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HogwldFLTR · 15 October 2016, 05:32 AM

Steve, still feeling for you and your loss. I really hope you're doing better. It's good to see you post. Hope it's not inappropriate to express my concern.

toomuchtalk · 15 October 2016, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Steve, still feeling for you and your loss. I really hope you're doing better. It's good to see you post. Hope it's not inappropriate to express my concern.

Hi...
Working on it!
My life changed in an instant...
It's now about a horse.
Maybe a trip in the future.
Only just starting to even look at other watches apart from my submariner..

toomuchtalk · 15 October 2016, 05:54 AM

And looking forward....

First mountain...

toomuchtalk · 15 October 2016, 06:04 AM

And.
The single most important watch in my collection.
One not mentioned before.

My wife's Rolex.

cop414 · 15 October 2016, 06:07 AM

Happy to see you Steve, I was actually thinking about sending you a PM this weekend to see how you were getting along. Good to know that you're hanging in there.

aes7.5x55 · 15 October 2016, 06:30 AM

Steve - I just read this thread and really appreciate all you've shared and found it fascinating. The only problem is now I'm craving adventure (and an Explorer II)!

toomuchtalk · 15 October 2016, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aes7.5x55

Steve - I just read this thread and really appreciate all you've shared and found it fascinating. The only problem is now I'm craving adventure (and an Explorer II)!

Good watch...

toomuchtalk · 15 October 2016, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Happy to see you Steve, I was actually thinking about sending you a PM this weekend to see how you were getting along. Good to know that you're hanging in there.

Beat you to it pal!

SemperFi · 15 October 2016, 06:55 AM

Great to have you back Steve. You know that you'll always have family here.

HogwldFLTR · 16 October 2016, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Hi...
Working on it!
My life changed in an instant...
It's now about a horse.
Maybe a trip in the future.
Only just starting to even look at other watches apart from my submariner..

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

And.
The single most important watch in my collection.
One not mentioned before.

My wife's Rolex.

I can't imagine how much work it would take. Beautiful OP!!! It should be the center piece. Take care of yourself.

Steve in SoCal · 17 October 2016, 08:58 AM

Nice to see you back Steve.

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sheik_djibouti · 17 October 2016, 11:51 AM

Wow... just wow. Came upon this thread from your thread about your wife. Thank you for sharing your love story with strangers and please accept my belated condolences. Your post reminds me to "love deeper" and "speak sweeter" as the words to a country song goes- this was not something I expected to find on a watch forum. Going to embrace my lady right now and remind her that I love her. You're spreading a lot of good will brother. Keep up the great work and I look forward to reading about your new adventures.

Vishy26 · 17 October 2016, 12:13 PM

Good to have you back Steve.

multimedia · 17 October 2016, 01:02 PM

Yes, truly great to have you back, Steve. It's morning here in Hong Kong and I have my day off. My youngest daughter is laying on my chest sleeping, so I decided that instead of also taking some very much needed rest, I'll start reading this thread again from the beginning. I'm so glad I did. It's still, IMHO, the best one on this fabulous forum. So much inspiration, and wonderful posts from people all over the world. I confess, I got a bit emotional at times.

Again, thank you for sharing this with us. Stay strong!

/Joe

GB-man · 18 October 2016, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Hi...
Working on it!
My life changed in an instant...
It's now about a horse.
Maybe a trip in the future.
Only just starting to even look at other watches apart from my submariner..

Beautiful horse!

Glad you're keeping busy Steve

Loevhagen · 18 October 2016, 07:44 AM

Pretty special thread going for 30 months now. Read it again this evening. Made some reflections. Thanks.

Chesterling · 6 November 2016, 10:01 AM

wow, this thread makes me realize a couple things...

cop414 · 6 November 2016, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chesterling

wow, this thread makes me realize a couple things...

It's had that effect on many of us, myself included.

emersm · 6 November 2016, 11:41 AM

Just spent the last hour and a half reading this thread. I cannot think of a better way to have spent my Saturday evening. This thread is better than a good book; it had it all.

Daryl · 6 November 2016, 01:55 PM

This is my favorite thread

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Devildog · 6 November 2016, 11:05 PM

Steve

Wow. Just read this thread start to finish. Thank you so much for hanging in there and sharing your quite amazing experiences. This may well be one of the best threads I've ever read on any brand specific forum.

May I also take this opportunity to say that I was truly sorry to read of your tragic loss. Hopefully the hoses will give you a new and fulfilling purpose.

I never really "got" the Explorer II. Always thought I wanted one but chose a sub date over the explorer II when I bought my first new Rolex in 2000. Having read this thread and looked into the history in more detail I get it now. I can see a black dialled Exp II on my wrist at some point. As a question for you, leaving aside the new vs old question, which would you chose - a 5 digit ref or a six digit ref? I'm not a fan of huge watches but 41 mm is ok on me.

Cheers.

subtona · 7 November 2016, 02:34 AM

Brilliant.
All the best Steve through this expedition without the aide of a proper map.

:

SodiumMonkey · 21 March 2017, 11:07 AM

I've been lurking here for over 6 years now, and I've never really felt compelled to post.

Until now.

Thank you for sharing, Steve. I hope the present is treating you well.

And a much deserved bump for anyone that hasn't read this thread in the past. It's worth the read, start to finish.

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2017, 03:45 AM

Put a deposit down for this...

aes7.5x55 · 17 May 2017, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Put a deposit down for this...

Looks good! Enjoy!

SemperFi · 17 May 2017, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Put a deposit down for this...

Nicely done Steve. Wear it in excellent health.

SearChart · 17 May 2017, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Put a deposit down for this...

The speedmaster is a fantastic watch, congrats Steve

Daryl · 17 May 2017, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Put a deposit down for this...

Nice!

Sky21 · 17 May 2017, 09:16 AM

Lovely thread and lovely final watch, very much enjoyed reading your story. Thanks for sharing.

Ru4scuba · 17 May 2017, 09:27 AM

Hey Steve, good to see you up in the net! And nice Speedy! One of my favs

15 October 2016, 05:32 AM	#1051
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Steve, still feeling for you and your loss. I really hope you're doing better. It's good to see you post. Hope it's not inappropriate to express my concern. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 October 2016, 06:07 AM	#1055
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Happy to see you Steve, I was actually thinking about sending you a PM this weekend to see how you were getting along. Good to know that you're hanging in there. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 October 2016, 06:55 AM	#1059
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Great to have you back Steve. You know that you'll always have family here. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

17 October 2016, 01:02 PM	#1064
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Yes, truly great to have you back, Steve. It's morning here in Hong Kong and I have my day off. My youngest daughter is laying on my chest sleeping, so I decided that instead of also taking some very much needed rest, I'll start reading this thread again from the beginning. I'm so glad I did. It's still, IMHO, the best one on this fabulous forum. So much inspiration, and wonderful posts from people all over the world. I confess, I got a bit emotional at times. Again, thank you for sharing this with us. Stay strong! /Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

6 November 2016, 01:55 PM	#1070
Daryl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,324	This is my favorite thread Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 October 2016, 06:30 AM	#1056
aes7.5x55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Ohio Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 359	Steve - I just read this thread and really appreciate all you've shared and found it fascinating. The only problem is now I'm craving adventure (and an Explorer II)!

17 October 2016, 08:58 AM	#1061
Steve in SoCal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CA Posts: 78	Nice to see you back Steve. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 October 2016, 11:51 AM	#1062
sheik_djibouti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NC Posts: 22	Wow... just wow. Came upon this thread from your thread about your wife. Thank you for sharing your love story with strangers and please accept my belated condolences. Your post reminds me to "love deeper" and "speak sweeter" as the words to a country song goes- this was not something I expected to find on a watch forum. Going to embrace my lady right now and remind her that I love her. You're spreading a lot of good will brother. Keep up the great work and I look forward to reading about your new adventures.

17 October 2016, 12:13 PM	#1063
Vishy26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Krishna Location: Australia Posts: 611	Good to have you back Steve.

18 October 2016, 07:44 AM	#1066
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,908	Pretty special thread going for 30 months now. Read it again this evening. Made some reflections. Thanks.

6 November 2016, 10:01 AM	#1067
Chesterling "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Thomas Location: Belgium Watch: Swatch Posts: 53	wow, this thread makes me realize a couple things...

6 November 2016, 11:41 AM	#1069
emersm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,479	Just spent the last hour and a half reading this thread. I cannot think of a better way to have spent my Saturday evening. This thread is better than a good book; it had it all.

6 November 2016, 11:05 PM	#1071
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,636	Steve Wow. Just read this thread start to finish. Thank you so much for hanging in there and sharing your quite amazing experiences. This may well be one of the best threads I've ever read on any brand specific forum. May I also take this opportunity to say that I was truly sorry to read of your tragic loss. Hopefully the hoses will give you a new and fulfilling purpose. I never really "got" the Explorer II. Always thought I wanted one but chose a sub date over the explorer II when I bought my first new Rolex in 2000. Having read this thread and looked into the history in more detail I get it now. I can see a black dialled Exp II on my wrist at some point. As a question for you, leaving aside the new vs old question, which would you chose - a 5 digit ref or a six digit ref? I'm not a fan of huge watches but 41 mm is ok on me. Cheers.

7 November 2016, 02:34 AM	#1072
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	Brilliant. All the best Steve through this expedition without the aide of a proper map. : __________________

21 March 2017, 11:07 AM	#1073
SodiumMonkey "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Nashville, TN Watch: 126334 Posts: 159	I've been lurking here for over 6 years now, and I've never really felt compelled to post. Until now. Thank you for sharing, Steve. I hope the present is treating you well. And a much deserved bump for anyone that hasn't read this thread in the past. It's worth the read, start to finish.

17 May 2017, 09:16 AM	#1079
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Lovely thread and lovely final watch, very much enjoyed reading your story. Thanks for sharing.

17 May 2017, 09:27 AM	#1080
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	Hey Steve, good to see you up in the net! And nice Speedy! One of my favs

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