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Old 19 August 2016, 06:07 AM   #1
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Icon10 ***> Incoming? GRAIL? ABSOLUTELY! DROP MIC. BOOM! <***

Okay, okay, I normally don't get quite as excited, but please excuse my over enthusiastic tone on this one.

This one has been a L O N G journey to say the least. A lot of frustration, disappointment, broken promises, AD games, Boutique games, typical BS and I could go on for another paragraph but won’t. As in life however, patience pays off (eventually—well, sometimes).

There is a twist to the plot as well, which is why it ended up truly being an ultimate piece for me.

Only clue: TRF first.

Stay tuned gentlemen this one will be worth the checking back for...Friday FedEx come to papa.
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Old 19 August 2016, 06:11 AM   #2
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***> Incoming? AH YEAH... GRAIL. DROP MIC. BOOM! <***

WOW! Sounds Like You Finally Got Your Grail, Congratulations!
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Old 19 August 2016, 06:20 AM   #3
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Early congrats Paul, glad this journey has come to an end..........I now no longer have to hear about it ;)

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CONGRATS BUDDY!

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Old 19 August 2016, 06:34 AM   #4
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Can't wait to see your new RM :)

That was my guess
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Old 19 August 2016, 08:44 AM   #5
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Old 19 August 2016, 08:47 AM   #6
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Old 19 August 2016, 08:48 AM   #7
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I want to hear about the journey, that's usually interesting.
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Old 19 August 2016, 09:05 AM   #8
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Thank you guys--haven't felt this excited about an incoming in a long time...if ever.
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Old 19 August 2016, 09:06 AM   #9
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This outta be EPIC
Congrats in advance, can't wait to see this one
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Old 19 August 2016, 09:09 AM   #10
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Ok, the clues;

Incoming tomorrow..
OP is in Texas (can we glean anything from this?)...
OP is very excited..

so I am leaning to a PM something...

My guess is a Day Date
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Old 19 August 2016, 10:01 AM   #11
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Ok Paul... You got one of 10 only made RM 56-02
Tourbillion Sapphire ?

Whatever Grail it is , Congrats and can't wait to see
the unveiling ...
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Old 19 August 2016, 10:03 AM   #12
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Ok, the clues;

Incoming tomorrow..
OP is in Texas (can we glean anything from this?)...
OP is very excited..

so I am leaning to a PM something...

My guess is a Day Date

You do not know Paul then...
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Old 19 August 2016, 10:06 AM   #13
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This outta be EPIC
Congrats in advance, can't wait to see this one
Thank you Brian

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Ok, the clues;

Incoming tomorrow..
OP is in Texas (can we glean anything from this?)...
OP is very excited..

so I am leaning to a PM something...

My guess is a Day Date
Hmmmm....

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Ok Paul... You got one of 10 only made RM 56-02
Tourbillion Sapphire ?

Whatever Grail it is , Congrats and can't wait to see
the unveiling ...
That would be something...but no.

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Old 19 August 2016, 10:16 AM   #14
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Congrats Paul. Sometimes a tortuous journey makes the end result all the more gratifying.
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Old 19 August 2016, 10:17 AM   #15
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Congrats Paul. Sometimes a tortuous journey makes the end result all the more gratifying.
Wise words from a wise man.

Thank you my friend
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Old 19 August 2016, 11:13 AM   #16
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I can't wait to see what watch you have chosen. You have always been a humble and genuine enthusiast of exotic goodies. I, for one, look forward to every unveiling. This is going to be good!
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Old 19 August 2016, 11:25 AM   #17
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I can't wait to see what watch you have chosen. You have always been a humble and genuine enthusiast of exotic goodies. I, for one, look forward to every unveiling. This is going to be good!
You are always very generous with your words--thank you.

I hope the expectations will be met
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Old 19 August 2016, 12:07 PM   #18
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Big Congrats Paul!

Someone with a collection like yours is this excited...I will definitely be checking in tomorrow to see what it is.
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Old 19 August 2016, 12:11 PM   #19
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Big Congrats Paul!

Someone with a collection like yours is this excited...I will definitely be checking in tomorrow to see what it is.
Thank you Mark...will be a fun one I hope
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Old 19 August 2016, 01:59 PM   #20
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Congrats my friend, I am looking forward to the unveil
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Old 19 August 2016, 02:08 PM   #21
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Congratulations. RM graffiti?
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Old 19 August 2016, 03:55 PM   #22
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Major Congrats. This must be BIG!
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Old 19 August 2016, 04:05 PM   #23
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Really excited about this. Sounds epic!

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Old 19 August 2016, 04:19 PM   #24
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Can't wait Paul, I am in Italy currently and the time change is going to be a challenge, but I am going to check all hours of the night on this one buddy. Very happy for you
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Old 19 August 2016, 04:36 PM   #25
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TRF first. Wow. Is it the Jacob & Co billionaire watch?
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Old 19 August 2016, 06:55 PM   #26
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Can't wait to see it Paul and huge congrats! One thing I know is if you are saying it is a grail and had a tortuous journey I can only imagine what it is! The best things in life often are the ones we wait and fight for. Cheers,
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Old 19 August 2016, 07:26 PM   #27
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Old 19 August 2016, 07:51 PM   #28
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Old 19 August 2016, 08:00 PM   #29
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It must be all gold 011...
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Old 19 August 2016, 09:07 PM   #30
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Thank you guys for enjoying the wait with me--very kind words from all (and good guesses--but Brandon you will be disappointed :-)

This is a GOOD sign!

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