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27 March 2013, 09:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Russ
Location: Dallas Texas
Watch: 5513
Posts: 2,124
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Open Thank you to TRF and Beaumont Miller and a few Pics of My new 1680!
We all enjoy and appreciate TRF for our own reasons.
I want to take time to acknowledge and thank TRF for being an important part of my life. Kinda sounds funny - that a forum site can provide such impact to my life - but it has  My passion for collecting Rolex would be different and likely reduced without this forum: our debates, appreciation, education and friends. Forums are made up of people, with like minded passions, who create relationships and bonds. I thank TRF for all of this. I also want to thank my friend John (Beaumont Miller). I want to thank John for his passion, knowledge and patience. John is a rare person who invests his time to help others. We enjoyed the hunt and vetting process together for this 1680 - although he had the nerve to go on a week long family ski vacation during the hunt and unmanaged, I almost bought 1 project watch and another with issues.  After this process, I now look at watches with a sharper eye - I think I will enjoy our passion through a bit of a different lens. The pics below are a 5.2 mil 1680 that arrived today from Andrew Shear. It's an untouched case with a MINT dial. These camera phone pics do it no justice and I will take better pics this weekend in the morning light - but I wanted to post this now to thank TRF for being a fun and important part of my life Russ |
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27 March 2013, 09:30 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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Very nice again Russ! You got a real winner there so enjoy it for years to come! John is a class act and true friend as well. We have been bouncing watches off each other for years - not literally though.
 
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27 March 2013, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
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hope you don't think im being too forward... nice bevel you got there
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27 March 2013, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Carl
Location: Always moving
Watch: If you wish...
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Great story and beautiful watch Russ, congrautlations!
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27 March 2013, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Renato
Location: New York
Posts: 2,396
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That is gorgeous, congrats!
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27 March 2013, 11:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Russ
Location: Dallas Texas
Watch: 5513
Posts: 2,124
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Thanks for the kind words guys - I have never had a watch with this shade/color patina - I can't stop looking at it
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27 March 2013, 11:17 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Todd
Location: US
Posts: 3,528
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Awesome watch. Andrew is the tops. Glad you love the forum, it's a great place.
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27 March 2013, 11:21 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Grant
Location: NZ
Watch: Moon
Posts: 1,719
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Bravo!
Bravo on the watch, the post, and the help from Beaumont. Enjoy that beauty. -GW |
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27 March 2013, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: USA
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Russ with fat lugs, original chamfers, and sharp lug holes, that is a stunning treasure to be enjoyed for a long time. Assisting you in your search was my pleasure. I always learn a little something in the process as well. I'm glad that your patience paid off and that it now sits on your wrist. Well done friend.
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27 March 2013, 03:28 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Linda
Location: New York State
Watch: Boys Tudor Sub
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Great watch
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27 March 2013, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Up a tree
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Well done!
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27 March 2013, 05:31 PM
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very nice!! nothing like an untouched watch!
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27 March 2013, 05:38 PM
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Real Name: David
Location: australia
Posts: 20,216
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Nice one :thumbup:
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27 March 2013, 05:45 PM
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nice sub, congrats
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27 March 2013, 08:36 PM
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oh yeah !!
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27 March 2013, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Allan
Location: USA
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Russ, congratulations on picking up one of the nicest 1680's out there.
It is a special piece and well worth the wait. Enjoy!
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27 March 2013, 09:28 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Nathaniel
Location: Wisconsin
Watch: 5513
Posts: 1,991
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Beautiful Russ, outstanding 1680.
It's great seeing forum members helping eachother out.
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27 March 2013, 09:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Rich
Location: NC
Watch: Rolex 1675
Posts: 2,359
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Great company you keep! Shear is an awesome seller. Rich
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27 March 2013, 09:53 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,261
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Russ,
Congratulations, stunning watch. Wear it in good health!
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27 March 2013, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Australia
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Congrats, that's a beauty and great advice from John as always!
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27 March 2013, 10:56 PM
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Location: Madrid (Spain)
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Quote:
I guess if you are double careful with your spelling you should be fine, hahaha. |
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27 March 2013, 11:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: USA
Watch: of course
Posts: 8,429
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Congrats Russ, that looks great. It's a pleasure to learn some tidbits along the way when John posts, as well as others.
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