14 watches. 27 years. Collection complete

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Back from the ether...

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Originally Posted by A.Sharp

I am surprised but glad this thread is still going. Love the Patek!!!

[nickb732]

Glad to see you back safe!

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Originally Posted by nickb732

Glad to see you back safe!

[RolexJNJ]

WOW! Amazing thread, photos, watches and journey! Its just awesome to see these instruments used as intended! Rolex should have included you in their Exploration book that was released a few years ago.

Thank you for sharing and participating in this forum!

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

WOW! Amazing thread, photos, watches and journey! Its just awesome to see these instruments used as intended! Rolex should have included you in their Exploration book that was released a few years ago.

Thank you for sharing and participating in this forum!

That's praise indeed...

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This is up there...
Not a rolex I know, but it would be in my 'three'....

[1995akcoop]

whats the deal with this thread???


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Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

whats the deal with this thread???


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You tell me

[toomuchtalk]

It's all about this.
Too Much Talk

[RolexJNJ]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

It's all about this.
Too Much Talk

Great photo!

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Originally Posted by RolexJNJ

Great photo!

Great dog.

[mikebreezy3000]

Steve my hats off to you great thread...very inspiring, it's like reading a great book in one day this thread was better than the last 3 (so called) big blockbuster movies I've seen this year. I have only been a member of the Rolex Forum for about two weeks I have learned SO MUCH about Rolex watches than I could have ever imagined from ALL OF THE MEMBERS here and I have truly enjoyed your world travels through some of your documented experiences and photos you have shared...THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

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Originally Posted by mikebreezy3000

Steve my hats off to you great thread...very inspiring, it's like reading a great book in one day this thread was better than the last 3 (so called) big blockbuster movies I've seen this year. I have only been a member of the Rolex Forum for about two weeks I have learned SO MUCH about Rolex watches than I could have ever imagined from ALL OF THE MEMBERS here and I have truly enjoyed your world travels through some of your documented experiences and photos you have shared...THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

That's no problem, and thanks for such great comments.
Never intended this length of thread...
But done things crop up like the South Pole paperweight and it judge keeps on going

[Gosforth]

What a thread for me to post my first post. What a story, tale, saga.. fantastic thread, thank you and from one Englishman to another, I doff my hat to you!

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Originally Posted by Gosforth

What a thread for me to post my first post. What a story, tale, saga.. fantastic thread, thank you and from one Englishman to another, I doff my hat to you!

Many thanks. Look forward to reading one of your threads!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Many thanks. Look forward to reading one of your threads!

How long you got?

[Tseg]

3 months, 4 watches. Now I'm complete!

...at least that is what the AD told me at the store yesterday, "If you buy this BLNR right now, you'll never need another watch the rest of your life!"

So far he is correct.

[tudorwatches]

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Originally Posted by cmkooi

Gorgeous...

[Laszlo]

My collection isn't complete, and never will be.

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

My collection isn't complete, and never will be.

That's a really good place to be in;
I think for me I am happy with the watches I have; sometimes toy with swapping one, but in reality come back to the fact it is the collection I want;
All the main rolex expedition watches; that I could get new from an AD. Those were my own set parameters really.
The Pateks evolved from an inheritance..

So am satisfied with the collection;
But what a joy to continue the quest in collecting!!

[crocrr]

Awesome thread. Took an hour to get through it but it was a good journey. Felt like an explorer myself from my couch. :)

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Originally Posted by crocrr

Awesome thread. Took an hour to get through it but it was a good journey. Felt like an explorer myself from my couch. :)

It's better too travel hopefully than to arrive...

[HogwldFLTR]

Well, some of my planned on travels this summer, my explorations have come to a dead end. I have an old power boat that I bought a couple of years ago. Last week I pulled up the decking and found heavy rot in the beams underneath; it looks like repairs are in order and no trips to the offshore islands on that. Well at least the Hobie has some new sails and should be better off and well used. A chance to teach my grown kids how to sail.

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Well, some of my planned on travels this summer, my explorations have come to a dead end. I have an old power boat that I bought a couple of years ago. Last week I pulled up the decking and found heavy rot in the beams underneath; it looks like repairs are in order and no trips to the offshore islands on that. Well at least the Hobie has some new sails and should be better off and well used. A chance to teach my grown kids how to sail.

I envy you..
Only sailed a little bit, did do my RYA Powerboat tickets though..
We don't have children, but the idea of going sailing with your kids sounds like heaven;
And more priceless than any watch on this forum...

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

I envy you..
Only sailed a little bit, did do my RYA Powerboat tickets though..
We don't have children, but the idea of going sailing with your kids sounds like heaven;
And more priceless than any watch on this forum...

For 16 years while they were growing up we lived in desert country. I started sailing at age 8 so it is second nature to me. I always regretted not passing on the skill. They're both in their 20s so there is still time. it's a fairly high priority in my life. More important than power boating, FWIW.

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

For 16 years while they were growing up we lived in desert country. I started sailing at age 8 so it is second nature to me. I always regretted not passing on the skill. They're both in their 20s so there is still time. it's a fairly high priority in my life. More important than power boating, FWIW.

Only did power boating for a safety course..it's not sailing!

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So, just back from a tour of Patek.
All I can say, is oh my god.....
Afraid no pictures of the inside, as it's like Willy Wonkas chocolate factory....

[darthmouse]

Wonderful stories and shots. Simply amazing — cheers Steve.