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Old 24 April 2012, 08:01 AM   #61
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Boy oh boy Sam.....What a wonderfull example!!!
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Old 24 April 2012, 09:08 AM   #62
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Congrats! Fantastic pick up.
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Old 24 April 2012, 09:27 AM   #63
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Many thanks all! I am truly grateful for everyones good vibes!
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Old 24 April 2012, 09:40 AM   #64
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Nice watch enjoy it and wear it in good health
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Old 24 April 2012, 09:57 AM   #65
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Wow! Beautiful example. One of the coolest watches out there.
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Old 24 April 2012, 10:06 AM   #66
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Thank you all, I will skip pictures of the box and give you the proper wrist pics. This has been a long time coming and I am extremely pleased to have finally picked up the only Rolex reference that has mattered to me! Presenting my factory original T<25 1655 Many more pics to follow!
Absolutely stunning Sam!

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Old 24 April 2012, 10:16 AM   #67
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Gorgeous watch Sam, enjoy it!
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Old 24 April 2012, 10:25 AM   #68
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Congratulations! It's a beautiful reference. Wear it and enjoy it in good health.

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Old 24 April 2012, 10:30 AM   #69
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WOW! Looks amazing on you Uncle Sam! Could you lend a Rolex to your nephew?
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Old 24 April 2012, 10:42 AM   #70
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Frem ...... that's one kick ass watch !!!!!! Enjoy.
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Old 24 April 2012, 10:48 AM   #71
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Old 24 April 2012, 05:17 PM   #72
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Gorgeous!!!! Doesn't get much better than that, Sam. Once again, huge congrats!
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Old 24 April 2012, 08:53 PM   #73
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One of the best looking pieces of one of my favorite models.

You gotta love that!
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Old 24 April 2012, 09:28 PM   #74
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One of the best looking pieces of one of my favorite models.

You gotta love that!
Got to agree with you there Stevo!!

Huge congrats Sam! Enjoy!!
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Old 25 April 2012, 03:14 AM   #75
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Lovely looking 1655 Sam.

Congratulations on acquiring it.

I wonder whether my Explorer II 42mm will in the future look so vintage? :)

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Old 25 April 2012, 03:20 AM   #76
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Love it, beautiful piece, congratulations
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Old 25 April 2012, 05:51 AM   #77
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What the F! I can't believe I missed this thread. You really hit the jackpot on this one Mr. Sam. Now this is the STUNNER Huge congrats and wear the hell out of it.
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Old 25 April 2012, 06:33 AM   #78
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Dreamwatch. I really think I need one as well.
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Old 25 April 2012, 06:35 AM   #79
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Dreamwatch. I really think I need one as well.
We all do !

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Old 25 April 2012, 06:48 AM   #80
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That's a seriously cool watch IMO Sam.....

Congratulations mate.
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Old 25 April 2012, 10:49 AM   #81
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Many thanks everyone! Mr. Dan (spuds) it's good to see you posting again sir, hope the storm has calmed down on your side... Seriously everyone this is bar none the best timepiece I have ever owned, to me none of my Patek's, my Audemar or any of my other Rolex references can compare. I am totally in horological
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Old 25 April 2012, 10:51 AM   #82
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Lovely looking 1655 Sam.

Congratulations on acquiring it.

I wonder whether my Explorer II 42mm will in the future look so vintage? :)

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Hey Tony, only time will tell
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Old 25 April 2012, 12:32 PM   #83
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Absolutely beautiful. Congrats. Enjoy it.
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Old 25 April 2012, 03:21 PM   #84
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Nice Sam! Wear in the best of health!
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Old 25 April 2012, 03:25 PM   #85
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Old 25 April 2012, 03:30 PM   #86
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Old 25 April 2012, 04:01 PM   #87
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Old 25 April 2012, 07:16 PM   #88
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Perfect on you Sam!!
I can only imagine how thrilled you are.
Wear iit in good health.
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Old 25 April 2012, 11:33 PM   #89
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Many thanks everyone! Mr. Dan (spuds) it's good to see you posting again sir, hope the storm has calmed down on your side... Seriously everyone this is bar none the best timepiece I have ever owned, to me none of my Patek's, my Audemar or any of my other Rolex references can compare. I am totally in horological
Uh oh. Looks like you've caught the vintage bug Sam!
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Old 26 April 2012, 12:53 AM   #90
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This is what Dreams are made of! 1655 - Homecoming!!!
watch you have selected is nice
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