dream job! He's like a real life Dirk Pitt.

15 June 2018, 08:21 AM	#1218
AAVDB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 131	I just read the whole thing in one go! Wow, it's funny that those watches (explorer II) never did anything to me and now it makes me almost want to buy them. (But I guess that's what marketing is also doing to you, only this is the real deal) So great to have these stories with your watches! I also looked into the new OP white dial, but 39mm as the 36 I didnt like. Never for a minute i thought about the 34mm but seeing them pop up here at the forum they don't look small at all. Maybe I need to give it a try! Again, Thanks!

15 June 2018, 03:14 PM	#1219
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,809	Thanks for posting an update Steve and bringing this thread to my attention. I just read through every page. What a read it’s been. Just incredible stuff. I think you’ve actually brought to light a few good points about watches like not worrying about the small stuff. You buy a watch that you like and that works for you. I think it’s too easy these days to obsess over the smallest of details. You see so many posts about minute little details. So the new philosophy I’ve taken from this is just buy whatever calls me. Anyways I must get ready now. My mate is taking me on my very first sailing trip out in the Arabian gulf so that’s my little bit of exploration for the week.

15 June 2018, 05:24 PM	#1220
Earnyourturns "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 149	Hi Steve, I work in the outdoors too. Spend most of the winter leading clients on ski touring trips in the Scottish Highlands. Best part of my job by far. My Explorer never leaves my wrist. Massive respect to you for all the amazing expeds that you have been on/lead.

16 June 2018, 09:55 PM	#1228
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	I'm looking forward to reading your book Steve.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)