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Old 15 November 2018, 12:16 PM   #1
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A glorious day in Paris, and.....(Pic heavy)

Hi guys! I was in Paris, France for a couple of days. Arrived on Monday morning. Weather was wet and grey. The next it all cleared up so I had to go for a walkabout. To an urban jungle area known as La Defense.

Weather was so fantastic I couldn't resist taking pictures. So sharing here.



Of course had this bad boy on.

Last stop at a cafe.

Didn't even bother going to any ADs as I know it would be a waste of time.




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Old 15 November 2018, 12:21 PM   #2
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Very cool, hows the food?
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Old 15 November 2018, 12:25 PM   #3
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Oh, forgot to add that as I was leaving Paris, passed by an AD at the airport, Terminal 1. Saw this baby and I caved.

Brought her home and after sizing it myself

Haven't removed all the stickers yet though...


Very happy with the purchase.


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Old 15 November 2018, 12:28 PM   #4
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That is a very cool souvenir
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Old 15 November 2018, 12:31 PM   #5
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Very cool, hows the food?


I'm not much of a foodie so wrong person to ask. Sorry sir!


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Old 15 November 2018, 12:31 PM   #6
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That is a very cool souvenir


Thank you!


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Old 15 November 2018, 12:53 PM   #7
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Awesome pics!

I also own a BLNR and have an OP white on the way
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Old 15 November 2018, 01:07 PM   #8
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Old 15 November 2018, 01:11 PM   #9
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Thank you for the photo share.

And nice take home token!!!
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Old 15 November 2018, 01:43 PM   #10
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Oh, forgot to add that as I was leaving Paris, passed by an AD at the airport, Terminal 1. Saw this baby and I caved.

Brought her home and after sizing it myself

Haven't removed all the stickers yet though...


Very happy with the purchase.


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I was in Paris a couple weeks ago and I’m 99% sure I tried on that exact watch in that exact store in that exact airport. Small world! Congrats and wear in good health! Awesome watch.




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Old 15 November 2018, 02:15 PM   #11
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Nice! Congratulations.

Was the weather too wet and grey to fly or drive around Paris?

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Old 15 November 2018, 03:55 PM   #12
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Old 15 November 2018, 04:06 PM   #13
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Nice! Congratulations.

Was the weather too wet and grey to fly or drive around Paris?

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Old 15 November 2018, 05:23 PM   #14
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Nice...

I will be traveling on Paris also on last week of December, till 1st week of January. For my honeymoon trip.
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Old 15 November 2018, 05:27 PM   #15
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Nice...

I will be traveling on Paris also on last week of December, till 1st week of January. For my honeymoon trip.
Paris is wonderful. Have fun, and eat!!! Where are you staying?
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Old 15 November 2018, 09:33 PM   #16
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A glorious day in Paris, and.....(Pic heavy)

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Paris is wonderful. Have fun, and eat!!! Where are you staying?
Hotel at Boulevard Douaumont.
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Old 15 November 2018, 09:42 PM   #17
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Old 15 November 2018, 09:49 PM   #18
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Looks like you had a good time. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 15 November 2018, 09:55 PM   #19
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Looks like a great trip, congratulations
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Old 15 November 2018, 10:10 PM   #20
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Old 15 November 2018, 10:15 PM   #21
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Very nice pictures from your trip and congratulations on a cool watch pick up.
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Old 15 November 2018, 11:51 PM   #22
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Old 16 November 2018, 12:11 AM   #23
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Old 16 November 2018, 12:22 AM   #24
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That looks like amazing weather. I love the European autumn

And congratulations on a great pick up at the airport
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Old 16 November 2018, 01:17 AM   #25
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Nice! Congratulations.

Was the weather too wet and grey to fly or drive around Paris?

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Not really. Just steady stream of light drizzle. With good luck you might get some excellent weather. Cheers!
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Old 16 November 2018, 01:19 AM   #26
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Old 16 November 2018, 01:40 AM   #27
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Thanks. Love this kind of stuff.
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Old 16 November 2018, 02:14 AM   #28
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I was in Paris a couple weeks ago and I’m 99% sure I tried on that exact watch in that exact store in that exact airport. Small world! Congrats and wear in good health! Awesome watch.




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Small world indeed!


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Old 16 November 2018, 05:17 AM   #29
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Not really. Just steady stream of light drizzle. With good luck you might get some excellent weather. Cheers!
That’s kinda what I thought.

I’ll let his people know.
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Hi guys! I was in Paris, France for a couple of days. Arrived on Monday morning. Weather was wet and grey. The next it all cleared up so I had to go for a walkabout. To an urban jungle area known as La Defense.

Weather was so fantastic I couldn't resist taking pictures. So sharing here.



Of course had this bad boy on.

Last stop at a cafe.

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Thanks!! Amazing pics—and amazing watch!!!


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