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Old 13 September 2018, 06:24 PM   #1
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Into, then out-of, then back into

I had a modest collection of watches about 15 years ago ... they were 'nice' but not 'high-end'
Movado, Rado, Tissot, etc ...

Then I got out of watches entirely ... I used my iphone to tell what time it was (don't flame me, I am ashamed of myself enough)

On my 15th anniversary I bought my wife and I a pair of Tag's ... I got her a Formula 1 white ceramic and I also got a Formula 1 Calbre 5 in gray ... they aren't 'luxury' but the highest end I owned at the time.

That was the bug that bit me

So then I picked up a Breitling. It's a Seawolf with the cobra yellow dial - I really like it.

I bought, then sold a quartz Omega and that's not what I wanted (not really)

I bought, then returned a Omega 'Great White' Seamaster GMT ... but that's not what I wanted (not really)

So - I bought an Explorer II white dial - S serial - from a member here. It's on the way now and should be here tomorrow. I can't wait!

So at 52, I've got my first Rolex ... better late than never
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Old 13 September 2018, 08:31 PM   #2
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Old 13 September 2018, 08:33 PM   #3
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Old 13 September 2018, 08:53 PM   #4
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Old 13 September 2018, 08:58 PM   #5
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Old 13 September 2018, 09:14 PM   #6
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Old 14 September 2018, 10:07 AM   #7
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Thanks for the warm welcome. I read the ROB and I think I'll fit right in here :)
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Old 16 September 2018, 03:29 PM   #10
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Old 19 September 2018, 12:32 AM   #11
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Old 19 September 2018, 01:01 PM   #13
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