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Muzz · 30 August 2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Thanks for everyone's input! The Tudor won by a large margin followed by the sub but I just couldn't spring for either. This thread helped me realize I need a model more suited to the location and task at hand.

So you all helped me end up here, about to catch my flight with an Explorer II at my side.

Absolutely incredible!!! What a truly iconic piece to take with you!!!

I will never forget the pics of Prince Harry wearing his on deployment and always thought it looked amazing.

Please have a very safe tour and provide updates along the way!!

Again, wonderful choice!!

LawrenceNightingale · 30 August 2017, 12:48 PM

I'd go with the Hulk. God forbid, you're in a position you don't want to be in on the ground (Viper driver, I presume), you'll have something recognizable to use in potential negotiations. Godspeed, Sir.

Rebel · 30 August 2017, 12:51 PM

Keep your head down and your powder dry.

Heff · 30 August 2017, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Thanks for everyone's input! The Tudor won by a large margin followed by the sub but I just couldn't spring for either. This thread helped me realize I need a model more suited to the location and task at hand.

So you all helped me end up here, about to catch my flight with an Explorer II at my side.

Excellent choice brother. Stay safe over there.

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vipereaper30 · 30 August 2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

Again, wonderful choice!!

Thanks Muzz I told my wife it was your fault as the primary instigator here. Hope you don't mind!

vipereaper30 · 30 August 2017, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Heff

Excellent choice brother. Stay safe over there.

Likewise, excellent taste there and a great photo! Headed through Germany shortly will be dreaming of dirndls and beer you lucky man.

Pmt2 · 30 August 2017, 01:37 PM

Nice choice. Be safe and thank you for your service.

mtgjr · 30 August 2017, 01:38 PM

Be safe..... and thank you for your service!

Joemck · 30 August 2017, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pmt2

Nice choice. Be safe and thank you for your service.

And Godspeed for a swift & healthy return. Our prayers are with you and your brothers.

vipereaper30 · 30 August 2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Buellrider

Stay safe.

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Originally Posted by Seaward

Excellent pick up. Thank you for your service!

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Good luck and safe travels.

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Originally Posted by LawrenceNightingale

Godspeed, Sir.

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Originally Posted by Rebel

Keep your head down and your powder dry.

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Originally Posted by Pmt2

Be safe and thank you for your service.

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Originally Posted by mtgjr

Be safe..... and thank you for your service!

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Originally Posted by Joemck

And Godspeed for a swift & healthy return. Our prayers are with you and your brothers.

Appreciate all of the kind sentiments from everyone, thank you.

Hopefully I'll be able to get some decent pics to share along the way.

MJK737 · 30 August 2017, 02:02 PM

Good choice you'll be glad you brought it especially when you get home. I brought my GMT Master 16750, a Resco Patriot and a Casio Pathfinder on a one year deployment to AFG. Once there we had a unit procurement for Marathon GSAR's so I wound up with four watches to rotate from. I wore the 16750 most of the time and left the others locked in my Pelican Case. I never had any issues with theft (although I was in a small tighnight unit) and travelled all over the country. I still wear the 16750 as a work watch and every time I look at it I just smile as it has some amazing stories. Your next dilemma will be trying to figure out what the next watch will be with the deployment scratch. I opted for the Kobold Polar Surveyor. Best of luck and stay safe Brother!

DramaTurtle · 30 August 2017, 02:03 PM

I think the Aerospace is perfect for a deployment.

OK just saw that you went out and got yourself an ExII. Epic.

Muzz · 30 August 2017, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vipereaper30

Thanks Muzz I told my wife it was your fault as the primary instigator here. Hope you don't mind!

I don't mind at all Brother!! To me this is the most epic deployment watch of our generation.

It adds a cool factor to a difficult situation and reminds us that we are all Brothers In Arms.

I really hope it is uneventful and smooth.

Wishing you and your family all the strength in the world to get back home safe and sound!!

golfertrb · 30 August 2017, 03:32 PM

Congratulations! I have the very same - it's my only Rolex and I am thoroughly enjoying it! I got last December and it's just fantastic. Thank you so much for your service - be safe and God speed.

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15minprior · 30 August 2017, 05:42 PM

Not on a deployment by any means but a "mil-sub" is always a good choice.

Emoney11 · 30 August 2017, 08:55 PM

Another vote for tudor

Stay safe and thank you for your service

Donna in Texas · 30 August 2017, 09:06 PM

Glad you have your G-Shock to take any abuse. For your second watch, I would bring the one that gave me the greatest comfort.For example, if it were me I would bring an old Omega that my father wore when he is was in the Army during the Korean war. Whatever your choice, go with the well wishes of a grateful nation. Thanks and good luck.

doramas · 30 August 2017, 09:20 PM

Breitling

southcarolina1801 · 30 August 2017, 10:27 PM

I voted for the LV. The Sub is a tank and take the abuse of battle (should you wear it in the field)

shoe-bop · 30 August 2017, 10:42 PM

Sub and thank you for your service. Be safe..

jaySL350 · 31 August 2017, 12:50 AM

Great choice and i did vote for the tudor,,
stay safe,,,,,jay

Runnin' Rebel · 31 August 2017, 01:04 AM

I voted Tudor but excellent choice, don't let your CO see it he might be jealous 😒 Perfect Explorer!

Keep safe..

encarter13 · 31 August 2017, 03:01 AM

I voted LVc. However, I would consider putting it on Rubber B/Everest for the deployment.

Lordofrolex · 31 August 2017, 03:10 AM

Bronze on a strap!

KeithP · 31 August 2017, 03:30 AM

Thank you for your service. Breitling.

gd12188 · 31 August 2017, 03:31 AM

I voted Rolex. Thank you for your service. Stay safe!

Sunny Arizona · 31 August 2017, 03:48 AM

Three tours for me. I'd take whichever one that wouldn't bother you to get broken beyond repair.

MTdweller · 31 August 2017, 04:47 AM

Great choice! Stay safe and thank you for your service.

vipereaper30 · 31 August 2017, 09:54 AM

So far I've had three timezone changes with at least three more to go. This movement makes it a breeze!

BNABOD · 31 August 2017, 10:37 PM

simple the answer is whatever will fit in the trunk of the Dragon Lady.
and take some nice pics with the SYERS II camera will you.

View Poll Results: Which watch for desert deployment?
Breitling Aerospace	39	14.61%
Tudor Black Bay Bronze	115	43.07%
Rolex Sub LVc	99	37.08%
Bremont Alt1-C	14	5.24%
Voters: 267. You may not vote on this poll

30 August 2017, 12:51 PM	#93
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Keep your head down and your powder dry. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

30 August 2017, 02:02 PM	#101
MJK737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AZ Watch: This, Hold my Beer Posts: 369	Good choice you'll be glad you brought it especially when you get home. I brought my GMT Master 16750, a Resco Patriot and a Casio Pathfinder on a one year deployment to AFG. Once there we had a unit procurement for Marathon GSAR's so I wound up with four watches to rotate from. I wore the 16750 most of the time and left the others locked in my Pelican Case. I never had any issues with theft (although I was in a small tighnight unit) and travelled all over the country. I still wear the 16750 as a work watch and every time I look at it I just smile as it has some amazing stories. Your next dilemma will be trying to figure out what the next watch will be with the deployment scratch. I opted for the Kobold Polar Surveyor. Best of luck and stay safe Brother! __________________ Regards: MJK Last edited by MJK737; 30 August 2017 at 02:03 PM.. Reason: Sp

31 August 2017, 01:04 AM	#112
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I voted Tudor but excellent choice, don't let your CO see it he might be jealous 😒 Perfect Explorer! Keep safe.. __________________ ♛

31 August 2017, 03:01 AM	#113
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	I voted LVc. However, I would consider putting it on Rubber B/Everest for the deployment. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

30 August 2017, 12:48 PM	#92
LawrenceNightingale "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: FloriDUH Watch: Sub No-Date Posts: 110	I'd go with the Hulk. God forbid, you're in a position you don't want to be in on the ground (Viper driver, I presume), you'll have something recognizable to use in potential negotiations. Godspeed, Sir.

30 August 2017, 01:37 PM	#97
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Nice choice. Be safe and thank you for your service.

30 August 2017, 01:38 PM	#98
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Be safe..... and thank you for your service!

30 August 2017, 03:32 PM	#104
golfertrb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Moore, OK Posts: 64	Congratulations! I have the very same - it's my only Rolex and I am thoroughly enjoying it! I got last December and it's just fantastic. Thank you so much for your service - be safe and God speed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2017, 05:42 PM	#105
15minprior "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CONUS Posts: 57	Not on a deployment by any means but a "mil-sub" is always a good choice.

30 August 2017, 08:55 PM	#106
Emoney11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 143	Another vote for tudor Stay safe and thank you for your service

30 August 2017, 09:06 PM	#107
Donna in Texas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Texas Watch: newbie/none yet Posts: 4	Glad you have your G-Shock to take any abuse. For your second watch, I would bring the one that gave me the greatest comfort.For example, if it were me I would bring an old Omega that my father wore when he is was in the Army during the Korean war. Whatever your choice, go with the well wishes of a grateful nation. Thanks and good luck.

30 August 2017, 09:20 PM	#108
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Breitling

30 August 2017, 10:27 PM	#109
southcarolina1801 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Peach State Posts: 735	I voted for the LV. The Sub is a tank and take the abuse of battle (should you wear it in the field)

30 August 2017, 10:42 PM	#110
shoe-bop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Iowa Posts: 150	Sub and thank you for your service. Be safe..

31 August 2017, 12:50 AM	#111
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Great choice and i did vote for the tudor,, stay safe,,,,,jay

31 August 2017, 03:10 AM	#114
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Bronze on a strap! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

31 August 2017, 03:30 AM	#115
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Thank you for your service. Breitling.

31 August 2017, 03:31 AM	#116
gd12188 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Greg Location: Cleveland Posts: 62	I voted Rolex. Thank you for your service. Stay safe!

31 August 2017, 03:48 AM	#117
Sunny Arizona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Brad Location: Colorado Watch: 16613 Posts: 1,264	Three tours for me. I'd take whichever one that wouldn't bother you to get broken beyond repair.

31 August 2017, 04:47 AM	#118
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Great choice! Stay safe and thank you for your service.

31 August 2017, 09:54 AM	#119
vipereaper30 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: BMF Location: Tennessee USA Watch: FPJ UTC Posts: 2,263	So far I've had three timezone changes with at least three more to go. This movement makes it a breeze!

31 August 2017, 10:37 PM	#120
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	simple the answer is whatever will fit in the trunk of the Dragon Lady. and take some nice pics with the SYERS II camera will you.

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