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12 March 2009, 04:08 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Abel
Location: Down South
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No Guards SUB!! I Finally GOT my GRAIL ROLEX!!
Hi Friends!!
I got it!! I´m very happy to have it in my wrist. I´d love to share my finding, and had posted it in the Review section. Please see it in: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...50#post1039750 I´ll very much appreciate your comments friends!! Kind regards, Abel
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50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub. 
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12 March 2009, 04:39 AM
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All I can say is WOW
 Congratulations! As a collector, I can appreciate the effort in looking for something like that! Beautiful!!!!!
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12 March 2009, 04:42 AM
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Real Name: Andy
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huge congrats on getting your dream watch.
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12 March 2009, 04:46 AM
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wonderful watch!
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12 March 2009, 04:46 AM
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Glad your dreams came true Abel, many congratulations
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12 March 2009, 04:50 AM
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Awesome!!!!! Love that patina....!!!! Congratulations!!!
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12 March 2009, 04:51 AM
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Congrats! She's a beauty!!!
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12 March 2009, 04:54 AM
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You have obtained the unobtainable. A HUGE congrats.
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12 March 2009, 04:54 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Abel
Location: Down South
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Thank you friends!! It´s so nice to share this with all of you!!
I appreciate your kind comments! Kind regards, Abel
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12 March 2009, 05:09 AM
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I'm happy that you're happy.....
Can you post some pics on this thread I just don't have the energy to click the above link....
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12 March 2009, 05:27 AM
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congrats!!
wear it in good health |
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12 March 2009, 05:33 AM
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Congrats my friend! Thats a very nice one you got there! Wear it well!
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12 March 2009, 05:38 AM
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Congratulations
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12 March 2009, 05:43 AM
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Hola amigo!!
Well you got it at last!! Huge congrats brother!!
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12 March 2009, 05:44 AM
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That's the ticket! Only a few folks own such a piece. Congrats!
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12 March 2009, 05:46 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Abel
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Thank you again friends!!
Your kind nice words just add to the enjoyment of this piece! Thank you so much TRF!! I sincerely appreciate your kind comments! Bruno: please just make a click! Anyway, here you go with a pix! Kind cordial regards, Abel   
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12 March 2009, 11:05 AM
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12 March 2009, 11:43 AM
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That is fantastic. I love the way vintage Rolex watches still look great, and not dated at all. Congratulations on acquiring your dream watch.
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12 March 2009, 05:47 AM
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Gracias Dalton!!
Thanks Kyle!! Appreciate your kind message!
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12 March 2009, 05:58 AM
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Abel, CONGRATS!!!!!!!! Amazing!
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12 March 2009, 06:38 AM
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Phthai: Its a pleasure to share this story and piece with TRF friends! Thanks for your comments friends!!
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12 March 2009, 06:02 AM
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Ebel ! Congratulation! You are a great story teller! I enjoy it very much so! Thank you for sharing your passion!
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12 March 2009, 07:15 AM
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wow, amazing. great posts abel. photos are beautiful. i'm really happy for you. whats next?.....
good work fella "asteroids do not concern me admiral, i want that ship" |
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12 March 2009, 08:35 AM
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What a beauty......btw I did make the click.
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12 March 2009, 08:43 AM
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Hi Abel-
That is a fantastic watch Unbelievable how something 50 years old can still look so very classy today. That speaks loud to the timeless design of the Sub. I am happy you found your grail - congrats and enjoy that beauty!
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12 March 2009, 08:45 AM
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My compliments!!!!
Just superb!
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12 March 2009, 08:52 AM
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What a watch Abel, just such a classic in superb condition, I know how you must be feeling, heart stoping stuff, just a brilliant find, where to from here ?
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12 March 2009, 08:52 AM
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WOW Abel, what can I say? That's a beautiful example.
I'm very happy for you that you were able to find your grail. Enjoy it in good health my friend
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12 March 2009, 09:04 AM
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congratulation, you own a part of Rolex history and a part of your passion history.
Enjoy your wearing !!
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12 March 2009, 09:07 AM
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Huge congratulations, I am delighted it worked out so well for you Abel
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