An Icoming. 14 Watches update 27 years update.

[BLACKHORSE 6]

Any word on the new watch?

[Rolexavidfan]

I back read the original post of Steve. Still going through the thread. I'm dumbfounded.

I happened to be attending a church service and the rector welcomed a visitor / churchgoer with the same name as Steve and mentioned that his wife just passed away last Aug. I look at him and noticed the messenger bag he's carrying which has a National Geographic logo. I was tempted to ask if that is the same guy in this post.

Sorry for the OT. Your post did had a profound effect.

So sorry for your loss. Condolences.



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[toomuchtalk]

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[watchtabs]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

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[SamP]

Boy you can build suspense!
Nice find.
Sorry for your loss, you are blessed to have had a long marriage.
Long may to enjoy both your love of watches and life.
Regards

[tommy91]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

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What made you go for that Steve?

[HogwldFLTR]

Cool Terra Nova; planning on using it on a trip?

Modified calibre 11 ¼''' BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve. Satin and polished titanium case with bi-directional rotating bezel with SuperLumiNova®. Water resistant to 50 ATM, 500 metres. Integrated rubber strap with pin buckle. Also available with titanium bracelet. Limited to 300 pieces.

In early 2014, renowned British polar explorer Ben Saunders and his team mate Tarka L’Herpiniere rewrote history with their world record-breaking Antarctic expedition. One of the most ambitious polar expeditions in a century, it marked the first time Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s ill-fated Terra Nova expedition had ever been completed. For four months, the pair trekked 1,795 miles across Antarctica’s inhospitable landscape on a return journey from Scott’s Terra Nova Hut on the north shore of Ross Island to the South Pole. In doing so, they also set the world record for the longest polar journey on foot. Walking an average of 17 miles daily in temperatures as low as -46°C, they hauled their own supplies by sled - a weight of almost 200kg.

On the outside of their polar jackets the two polar explorers wore their new Bremont Terra Nova chronometers. The watches were to become an essential tool in their navigation. Far too cold for any type of battery operated device, the light titanium Supermarine with GMT functionality and specially oiled mechanical movement became indispensable. Using the chronometer to measure longitude, the watch could also be used to point to the South Pole using the GMT watch hand and the sun.

[Kiddodoc]

Sorry for your loss but glad your collection holds great meaning!

[SemperFi]

Congratulations Steve and so glad to see you posting again.
Contrary to what my good friend Tim has said, I believe that your original thread was not just one of the best ever on TRF but the absolute best ever...at least for me.
Continue to heal and be well.

[eonflux]

Have enjoyed your posts!
Sorry for your loss
Congrats on the new watch!

[cop414]

Looks great Steve, you have to know that she is smiling down on you, be well my friend.

[cop414]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Congratulations Steve and so glad to see you posting again.
Contrary to what my good friend Tim has said, I believe that your original thread was not just one of the best ever on TRF but the absolute best ever...at least for me.
Continue to heal and be well.

Agree Ang

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by tommy91

What made you go for that Steve?

Saw when they came out.
It's a great tool watch. Waterproof, GMT and anti shock.
And just fancied something different..


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[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Cool Terra Nova; planning on using it on a trip?

Modified calibre 11 ¼''' BE-93-2AE automatic chronometer with 42-hour power reserve. Satin and polished titanium case with bi-directional rotating bezel with SuperLumiNova. Water resistant to 50 ATM, 500 metres. Integrated rubber strap with pin buckle. Also available with titanium bracelet. Limited to 300 pieces.

In early 2014, renowned British polar explorer Ben Saunders and his team mate Tarka L’Herpiniere rewrote history with their world record-breaking Antarctic expedition. One of the most ambitious polar expeditions in a century, it marked the first time Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s ill-fated Terra Nova expedition had ever been completed. For four months, the pair trekked 1,795 miles across Antarctica’s inhospitable landscape on a return journey from Scott’s Terra Nova Hut on the north shore of Ross Island to the South Pole. In doing so, they also set the world record for the longest polar journey on foot. Walking an average of 17 miles daily in temperatures as low as -46°C, they hauled their own supplies by sled - a weight of almost 200kg.

On the outside of their polar jackets the two polar explorers wore their new Bremont Terra Nova chronometers. The watches were to become an essential tool in their navigation. Far too cold for any type of battery operated device, the light titanium Supermarine with GMT functionality and specially oiled mechanical movement became indispensable. Using the chronometer to measure longitude, the watch could also be used to point to the South Pole using the GMT watch hand and the sun.

Interesting!
But my GMT master did the same thing!


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[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by SemperFi

Congratulations Steve and so glad to see you posting again.

Contrary to what my good friend Tim has said, I believe that your original thread was not just one of the best ever on TRF but the absolute best ever...at least for me.

Continue to heal and be well.

Thank you!


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[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

I back read the original post of Steve. Still going through the thread. I'm dumbfounded.

I happened to be attending a church service and the rector welcomed a visitor / churchgoer with the same name as Steve and mentioned that his wife just passed away last Aug. I look at him and noticed the messenger bag he's carrying which has a National Geographic logo. I was tempted to ask if that is the same guy in this post.

Sorry for the OT. Your post did had a profound effect.

So sorry for your loss. Condolences.



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Thank you....
That wasn't me!
Glad you enjoyed the thread!


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[SG56]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Well.

My wife wasn't into watches much. Yet she loved the 14 watches 27 years post, we would sit on the sofa and love reading it.

The day she died I had just picked up my grail watch. And that's a special time piece.

Then I picked up a Speedmaster. Love it. I'm done then I thought.

Yet, when I was saving up for the grail watch, my AD showed me a watch. I passed on it, as I was saving for the Grail.

Now, I've seen one on Chrono 24. I'd have ordered it! Mega nervous as I've not bought like this before.

So an incoming is on the way.

Watches are just material possessions. But are they?

For me, they have started to give a reason to fight back the darkness. They tell the story of our lives. They keep the time of our lives.
And when the darkness envelopes us, they keep ticking. As life does.
And, when we go, they carry on.

So, soon it will be 14 watches again. But a few more years on. My wife will be so mad again! But it's meant to 14 watches. The years we were married.

Thank you all.

Congratulations on the new watch!
I am sure she is smiling at you

Wear it in good health for many years to come.
I love your life story!

Originally Posted by cop414

Steve, you're putting a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. Congratulations in advance on the incoming, I hope that you're healing well both physically and emotionally.

For those that don't know Steve take some time and check out his first thread here, an epic read, some bumps in the beginning but all smoothed out. Probably one of the best threads ever on TRF without a doubt!
Here's a link...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=345242

THANK YOU Sir for posting a link to Steve's original thread. I just spent the morning reading thru each page. What a fantastic story.

[douglasf13]

Awesome. Great new piece!

[scooba]

Hi Steve,

Thank you for posting and sorry for your loss .

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Interesting!
But my GMT master did the same thing!


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Just thought the watches history might be worth noting given your predilection towards exploration. The posting was eyewash from their site.

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Just thought the watches history might be worth noting given your predilection towards exploration. The posting was eyewash from their site.

Hi, yes it is!


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[chrito]

Originally Posted by bryant park

so sorry for your loss! She is smiling somewhere at your post.

+1

[willy23]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Sorry for you loss Steve. Looking forward to seeing what is on the way

x2