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Old 6 September 2015, 01:57 PM   #31
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A poor man grail

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Old 6 September 2015, 02:06 PM   #32
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I don't have mine yet. I'm stoked for those of you who do. Nice work, guys!
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Old 6 September 2015, 02:20 PM   #33
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Old 6 September 2015, 02:42 PM   #34
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116506 and 116619 they are just out of this world !!!
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Old 6 September 2015, 04:08 PM   #35
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OK won't disappoint you. Not sure if this is my Grail across all watches but it will be the fanciest Rolex I will ever own........
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Old 6 September 2015, 04:10 PM   #36
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Old 6 September 2015, 04:23 PM   #37
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My working class grail has Bern optained
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Old 6 September 2015, 04:24 PM   #38
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Three grails ? How did that feel and in which order did you get them please?
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Old 6 September 2015, 04:31 PM   #39
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Three grails ? How did that feel and in which order did you get them please?

5712 came first really wanted a Patek didn't know where to start and what to get and at that time I didn't understand many brands, I mainly wanted the 5167 or the 5711 but ended up with the 5712. Second came the 5164 it was a debate between the 5726 and the 5164 but I already had a nautilus didn't see the need of 2 in my collection since I was downscaling from 6, so I ended up with the 5164 and its way cooler then the 5167 . My last grail that I got was the 26400 FC, I wanted a royal oak I didn't see them the same way back then as now. Saw them to be large over the top commonly found APs but I gave one a shot, tried from AP the diver, ROC the limited Edition one with the rubber strap in titanium and a bunch of the new 42mms but I fell in love with the FC after wearing it for the first time.


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Old 6 September 2015, 04:33 PM   #40
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This was mine.

Bought as an early 25th Birthday gift to myself; Ironically it was my sister's 26th Birthday the day I received it

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Old 6 September 2015, 04:35 PM   #41
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Old 6 September 2015, 04:58 PM   #42
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Old 6 September 2015, 05:19 PM   #43
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5712 came first really wanted a Patek didn't know where to start and what to get and at that time I didn't understand many brands, I mainly wanted the 5167 or the 5711 but ended up with the 5712. Second came the 5164 it was a debate between the 5726 and the 5164 but I already had a nautilus didn't see the need of 2 in my collection since I was downscaling from 6, so I ended up with the 5164 and its way cooler then the 5167 . My last grail that I got was the 26400 FC, I wanted a royal oak I didn't see them the same way back then as now. Saw them to be large over the top commonly found APs but I gave one a shot, tried from AP the diver, ROC the limited Edition one with the rubber strap in titanium and a bunch of the new 42mms but I fell in love with the FC after wearing it for the first time.


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Thank you for taking the time to post your journey to now. I am new to luxury watches so I am learning lots from here. I am really liking the Nautilus models
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Old 6 September 2015, 06:07 PM   #44
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A truly memorable and extremely happy day. Will never forget the feeling of finally obtaining my grail. A once in a lifetime moment.

Congrats again, buddy. Can really feel your happiness through your words.
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Old 6 September 2015, 06:37 PM   #45
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Old 6 September 2015, 08:06 PM   #46
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It is interesting that over time our thoughts on grails can change as well as our tastes. Right now my grail is the PM Day Date II. In the future I am not sure. Many times for me the quest for a grail can be as much fun as owning one.
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Old 6 September 2015, 08:47 PM   #47
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It is interesting that over time our thoughts on grails can change as well as our tastes. Right now my grail is the PM Day Date II. In the future I am not sure. Many times for me the quest for a grail can be as much fun as owning one.
Stunner do you still have both ?
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Old 6 September 2015, 09:20 PM   #48
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Old 6 September 2015, 09:32 PM   #49
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My first Rolex and my Rolex grail. I' still on the quest for some others.
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Old 6 September 2015, 11:09 PM   #50
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True grail amazing watch
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Old 6 September 2015, 11:21 PM   #51
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Very nice Sir
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Old 6 September 2015, 11:27 PM   #52
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I don't know if I'll ever get my grail but if I do TRF will be the first to know..
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Old 6 September 2015, 11:35 PM   #53
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Gorgeous, Tom and Eric!!

Absolutely stunning fellas!

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Old 6 September 2015, 11:44 PM   #54
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I only have the one rolex is there ever a better one than your first one ??
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Old 6 September 2015, 11:45 PM   #55
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I like Eric Chans sentiment that achieving a grail is a once in a lifetime moment. Too many people seem to obtain a new "grail" every year. That is not a grail. It's just a watch you want a lot.
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Old 6 September 2015, 11:48 PM   #56
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Double grail pieces for me.
So well done my friend and 2 beautiful pieces
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Old 6 September 2015, 11:50 PM   #57
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If you do, you'll buy this beauty with no regrets
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Old 6 September 2015, 11:52 PM   #58
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Picture with your grail when you have achieved it !

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Here's mine ..... I never really have cared to own another anymore than this one since I was a young boy reading in National Geographic Magazines about all the undersea adventures that were taking place and somewhere near those articles were always an advertisement for a Submariner. I could and can afford others ..... I look at mine and think, what for. I have the watch I have always wanted



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Old 7 September 2015, 12:51 AM   #59
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Although I have more expensive watches now, my grail DD was some forty years of desire.
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Old 7 September 2015, 12:56 AM   #60
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Double grail pieces for me.
OH wow!! Love them both
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