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Old 18 August 2009, 09:00 AM   #1
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Tried on the 'Grail' YMII YG

Unfortunately, it's WAY to big, on my wrist at least. It's STUNNING, HEAVY and just breathtaking!! Even if I bought it, it's way too big on me, I couldn't pull it off...

I did get the James Dowling Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches as a bday present.... great read, ALOT of info, but alot of it is on vintage and history, which I'm not crazy over, but nonetheless a great read.

But one lousy 3 page chapter on the DD? Little disappointed by that, but overall, awesome book!
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Old 18 August 2009, 09:05 AM   #2
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Steve, many happy returns for yesterday.

I know what you mean about the YM II in YG. I tried one on in 2007, when I bought my DD. It was massive and very heavy indeed.

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Old 18 August 2009, 10:09 AM   #3
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Steve, many happy returns for yesterday.

I know what you mean about the YM II in YG. I tried one on in 2007, when I bought my DD. It was massive and very heavy indeed.

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Thanks bud!!

Everyone (well seemed like everyone) really disliked it when pics 1st started surfacing...I admit, 1st couple of pics, I though it looked too 'busy', but still thought it was amazing looking. Trying it on, though was a letdown. It looked plain silly on me. Having thin wrists to begin with doesn't help...oh well, I need a new grail...
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Old 19 August 2009, 04:38 AM   #4
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Thanks bud!!

Everyone (well seemed like everyone) really disliked it when pics 1st started surfacing...I admit, 1st couple of pics, I though it looked too 'busy', but still thought it was amazing looking. Trying it on, though was a letdown. It looked plain silly on me. Having thin wrists to begin with doesn't help...oh well, I need a new grail...
It certainly was enormous. When I was buying my Day-Date, it was dwarfed by such a horoligical leviathan as the YM II.

Whether you like them, or loathe them, the sheer bulk and weight of such pieces is extraordinary.
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Old 19 August 2009, 05:33 AM   #5
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It's an impressive piece with the movement but it's not my cup of tea.

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Old 19 August 2009, 06:25 AM   #6
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It is huge, and expensive.
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