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Old 2 January 2014, 10:39 AM   #1
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I think I've got this watch addiction licked...

After all, I haven't bought a watch all year!


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Old 2 January 2014, 10:47 AM   #2
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[QUOTE=Lew Archer;4637362]After all, I haven't bought a watch all

Very funny.
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Old 2 January 2014, 10:51 AM   #3
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Old 2 January 2014, 11:05 AM   #5
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Old 2 January 2014, 11:07 AM   #6
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Old 2 January 2014, 12:56 PM   #7
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Old 2 January 2014, 01:02 PM   #8
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To the OP, all I got to say is.....you are sure showing constraint and excellent Willpower!!!
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Old 3 January 2014, 02:09 PM   #9
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To the OP, all I got to say is.....you are sure showing constraint and excellent Willpower!!!

Yes, indeed. A pinnacle of self restraint.

So far...
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Old 2 January 2014, 01:07 PM   #10
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I bought, I think, three watches last year. However, they don't fall into the luxury category. They just prove how weak I am when it comes to watches. No watch is beneath me.





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Old 2 January 2014, 11:32 PM   #11
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I bought, I think, three watches last year. However, they don't fall into the luxury category. They just prove how weak I am when it comes to watches. No watch is beneath me.

Grady, what does the green, yellow and red bar under the hands and above U.S. MARINES mean/signify please? It looks like a medal ribbon/bar.
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Old 3 January 2014, 05:40 PM   #12
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Grady, what does the green, yellow and red bar under the hands and above U.S. MARINES mean/signify please? It looks like a medal ribbon/bar.
Service in RVN.
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Old 3 January 2014, 06:38 PM   #13
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Service in RVN.
Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!

That's absolutely correct.

That is the Vietnam Service Ribbon.

Been there; done that.
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Old 2 January 2014, 01:11 PM   #14
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Good job. You know those sound like famous last words...
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Old 2 January 2014, 01:37 PM   #15
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I will say that last year I bought two "Railroad Quality" Pocket Watches because they were both excellent buys. And one was a Pocket Watch made by Hamilton and bought by the U.S. Army(Ordinance)during WW II to be used in the European Theatre. It did see use but of course I have no proof where or when it was actually used.....

AND...we did buy the Love of my life, Pam, a Rolex Watch back in August to celebrate our 35th Wedding Anniversary. She hadn't been wearing a wristwatch for years but when we walked into our Jewelry store and AD she saw the new Rolex Display...and the rest is history. I will say that everyday now she wears that watch with pride and I'm just happy that it brings her Happiness!!!

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Old 3 January 2014, 02:19 AM   #16
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I will say that last year I bought two "Railroad Quality" Pocket Watches because they were both excellent buys. And one was a Pocket Watch made by Hamilton and bought by the U.S. Army(Ordinance)during WW II to be used in the European Theatre. It did see use but of course I have no proof where or when it was actually used.....

AND...we did buy the Love of my life, Pam, a Rolex Watch back in August to celebrate our 35th Wedding Anniversary. She hadn't been wearing a wristwatch for years but when we walked into our Jewelry store and AD she saw the new Rolex Display...and the rest is history. I will say that everyday now she wears that watch with pride and I'm just happy that it brings her Happiness!!!

Take care.....Leo
Congratulations to you guys on your 35th, Leo.
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Old 3 January 2014, 08:20 AM   #17
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Congratulations to you guys on your 35th, Leo.
Thank you for your kind thoughts, any relationship takes some work and compromise but in the end...it all worth it!!!

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Old 3 January 2014, 02:31 AM   #18
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I will say that last year I bought two "Railroad Quality" Pocket Watches because they were both excellent buys. And one was a Pocket Watch made by Hamilton and bought by the U.S. Army(Ordinance)during WW II to be used in the European Theatre. It did see use but of course I have no proof where or when it was actually used.....

AND...we did buy the Love of my life, Pam, a Rolex Watch back in August to celebrate our 35th Wedding Anniversary. She hadn't been wearing a wristwatch for years but when we walked into our Jewelry store and AD she saw the new Rolex Display...and the rest is history. I will say that everyday now she wears that watch with pride and I'm just happy that it brings her Happiness!!!

Take care.....Leo
Congratulations Leo my friend on your anniversary!
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Old 3 January 2014, 08:24 AM   #19
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Congratulations Leo my friend on your anniversary!
Thank you my friend...it's amazing how fast time goes by and our best effort produced our son who is now 29yrs. and well adjusted and responsible!!!

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Old 3 January 2014, 02:07 PM   #20
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Thank you my friend...it's amazing how fast time goes by and our best effort produced our son who is now 29yrs. and well adjusted and responsible!!!



Take care.....Leo

Double congratulations on your marriage and child rearing success!
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Old 2 January 2014, 10:13 PM   #21
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Old 3 January 2014, 03:17 AM   #22
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Old 3 January 2014, 09:36 AM   #23
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[QUOTE=Lew Archer;4637362]After all, I haven't bought a watch all year!


Lew, You don't want to be known as a quitter now do you??
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Old 3 January 2014, 02:31 PM   #24
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You need to get out and buy a Rolex right now!!!! Also, check your pulse, you might be dead!!!
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Old 9 January 2014, 07:07 AM   #25
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I walked past the Rolex boutique in Beverly Hills yesterday. Paused at the window, but didn't go in.

Why take chances?
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Old 9 January 2014, 07:44 AM   #26
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To the OP ... congrats!
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