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Old 23 June 2015, 11:01 AM   #31
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:02 AM   #32
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Fantastic pictures as always. That was a really good read, and I'm flattered that you included a picture of my watch and remembered the write-up I did on diving with plexi subs.

Thanks for sharing
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:03 AM   #33
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Amazing post! I know that so much of vintage value is in original parts...but man, that new-looking 1675 is a thing of beauty. Congrats on everything.
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:11 AM   #34
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Long read, but well worth the time :-) Thanks for sharing.
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:14 AM   #35
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Very cool story. I'm hard pressed to disagree with you. You have a Pepsi GMT Master that qualifies as the "beater" of the trio, the white gold Sub which I would qualify as the daily piece, and the JLC for more formal occasions. Great photos.
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:18 AM   #36
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Nice thread, impressive journey and congrats on the boy!
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:27 AM   #37
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Nice post. Thank you for sharing.
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:32 AM   #38
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Great post. All the best
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:37 AM   #39
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Awesome story. Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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Old 23 June 2015, 11:43 AM   #40
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Fantastic all around.
Great story great pics.
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Old 23 June 2015, 11:49 AM   #41
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Amazing, great post.
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Old 23 June 2015, 12:51 PM   #42
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Fantastic post. Had me totally absorbed!

Congrats on "all" the "acquisitions."
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Old 23 June 2015, 12:59 PM   #43
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Wow what a great post!! Thanks so much for sharing all that with us!! And most importantly.....
Congrats on the birth of your healthy baby and obtaining the WG sub, a truly amazing total watch!
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Old 23 June 2015, 01:11 PM   #44
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What a great story! Thank you for sharing it!


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Old 23 June 2015, 01:14 PM   #45
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Awesome post! I really enjoyed reading this and found that we have a similar collection philosophy.
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Old 23 June 2015, 01:19 PM   #46
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Wow, that was quite the post. Thank you for walking us through your story!

Och stort grattis till den nya familjemedlemmen!

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Old 23 June 2015, 01:22 PM   #47
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Impressive...
Enjoyed it very much..
Thank you for sharing..
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Old 23 June 2015, 01:40 PM   #48
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this is one of the best stories i've read in a long time. congratulations! your child is beautiful and your collection is impressive. Well done all the way around.

thank you so much for sharing this with us. Great photos, btw.

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Old 23 June 2015, 01:45 PM   #49
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Old 23 June 2015, 01:47 PM   #50
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Great story and visuals to boot!

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Old 23 June 2015, 01:51 PM   #51
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Awesome pics and great story. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 23 June 2015, 02:00 PM   #52
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OP - quick question - did you get the crystal and/or cyclops replaced on your 116613? It seems that the mag changed from lower to higher mag in your pics. I heard of numerous ones shipping from Rolex with a lower mag. Just curious.

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Old 23 June 2015, 02:05 PM   #53
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Great post and I enjoyed the journey and photos. Your MUT moon phase phase reignited my itch for this watch again. :)
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Old 23 June 2015, 02:38 PM   #54
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Old 23 June 2015, 03:27 PM   #55
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Lovely trio for sure, ser riktigt bra ut David och STORT grattis till knodden ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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Old 23 June 2015, 04:10 PM   #56
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Wow! so many great photos and watches, beautiful story too!

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Old 23 June 2015, 04:20 PM   #57
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A very enjoyable read, and a great ending.

Good health to you and the family.
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Old 23 June 2015, 04:23 PM   #58
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Awesome post! Congrats
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Old 23 June 2015, 06:03 PM   #59
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SO well told. Thanks for sharing. Congrats on your collection and new born too
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Old 23 June 2015, 06:06 PM   #60
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Thankyou for this read! it was really good.
Congrats with the child and the watches.
but a white gold submariner as beater?
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