14 watches. 27 years. Collection complete

[Thuilln]

Originally Posted by LOWERCASE GUY

Wow, great thread. Every time I look at an Explorer II I will think of toomuchtalk. You give Ed Viesturs a run for his money. Kudos.

Ed’s still a tough guy... just different paths.

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

That would be amazing! I’d be more than happy to zelle or PayPal you the book fee and the shipping cost plus whatever for your time.

I have a thing for signed copies of books.

Hopefully if Covid is over by 2021 we will be spending a month traveling through Europe so if it’s too much hassle to ship I can pick up a copy and possibly link up for a pint and get it signed then.


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Hi send me a private message and we can sort it out! No problem!

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by Thuilln

Ed’s still a tough guy... just different paths.

And in a different league far far above my level!!

[Romeojk]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

That would be amazing! I’d be more than happy to zelle or PayPal you the book fee and the shipping cost plus whatever for your time.

I have a thing for signed copies of books.

Hopefully if Covid is over by 2021 we will be spending a month traveling through Europe so if it’s too much hassle to ship I can pick up a copy and possibly link up for a pint and get it signed then.


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A signed one, great idea. I didn't even think about going straight to the source. Probably cutting out amazon fees and such. More to the author!


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[Daryl]

Finally got one! Hoping to meet you someday Steve


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[seosub]

Fairly new to the forum and stumbled on this thread - maybe the best one I've seen on here. Don't have much time at the moment to go through 53 pages, but will definitely at some point come back & go through your expedition photos. Awesome.

[HogwldFLTR]

I had a friend asking about if they made Rolex for Arctic duty; I wasn't in a position to show him this thread but I told him about it.

[Calatrava r]

Without reading all the pages, did the OP ever post the photos of his complete collection?

[Nikrnic]

This threads still hanging on by a thread.

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[Uggi]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Without reading all the pages, did the OP ever post the photos of his complete collection?

Impossible to answer this question. You have to read it. It's worth it.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Without reading all the pages, did the OP ever post the photos of his complete collection?

Yes I think so. But maybe not.

[MrGoat]

Deleted.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Without reading all the pages, did the OP ever post the photos of his complete collection?

I recommend you read through the entire thread. If it takes you a week it’s worth it. This is one of the best threads on TRF and the story of one of the most adventurous of us here as well. Do yourself a favor and set an hour aside to read the whole thing, you won’t be disappointed. Sorry for the post above that says deleted. I quoted the wrong person and could not fix it.


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[cop414]

Yes, there are pics, as others have said it’s more than worth the time to read the entire thread. Epic.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Without reading all the pages, did the OP ever post the photos of his complete collection?

The thread went from troll accusations to adoration and tragedy. If it's too much for you to read it's unfortunate!

[JR16]

Originally Posted by seosub

Fairly new to the forum and stumbled on this thread - maybe the best one I've seen on here. Don't have much time at the moment to go through 53 pages, but will definitely at some point come back & go through your expedition photos. Awesome.

It’s worth the read


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[jamesbondOO7]

I stopped at page 13, they started to use first names, etc. There is so much adoration for the OP, it’s borderline embarrassing.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

I stopped at page 13, they started to use first names, etc. There is so much adoration for the OP, it’s borderline embarrassing.

I guess jamesbond007 says it all?

Read the whole thread, the book and get back to me?

[Uggi]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

I stopped at page 13, they started to use first names, etc. There is so much adoration for the OP, it’s borderline embarrassing.

Calm down James.

[Fleegle]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

The thread went from troll accusations to adoration and tragedy. If it's too much for you to read it's unfortunate!

Well said!

[Doc Savage]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

I stopped at page 13, they started to use first names, etc. There is so much adoration for the OP, it’s borderline embarrassing.

The real Bond would love the thread.

[116710er]

Simply put, this thread is epic. For those of you who just want TL;DR, too bad.

[mykii]

This is the best thread I've read on the Rolex Forums. There's a human with a story in here, and I think that is so often missed in the mass-consumerism that is also present on these boards. A post like this reminds me of watchuseek, and I'm so glad there are people with interesting tales still to be found here.

Thank you for all your sharing Steve!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Fleegle

Well said!

Thanks, I try!!!

[owl.]

Just finished this powerful narrative about loss and the expedition that is our life.

Highly recommend it.

The author is @toomuchtalk of course.




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[cop414]

As I’ve posted previously to those who are reading Steve’s book, please take your time and slowly digest it. It’s not nor should it be a quick read.

[owl.]

Originally Posted by cop414

As I’ve posted previously to those who are reading Steve’s book, please take your time and slowly digest it. It’s not nor should it be a quick read.

I agree 100%

Took me a couple of weeks to read it.

Didn’t want to rush through it.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by cop414

As I’ve posted previously to those who are reading Steve’s book, please take your time and slowly digest it. It’s not nor should it be a quick read.

I’m still working my way thru it. It’s beautifully written.

[GoingPlaces]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Without reading all the pages, did the OP ever post the photos of his complete collection?

Just read it, very moving.

[Oscarpapa]

Just finished Steve's book. Very moving and informative of the tragedy that engulfed hlm and his journey out of despair. As cop414 mentioned, it rewards careful and thoughtful reading.
Also as said above, it is beautifully written and if I didn't know better would have said a professional ghost writer had been employed, obviously another career beckons as a writer in addition to his other talents.
All the best Steve.

PS. Would wholeheartedly recommend.