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Old 7 January 2014, 12:18 PM   #1
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On Its Way!
Explorer II 216570 finally on its way. Will be my first one to own, might end up taking the place of my 116610. Never thought I would be interested in this particular sports model but grew on me from highlinetime..patiently waiting
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Old 7 January 2014, 12:19 PM   #2
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Old 7 January 2014, 12:21 PM   #3
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Awesome. Advanced congrats!
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Old 7 January 2014, 12:27 PM   #4
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Old 7 January 2014, 12:37 PM   #5
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Old 7 January 2014, 12:44 PM   #6
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very nice.. congratulations!
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Old 7 January 2014, 12:44 PM   #7
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Old 7 January 2014, 12:52 PM   #8
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without question a great pick and great watch
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Old 7 January 2014, 01:14 PM   #9
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Old 7 January 2014, 01:30 PM   #10
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Old 7 January 2014, 01:40 PM   #11
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Old 7 January 2014, 01:44 PM   #12
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You'll definitely love it!

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Old 7 January 2014, 02:30 PM   #13
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Looks great, a big congratulations in advance!
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Old 7 January 2014, 02:35 PM   #14
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I've had mine for a year and a half... amazing watch!
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Old 7 January 2014, 02:44 PM   #15
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Old 7 January 2014, 03:06 PM   #16
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Old 7 January 2014, 03:09 PM   #17
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Pictures don't do that watch justice!
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Old 7 January 2014, 03:39 PM   #18
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Old 7 January 2014, 08:22 PM   #19
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Old 7 January 2014, 08:31 PM   #20
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I feel the same way about it
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Old 7 January 2014, 09:20 PM   #21
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Old 7 January 2014, 09:23 PM   #22
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Can't wait to see it on your wrist, congratulations!
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Old 7 January 2014, 09:23 PM   #23
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Old 7 January 2014, 09:25 PM   #24
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congrats. nice choice!
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Old 7 January 2014, 11:41 PM   #25
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Old 8 January 2014, 12:10 AM   #26
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Old 8 January 2014, 12:20 AM   #27
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Old 8 January 2014, 12:22 AM   #28
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Old 8 January 2014, 12:23 AM   #29
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Old 8 January 2014, 01:47 AM   #30
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Great piece ~ Congrats!
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