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20 October 2022, 12:25 AM
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Falling in (Watch) love in Italia
While on vacation in Italy, in the charming old city of Lecce, I became enchanted and fell in love!
Our first night, we walked past a Rolex AD…closed. But, there in the window, behind the roll-down gate, next to a blue BB58, was the P01. It was a watch I had dismissed when it was launched. Ugly…huge…bizarre…unnecessary…unwanted. Yet, this being the first one I’d seen in person, I did find it somewhat captivating. Over the next few days, we walked by several times, but it was always off hours. Each time, more gazing. Finally, had the chance to go in and check it out. Sealed the deal! What I love - it’s a Tudor sport watch design from the 60s that’s not a Rolex sibling. - it’s a cool backstory - as a tool watch junky, I think the bezel mechanism is cool. Over the top, perhaps silly, but damn cool nonetheless. - crown guard reminds me a bit of my old Seiko 6105-8110 - somehow this gives off that original exp2 vibe more than the GMT Pro - and, of course, it will always remind me of our trip! Anyway…here she is 
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20 October 2022, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: US
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Great pickup. Enjoy!
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20 October 2022, 12:44 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: jay
Location: North London
Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB
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Congrats ,,,
Nice pic,,,,, |
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20 October 2022, 01:09 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Congratulations,
 I can see why you kept going back 
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20 October 2022, 01:28 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Bay Area
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Awesome! Congratulations!
A friend whom I met in Verona few weeks ago is in Lecce now. Seems like a very charming town. |
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20 October 2022, 05:34 PM
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It’s lovely. A place to casually enjoy for a few days especially now as the tourists have thinned out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 October 2022, 01:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Northeast
Watch: My first, Sub Date
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Congrats
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20 October 2022, 01:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Real Name: A-Aron
Location: Utah
Watch: 126710BLNR 226570
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What a great memento of your trip! I always love buying things on vacation, congrats!
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20 October 2022, 02:03 AM
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Watch: Yachtmaster
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Huge congrats, I think this is one of the nicest Tudors around. Enjoy it
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20 October 2022, 02:13 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: USA
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Discount?
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20 October 2022, 05:36 PM
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Yes, about 10%, but I had to negotiate it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 October 2022, 02:17 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Ben
Location: Valley of the Sun
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Congrats on a great story and pick up!
Wear it in good health! |
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20 October 2022, 02:25 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Usa
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Congrats
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20 October 2022, 02:46 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
Posts: 10,623
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Congratulations! You certainly have the wrist for it!
I think that’s the only thing holding a lot of potential buyers back, the length of the watch. Other than that, it’s a great vintage tool look |
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20 October 2022, 06:45 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Mark
Location: Sydney
Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne
Posts: 517
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Holiday romances never last. ;)
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20 October 2022, 05:37 PM
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20 October 2022, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: UK
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Nice - Congratulations!
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20 October 2022, 07:48 AM
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Almost poetic in the storytelling. Enjoy!
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20 October 2022, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Real Name: Luis
Location: Texas
Watch: SS Submariner Date
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looks great ...congratulations!
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20 October 2022, 09:03 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Adam
Location: Far East
Watch: Golden Tuna
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Congratulations. I bought my Tudor Ranger from an AD in Arezzo, Tuscany in 2014. Saw it in the window before lunch, walked around town, had lunch with a couple glasses of Chianti, went back and bought it. I liked the fact that, being in the window, the watch had been part of the local street scenery in some small way for a few days. Great souvenir!
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20 October 2022, 05:37 PM
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Agreed…it’s an ingrained part of our time there. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 October 2022, 11:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Northeast
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Sounds like a meaningful purchase and definitely not on impulse given you had several days to think about it. Meant to be, congrats!
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20 October 2022, 12:10 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
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Congratulations!
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20 October 2022, 12:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: singapore
Posts: 6,424
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Great watch - congrats!
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20 October 2022, 12:32 PM
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Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
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Big congrats & enjoy!
Took a test drive while in Maui back in 2019 and was really taken with it. Love every quirk about this unique piece. dP
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20 October 2022, 12:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Real Name: Brad
Location: Georgia
Posts: 46
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Congratulations! Beautiful momento of your trip! Wear in good health!
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20 October 2022, 09:14 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Location: North Carolina
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Congratulations.
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20 October 2022, 09:17 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Gary
Location: USA
Watch: Daytona
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Congrats!
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20 October 2022, 09:18 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Francisco
Location: San Juan, PR
Watch: Is Ticking !
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Congrats!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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20 October 2022, 10:48 PM
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TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron
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It’s a cool watch. Congratulations
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