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Old 24 December 2014, 05:02 AM   #1
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Quite a journey

It's been a journey for me looking for an everyday tool watch and I've finally made a decision. Started looking at the 36mm explorer back in 2006 but was side tracked and explored different brands instead. When I wanted to get the explorer 39mm I was pulled to the side by the IWC Portuguese Chronograph instead. Then again wanted to purchase the Explorer but the IWC Pilot Mark XVI caught my eye because of its simplicity plus the date function. Then now I realize I didn't need the date, I went on to purchase the Explorer. HOWEVER, looking at my track record with the Explorer... It's quite obvious I did not end up getting it. It's almost perfect... But not quite to actually make the purchase. So now I've got my new tool watch and even have my warranty card dated Dec 25, 2014... Happy holidays everyone. And thank you everyone for those who've helped me through this journey. You know who you are. Haven't actually been posting but I've been reading the forum almost everyday since I joined. Happy new year too!!

Now for the pictures.
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:08 AM   #2
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nice choice, congrats!
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:26 AM   #3
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Very nice, Harvey. Well done and glad everything worked out for you. It looks fantastic on your wrist.

Love the fact the warranty card is dated for Christmas of this year. Well done.
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:31 AM   #4
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Looks great, a huge congrats!
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:33 AM   #5
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:33 AM   #6
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Merry Christmas! What a beauty.
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:35 AM   #7
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Very nice, Harvey. Well done and glad everything worked out for you. It looks fantastic on your wrist.

Love the fact the warranty card is dated for Christmas of this year. Well done.

Look at what inspired me yesterday.



And look what I got today. Hahaha

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Old 24 December 2014, 05:35 AM   #8
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Thanks everyone. :)
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:36 AM   #9
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Great watch, great choice! You'll not stop looking at it all Christmas Day I predict.
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:36 AM   #10
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Nice one congrats
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:43 AM   #11
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:47 AM   #12
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Nice watch! Congrats.
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:51 AM   #13
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Doesn't get much better than that for what you were looking for! Congrats and enjoy!!
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Old 24 December 2014, 05:51 AM   #14
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Look at what inspired me yesterday.



And look what I got today. Hahaha

Glad my Incoming post inspired you, Harvey. Wear it in good health, my friend.

Merry Christmas!
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Old 24 December 2014, 06:31 AM   #15
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Old 24 December 2014, 07:12 AM   #16
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It's a great tool watch indeed. Congrats!
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Old 24 December 2014, 07:15 AM   #17
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Wonderful Christmas present, congrats!
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Old 24 December 2014, 08:09 AM   #18
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That's great but you're only half way there... u need the mug

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Old 24 December 2014, 08:20 AM   #19
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Old 24 December 2014, 08:22 AM   #20
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Old 24 December 2014, 08:31 AM   #21
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Congratulations, Harvey. Your watch looks fabulous!


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Old 24 December 2014, 09:34 AM   #22
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Old 25 December 2014, 09:43 PM   #23
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Congrats, wear it in good days
Nice choice
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Old 25 December 2014, 09:52 PM   #24
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Old 25 December 2014, 10:16 PM   #25
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Congratulations! Nice write up on the journey!
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Old 25 December 2014, 10:23 PM   #26
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Great watch! Enjoy.
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Old 25 December 2014, 10:29 PM   #27
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Old 25 December 2014, 10:31 PM   #28
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Congrats on a beautiful watch. Merry Christmas.
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Old 25 December 2014, 10:33 PM   #29
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