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Old 23 May 2012, 05:03 AM   #1
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Our vacation in Italy ends in Milan. So while visiting the Duomo we got a chance to stop at a nearby AD, Rocca 1794.




Got a chance to examine the Ducati and Fastrider chronos, very nice.




Unfortunately, no Pelegos or Black Bay. However, it was an amazing experience thanks to our friendly and knowledgable salesman, Andrea. He made us feel welcome and was eager to talk all thing watches. Also said I was lucky to own the classic Pepsi GMT as he get calls from clients wanting to know if any are available.

I followed that with a fine Cohiba Siglo I and a few cold ones.


The icing on the cake? Stumbled upon the 2012 Giro d' Italia trophy!


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Old 23 May 2012, 05:07 AM   #2
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Nice pics Dan!
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Old 23 May 2012, 05:18 AM   #3
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Old 23 May 2012, 05:24 AM   #4
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Great pictures! I love following your trip!
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Old 23 May 2012, 05:28 AM   #5
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Great photos.....sounds like you've had an incredible holiday!
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Old 23 May 2012, 05:37 AM   #6
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sick pics. those tudors look amazing.....
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Old 23 May 2012, 05:43 AM   #7
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Ciao Dan,
it's a pleasure to see here in Italy



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Old 23 May 2012, 05:46 AM   #8
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Old 23 May 2012, 06:14 AM   #9
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it's a pleasure to see here in Italy



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The sense of class and style exhibited by Italians is second to none.
The food, culture, and friendly people make this a truly beautiful country.
Solo belle!
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Old 23 May 2012, 06:27 AM   #10
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Great stuff, Dan! Thanks for all your posts from the trip. Awesome.
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Old 23 May 2012, 06:30 AM   #11
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Bellissimo Dan! Very nice! Those Tudor look great!!!
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Old 23 May 2012, 06:38 AM   #12
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Hey Dan.

Looks like a fantastic time...... I love Milan and always enjoy seeing more photos

Did you get time to visit isignori del tempo on V.le Gorizia 7 ? A really cool and knowledgeable vintage collector
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Old 23 May 2012, 06:52 AM   #13
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looks like a white dial SS daytona in the window?
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Dan, Love the pics. That Ducati is you my friend. Thanks for the shot of the Maglia Rosa .........
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Old 23 May 2012, 10:31 AM   #15
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Fastrider.....


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Old 23 May 2012, 02:18 PM   #17
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Hey Dan.

Looks like a fantastic time...... I love Milan and always enjoy seeing more photos

Did you get time to visit isignori del tempo on V.le Gorizia 7 ? A really cool and knowledgeable vintage collector
No, our time was short so basically stick with the city center. Another day and we might have been more adventurous.

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Dan, Love the pics. That Ducati is you my friend. Thanks for the shot of the Maglia Rosa .........
Couldn't believe I almost ran right into it. But strangely that was the only indication of The Giro we saw in Milan. I reviewed the race highlights on my computer while in Milan and found out the Giro road right past us while in The Ciinque Terre. That's why the helicopters were buzzing above.

Headed home in a few hours.
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Old 23 May 2012, 02:27 PM   #18
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great pics Dan! hope you had a great trip!
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Old 23 May 2012, 02:43 PM   #19
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Great pics, thank you for sharing Dan!
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Old 23 May 2012, 07:52 PM   #20
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Looking good Dan. Great pictures
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Those Ducati and Fastrider chronos look real nice.


Great PICs Dan, thanks for sharing.
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Old 23 May 2012, 08:13 PM   #23
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Great pics Dan, thanks for sharing.
Have a safe journey home.
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Sorry to hear your holiday is nearing the end, really enjoyed your pics.
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Thanks for sharing Dan.
I was right there where you are photographed 10 or so years ago. that indoor shopping centre (I think it was called the Opera) was amazing right in the heart of Milan next to the town square.
I love Italy and the Giro is an expression of Italian cycling passion.
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Very nice. Great pics.
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Old 23 May 2012, 09:32 PM   #27
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Great pics of you and the Ducati FR, now that red dial is starting to give me nightmares.
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Thanks for the pics! I know I'd get in the poo if I tried posting on holidays......
On a more technical note, are the chrono's now usingthe 7753 movement?
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The sense of class and style exhibited by Italians is second to none.
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Solo belle!
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Thanks Dan for your very positive feedback !

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