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18 May 2011, 06:02 AM | #1 |
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Feeling a little "Curmudgeon-y"...(a quick reveal!)
Hello all-
I think I've found the PERFECT daily wearer...classic, cool and awesome all at the same time! So- here's her outer box...notice the "older" Rolex Oyster packaging: 1.jpg Paperwork: (Interestingly- all the manuals, and Chronometer certificate were in pure French. No English whatsoever.) 2.jpg The booklets are MINTY! 3.jpg Let's look at the green leather Rolex box- 4.jpg Open it up... 5.jpg Oops! (a quick peek at the bottom!) 6.jpg Hello, Handsome! 7.jpg A closer peek: () 8.jpg Cool! The crown sits upright! 9.jpg Aaaah...SEL's AND lug-holes! The BEST of old and new! 10.jpg ...aaaaand- the Money-Shot! 11.jpg Thanks for checking out my thread.
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18 May 2011, 06:07 AM | #2 |
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Nice Pepsi
Congrats on an awesome watch. It seems as if the red is fading a bit. Looks REALLY NICE
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18 May 2011, 06:07 AM | #3 |
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I know, I know...my bezel is crooked.
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18 May 2011, 06:08 AM | #4 |
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Beautiful watch, Congrats!
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18 May 2011, 06:08 AM | #5 |
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Thanks! I actually like the fading- It's the original bezel from when it was purchased in 2001-
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18 May 2011, 06:09 AM | #6 |
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Totally Awsome NIB
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18 May 2011, 06:10 AM | #7 |
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lovely watch marc.
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18 May 2011, 06:12 AM | #8 |
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Awesome.......congrats, Marc.
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18 May 2011, 06:13 AM | #9 |
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Terrific. Congratulations.
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18 May 2011, 06:17 AM | #10 |
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Very nice.
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I agree, I like how mine is starting to fade as well. My GMT Master has about the same fade. Interesting that your GMT Master II is from 2001 and my GMT Master is a U-serial from '97-'98. Similar watches, but really a different way they function. I really like it!!!!
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18 May 2011, 06:20 AM | #12 | |
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Very nice! Congrats!!
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Very nice. Congrats!
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http://www.gnomonwatches.com/product-detail.asp?pid=518
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18 May 2011, 06:27 AM | #16 |
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Very nice!
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18 May 2011, 06:28 AM | #17 |
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Thanks Ken! I just need to get my bezel straightened out...
Glad you like it, Joe! Thank you!
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So-what do you think of my 'application'? You'll not find a ceramic or maxi-anything on my wrist!
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18 May 2011, 06:31 AM | #19 |
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Congrats on a fine classic!
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18 May 2011, 06:33 AM | #20 | |
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I'm sure Dr Robert will be along directly to welcome you officially into the Curmudgeonly Brotherhood!
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18 May 2011, 06:33 AM | #21 |
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Thanks, Clarence! Like you- I am on the hunt for an awesome NATO for it!
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18 May 2011, 06:34 AM | #22 |
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Wow!!! Hey, we are watch twins (again).
Gorgeous!!! Dan Pierce will lose it over your SEL / Lug Hole combo. I can hear him now! |
18 May 2011, 06:41 AM | #23 |
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Nice!!!
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great...
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18 May 2011, 07:14 AM | #26 |
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I did! I did! Thanks, Lisa!
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18 May 2011, 07:15 AM | #27 |
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Great watch Marc. I'm still getting used to the new Avatar too! Always thought that was you!
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18 May 2011, 07:19 AM | #28 |
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Bless you my son, Marc......you've seen the light.....lug holes, pepsi, lightweight, rattly old school oyster bracelet, with the good old lightweight clasp & those little pin thingies to adjust..........I am weeping with joy!
Bah humbug, curmudgeon approved..........welcome to the good side. p.s. an OD or admiralty gray NATO would look smashing on your pepsi GMT!
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18 May 2011, 07:20 AM | #29 |
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Nice one Marc!
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18 May 2011, 07:38 AM | #30 |
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Lovely watch. However, what is more apparent to me is how Rolex have reduced the quality of their packaging! My modern sub came in a crappy plastic box.
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