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22 September 2010, 09:07 AM
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Location: Dallas TX
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After much debate... I consolidated my collection and went after my 1 true grail...
If you guys will take a trip down memory lane with me and remember this thread I made a while back:
Would you give up your entire collection for your 1 true grail? Well... I'm happy to report that I did... and the outcome has me happy and excited as heck!!! After months of searching I finally found a PRISTINE condition Panda "Big Red" 6263... a FULL FULL FULL set!!! Punched papers with original box, and the hang tag with matching serial numbers!!! I took it down to a vintage Rolex shop in Georgetown to have it appraised/looked at/verified and they agreed.. it's quite the piece and I got a GREAT deal on it!! This will be the last decision I make by myself for this amount of $$ as I am getting married in under 20 days... they say a crown for every achievement.. well... this is it... my crown for closing out my single life and beginning anew with the person I love most on this planet. Since this is my 1st foray into the world of vintage I ended up bugging the heck out of quite a few people on here with PM's to assist me in validating and verifying pictures of potential watches. I wanted to thank those people for putting up with my annoying PM's: Beaumont Miller II, mike, stevemulholland3, jedly1, and last but not least oscar aka bodybump (he caught the brunt of my frantic txt's/PM's at midnight but was more than willing to help everytime I reached out) In all honesty, w/o their help and guidance I would have ended up making a bad decision. People on here are so willing to help others out... TRF really amazes me everyday!! It's TRULY a family here and one that I am PROUD to say I am a part of. So with no further adieu... straight to the meat of it:       everyone!!!!!
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22 September 2010, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kansas
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WOW!!
Congrats she is a beauty! Thinking about a similar collection consolidation myself |
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22 September 2010, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
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Congrats. I have thought of doing the same only I'm not sure if I could live with one watch.
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22 September 2010, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Tim
Location: tennessee
Watch: 16623 YM
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Congratulations Yazo,I am happy for you.Wear it in the best of Health
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22 September 2010, 09:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Watch: Rolex
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THANK YOU GENTLEMEN!!! I should say that I still have my Sub... I mean I can't consolidate all the way right????
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22 September 2010, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: North Florida
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Congrats, Yazo!
I am glad to see the watch is not sitting on the ledge this time... 
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22 September 2010, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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It is amazing!!
 I'm so glad it all work out for you. There is something so special about having that one true grail. Congrats on a very special piece and wear it well.
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22 September 2010, 09:14 AM
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22 September 2010, 09:15 AM
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22 September 2010, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
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Yes!!! I knew you would do it, congrats it looks great!
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22 September 2010, 09:18 AM
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22 September 2010, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Sacramento
Watch: Rolex woot! woot!
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Live long healthy & prosper with your new bride!
(you know: have 12 healthy kids, a big house, big mortgage, ..Oh BTW Congrats on your grail
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22 September 2010, 09:26 AM
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22 September 2010, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: The OC
Watch: Daytona,GMT,PAM 90
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wow. a truly amazing watch. congrats. a true beauty.
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22 September 2010, 09:29 AM
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That is beautiful. Congratulations. And good luck with your marriage. I truly appreciate what you said in your original post. That was that you will be with the one you truly love.
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22 September 2010, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
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Congrats Yazo! Great choice!! Beautiful --all the best with it!
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22 September 2010, 09:35 AM
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Oh man......
 That is awesome Yazo...! You must be over the moon at the moment!!! So happy for you mate as I know the anguish you had in this choice....... A huge congrats on both the watch and the upcoming wedding! PS: at least this time there were no shots of it hanging on the rail of your balcony....
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22 September 2010, 09:35 AM
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Congrats!!!
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22 September 2010, 09:39 AM
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Location: Rocky Mountains
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Wow! I'd LOVE to own one of those one day! Congrats on your new purchase and upcoming nuptuals!
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22 September 2010, 09:40 AM
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Congrats, that's an awesome piece
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22 September 2010, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Congrats on the Panda and on your upcoming marriage!
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22 September 2010, 09:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Chris
Location: usa
Watch: Rolex
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So awesome Yazo, I know it's been a long quest for you! Congrats and wear it in good health! Ive noticed you're not putting this one on your balcony's banister!
Also congratulations on your upcoming wedding.
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22 September 2010, 09:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Watch: Rolex
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Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope I'm as excited the day i get married as I am today! It's gonna be hard to top!! j/k!!!!
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22 September 2010, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Tyler
Location: Orlando
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Posts: 158
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Stunning watch!
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22 September 2010, 09:52 AM
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Real Name: Coop
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 I was thinking the same thing!  Well done Yaz! She looks pristine!  
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22 September 2010, 09:55 AM
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Real Name: Leo
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That is a stunningly good looking watch.
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22 September 2010, 09:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Chris
Location: Camden ME & STT
Watch: 116600
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very well done!
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22 September 2010, 09:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Watch: Rolex
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Thank you gentlemen!! I can't begin to tell you how satisfied I am!! It's almost like the disease for me has been cured................ well maybe not 100% cured!!!
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22 September 2010, 09:59 AM
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Location: Texas
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It sounds like you are on top of the world!
And it looks like it, too. Congrats on the watch. BIG congrats on the wedding.
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22 September 2010, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
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That's a damn fine timepiece sir.
Simply beautiful. Understated, classy... The dial is perfect. Congrats on the watch and on your pending marriage.. -db |
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