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Old 28 October 2015, 12:43 PM   #91
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I have the similar collection (PP5170G, Nautilus & Sea-Dweller)!!!



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Old 28 October 2015, 12:45 PM   #92
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Old 28 October 2015, 12:51 PM   #93
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Hey Gus my friend! Excellent collection!
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Old 28 October 2015, 12:58 PM   #94
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Great journey and collection. Like seeing the progression that collectors go through and how tastes change. Makes me feel less nuts...
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Old 28 October 2015, 02:17 PM   #95
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What a collection, all pieces are truly stunning. You have really great taste. Signing up at watch forums is dangerous :)

That bluesy look like it has had a good life. You should dedicate a thread to it, I bet you have stories to share involving it. Was it your daily driver for 20 years?!
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Old 29 October 2015, 09:54 AM   #96
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Hey Gus my friend! Excellent collection!
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Great journey and collection. Like seeing the progression that collectors go through and how tastes change. Makes me feel less nuts...
Agree Mark, toast is ways evolving but there is a consistent sense of somehow getting closer.
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What a collection, all pieces are truly stunning. You have really great taste. Signing up at watch forums is dangerous :)

That bluesy look like it has had a good life. You should dedicate a thread to it, I bet you have stories to share involving it. Was it your daily driver for 20 years?!
Thank you very much.
the bluesy indeed lived a full life, on my wrist in love and in war, happy and sad, victory and defeat. IMHO the reason for owning such a luxury.
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Old 29 October 2015, 10:08 AM   #97
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As of this morning the collection has changed once again, Daytona didn't stick, incoming tomorrow.
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Old 29 October 2015, 12:30 PM   #98
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Absolutely great post! Really enjoyed reading this one.

I'm curious to see what you replaced the Daytona with. Another Rolex? I just ordered an NIB 116520 through David this morning, should arrive tomorrow afternoon. Had one a few months back, flipped it, and found myself missing it from my weekly rotation.
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Old 29 October 2015, 12:38 PM   #99
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As of this morning the collection has changed once again, Daytona didn't stick, incoming tomorrow.
Really enjoy reading your watch journey and looking forward to see what is the incoming!
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Old 29 October 2015, 12:38 PM   #100
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Haha... Keeping it to 5... In negotiations now. :).
Oh boy Gus.. this is going to be good. The 5170G is really starting to resonate with me!
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Old 29 October 2015, 12:58 PM   #101
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I am curious to see also Gus...
I love how suspense is created by yourself and some other members on TRF
It makes the unveiling all the more special
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Old 31 October 2015, 12:40 AM   #102
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Old 31 October 2015, 01:18 AM   #103
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I am curious to see also Gus...
I love how suspense is created by yourself and some other members on TRF
It makes the unveiling all the more special
You don't have to look far
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Old 31 October 2015, 02:40 AM   #104
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Daytona out, this just arrived
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Old 31 October 2015, 02:44 AM   #105
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Old 31 October 2015, 02:47 AM   #106
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On the wrist

I am thinking it throws a bit of fun into the collection and it's a pretty cool watch.
Never considered it until I had a chance to handle one at a local watch geeks night out :
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Old 31 October 2015, 03:27 AM   #107
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the Patek 5170 is photo shy as he is still visiting Switzerland on holiday, oh those patek wait times can really test a guy.
I hear you! My 5712G just got after 9 months away. NINE MONTHS!!! My Lange 1 took less than a third of that time. I'm likely selling the 5712 just because I think that length of service time is unacceptable.
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Old 31 October 2015, 03:34 AM   #108
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I hear you! My 5712G just got after 9 months away. NINE MONTHS!!! My Lange 1 took less than a third of that time. I'm likely selling the 5712 just because I think that length of service time is unacceptable.

This is certainly why they are opening additional school/training programs around the world. They need more resources to handle the workload.
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Old 31 October 2015, 03:35 AM   #109
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I hear you! My 5712G just got after 9 months away. NINE MONTHS!!! My Lange 1 took less than a third of that time. I'm likely selling the 5712 just because I think that length of service time is unacceptable.
A guy could die of old age waiting for his watch to come back:)
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Old 31 October 2015, 03:50 AM   #110
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Congrats Gus, you sure don't mess around.

It's funny the Daytona and Aquanaut are high on my list and you keep selling them!
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Old 31 October 2015, 03:53 AM   #111
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On the wrist

I am thinking it throws a bit of fun into the collection and it's a pretty cool watch.
Never considered it until I had a chance to handle one at a local watch geeks night out :
very nice
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Old 31 October 2015, 03:55 AM   #112
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anchors of the collection and the grail.
I respect that your 14060 is considered anchor alongside the 5170
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Old 31 October 2015, 03:56 AM   #113
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Congrats Gus, you sure don't mess around.

It's funny the Daytona and Aquanaut are high on my list and you keep selling them!
Thanks Neil

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It's not really my fault... It's all David's fault.

I seriously couldn't even read the Daytona with a flashlight

Daytona is so nicely made and fit really well but the dial was impossible for me.

Aquanaut is a beauty but just wasn't getting any wrist time, I think it was more of a situational decision. :)
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Old 31 October 2015, 04:12 AM   #114
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Thank you. Classic sub is comfortable in any company.
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Old 31 October 2015, 06:31 AM   #115
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Old 31 October 2015, 06:36 AM   #116
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Great collection.

Did you not like the AP?
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Old 31 October 2015, 07:40 AM   #117
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Great collection.

Did you not like the AP?
Thanks Ryan
AP is a great watch, just didn't suit my needs as well as the 5711 Nautilus.
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Old 31 October 2015, 10:44 AM   #118
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Uhggg. Lost the Pelagos in a hurry
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Old 31 October 2015, 10:54 AM   #120
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On the wrist

I am thinking it throws a bit of fun into the collection and it's a pretty cool watch.
Never considered it until I had a chance to handle one at a local watch geeks night out :
Congrats buddy Gus! A fun and practical piece!
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