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Old 28 November 2013, 10:49 AM   #61
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Congratulations! Great story with twists and turns. What a looker
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Old 28 November 2013, 10:50 AM   #62
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Congrats, Mike! Love it when a plan works out. :)
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Old 28 November 2013, 10:57 AM   #63
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Wonderful time piece. The journey makes the results even more satisfying.
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Old 28 November 2013, 10:58 AM   #64
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Congrats Mike! It's beautiful. One of these days I'll get a gold piece...
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Old 28 November 2013, 10:58 AM   #65
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Fantastic Mike. Such a special watch indeed!
Even though the complication isn't something 'practical' to most, it sure is fun to play with, and boy oh boy does it look goooooood!

Cheers to you!
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Old 28 November 2013, 10:58 AM   #66
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Mike, Congrats. That's a wonderful addition.

Sohail, I am still trying to resist.

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Old 28 November 2013, 10:59 AM   #67
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Magnificent! Grail of all grail(s) for me!!!! I am sure Ken will agree!!

Enjoy it in this holiday season friend!

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Old 28 November 2013, 11:05 AM   #68
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Mike, Congrats. That's a wonderful addition.

Sohail, I am still trying to resist.

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Old 28 November 2013, 11:08 AM   #69
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Magnificent! Grail of all grail(s) for me!!!! I am sure Ken will agree!!

Enjoy it in this holiday season friend!

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Old 28 November 2013, 11:20 AM   #70
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All I can say is...

Heh, HEh, HEH!!!!!

Absolutely your latest pickup! Nicely played my friend!

Wear that beauty in good health!
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Old 28 November 2013, 11:26 AM   #71
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Loved the story behind the purchase, congrats on a beautiful watch.


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Old 28 November 2013, 11:29 AM   #72
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Awesome thread Mike
Happy for you and your new addition
Enjoy!
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Old 28 November 2013, 11:34 AM   #73
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Congrats my friend! Very nicely done!
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Old 28 November 2013, 12:51 PM   #74
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Wow Mike, congrats.
I love the story behind the purchase, simply fantastic.
You see, you don't need to get mad at others incomings, you simply need to get EVEN!
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Old 28 November 2013, 12:58 PM   #75
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Great piece Mike. It looks fantastic I thought you were going with SS. What a surprise.
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:00 PM   #76
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Never heard a 116718 referred to as "mom" before! :-)
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:03 PM   #77
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Dang Mike - that is spectacular. Probably the only one on the Front Range

BUT......

Now what's next ?????
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:09 PM   #78
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Looks awesome, Mike! Congrats!
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:15 PM   #79
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Congrats!
You sir, have one hell of a collection!
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:17 PM   #80
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fantastic hearing the background and seeing the new beauty mike...

based on how you roll, id say that is one dumb AD!

hmmmm, just thinking how nice that platinum daytona would look in the group shot :)
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:25 PM   #81
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You have such a lovely collection of watches! Congrats!
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:25 PM   #82
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Congrats Mike! Thanks for sharing your story. Enjoy!
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:26 PM   #83
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WOOOOOOW Mike I am sooooo happy for you!!!!
What a tremendous watch!!!
You and I have very similar taste and both arrived at the YMII for the same reasons!!

It has ruined me pretty much wearing or wanting anything else!!

Wear it in good health!!!!!

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Old 28 November 2013, 01:26 PM   #84
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Great story, congrats!
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:28 PM   #85
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Sounds like the GMT II is going to have to work hard to stay on top!
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:35 PM   #86
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Big Big Big Congrats on the pick up Mike!

Well thought out precious metal options, Beautiful!

Always love the "how I got here" watch journey stories.

Thanks for sharing
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:43 PM   #87
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My fav Rolex !! The YMII in SS/RG .. Oh I am so jealous ..
Big Congrats ...
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:44 PM   #88
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What a terrific addition to a terrific collection !!!!!!
Wear it in good health and have a wonderful holiday
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:51 PM   #89
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Wow Mike, what a beauty and an incredible journey! HUGE congrats! Wear it in good health.
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Old 28 November 2013, 01:52 PM   #90
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Excellent post Mike. Wear it in good health. One day I want to see a family shot. And I mean ALL the family!
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