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Old 30 January 2019, 08:22 AM   #1
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So it’s been a while. “INCOMING”
Like the title says, it’s been a while. I bought my last watch in November of 2017 (WG Daytona) and I’ve been pretty much satisfied.

Last year was the year of the guitar for me having bought three Fender Custom Shop Stratocasters and a couple of amps. Now that 2018 has come and gone, the old watch itch came back.

I wanted something in my collection with a white dial. I had quite a few to choose from but finally decided on the Explorer 2. I sent Thanh an email, wired the funds, and the watch arrived today. The white dial is sooooooo easy for these tired old eyes to see.

I want to thank my wife for putting up with my watch habit and also thank my friend Thanh for another smooth and effortless transaction.
It’s already getting dark here on the east coast so here are just a couple quick photos.
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:24 AM   #2
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Congrats Richie!
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:24 AM   #3
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Congrats my friend!!

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Old 30 January 2019, 08:28 AM   #4
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Nice, congrats!
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:29 AM   #5
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Great pick up buddy! That watch is so sporty and clean. The polar dial pops!
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:29 AM   #6
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Big congratulations, wear it in good health
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:32 AM   #7
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:38 AM   #8
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Nice watch indeed! Any photos of the Fender CS strats to match? :) Surprised there is no "Your guitar and your watch" thread.
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:41 AM   #9
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congrats my friend! Fantastic reference. Thanh Do is so easy to work with. He's the best. Wear it in good health Rich!
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:45 AM   #10
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Congratulations Richie, I love the polar.

A picture with your guitars would be nice to see
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:49 AM   #11
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We should get together and jam sometime!

Congrats, Rich...the polar looks impressive.
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:49 AM   #12
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Congrats, always loved the polar!
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Old 30 January 2019, 08:59 AM   #13
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:02 AM   #14
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:13 AM   #15
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Congrats!!! The Exp 11 is a fantastic watch!!! The most comfortable Rolex I've ever worn. Enjoy!!!!
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:15 AM   #16
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Nice incoming Richie ... Love the Polar Dial...
Congrats!!!

If you have a drum set we could jam ...
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:17 AM   #17
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Great choice! The Polar Explorer is a stunning watch! Congrats and enjoy in good health.
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:26 AM   #18
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Nice watch indeed! Any photos of the Fender CS strats to match? :) Surprised there is no "Your guitar and your watch" thread.
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We should get together and jam sometime!

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Congratulations Richie, I love the polar.

A picture with your guitars would be nice to see
Ask, and you shall receive. My all American Trio Of Strats. Thanks for the Congrats guys.
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:27 AM   #19
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This is an incredible incoming.

And I just got done talking about how I like 5 digits.

But I have such a love for this watch. So crisp and clean.

Enjoy it my friend. Enjoy every tick.
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:29 AM   #20
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Love that blue lume against the black outlined hands and white face.
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:30 AM   #21
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Congrats a great acquisition
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:36 AM   #22
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Great watch. Congratulations. The white dial with the fat blue lumes are a great combination. I wore mine today. Didn't want to take it off.
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Old 30 January 2019, 09:37 AM   #23
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Very nice. Congrats!

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Old 30 January 2019, 09:49 AM   #24
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That is a beautiful watch congratulations.
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Old 30 January 2019, 10:03 AM   #25
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Congrats! Great watch.
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Old 30 January 2019, 10:04 AM   #26
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Great watch congratulations
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Old 30 January 2019, 10:12 AM   #27
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Ask, and you shall receive. My all American Trio Of Strats. Thanks for the Congrats guys.
Excellent placement of the Polar with the Olympic White strat, and great guitar trio in general! I think a Polar Explorer ii was the first Rolex John Mayer bought, so it seems fitting for guitars. Based on the mint pickguards and rosewood necks, which appear to be slabs, I'm guessing all 1959-1962 range? Think I may need to start the watch and guitar thread...
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Old 30 January 2019, 10:16 AM   #28
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Ask, and you shall receive. My all American Trio Of Strats. Thanks for the Congrats guys.
That's what I'm talking about !

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Old 30 January 2019, 10:23 AM   #29
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Congratulations Rich, looks great
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