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Old 21 August 2013, 04:54 AM   #1
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Just in time for a little trip... (incoming)

I took delivery of this old piece



I was "this" close to pick one up back in 1999, at an event where I got to meet Kurt Klaus by the way, but at the end I opted for a Submariner 16610. That Sub is of course still with me but I figured it was time to give this Aquatimer GST in titanium (3536-01) a try. It arrived this morning, found another classic during lunch grab a quick wristshot.



The bracelet adjustment is a bit tricky to start with but once adjusted the watch is supremely comfortable on the wrist. Clearly in the less-is-more genre that I so love (like my Explorer 114270 etc). This is a perfect example of what IWC produced pre-Richemont group - classic, no nonsense and timeless.

I also ordered the velcro strap from the boutique in NYC (such nice and helpful people)

It is not my first GST watch, I used to own the Deep One



But I had too much trouble with the depth guage (technically very complex). It is piece that is more cool to own than practical in real life.

I'm heading out for a trip tomorrow and you can count on this watch joining me for the journey! :-)

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Old 21 August 2013, 05:53 AM   #2
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Cool IWC!
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Old 21 August 2013, 05:55 AM   #3
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A classic from the time when IWC did great pieces
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Old 21 August 2013, 05:59 AM   #4
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congrats Patrick !
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Old 21 August 2013, 08:18 AM   #5
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A great watch, Patrick. My favorite Aquatimer model.
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Old 21 August 2013, 08:21 AM   #6
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I think that watch looks great and fits you very well Patrick, congratulations!
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Old 21 August 2013, 09:46 PM   #7
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Thanks lads! I'm off on travel so another slow TRF week.
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Thanks lads! I'm off on travel so another slow TRF week.
Have fun and be safe Patrick!
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Old 21 August 2013, 10:29 PM   #9
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Congrats and enjoy your trip.
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Old 21 August 2013, 10:47 PM   #10
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Nice---congrats Patrick!
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Old 22 August 2013, 12:32 AM   #11
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Love this watch !!! Great going ...
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Old 22 August 2013, 08:41 AM   #12
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Landed earlier today at the first destination. Got in a taxi to the hotel, which was a bit more like a Cannonball race over some curvy roads up and down mountains. Then I noticed the base position of the steering wheel - this is while going straight forward, mind you...

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Old 22 August 2013, 09:14 AM   #13
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That's not the only crazy $ht you'll see in el Salvador ... Have fun
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Enjoy Patrick - great piece and safe travels
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