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Old 21 June 2012, 08:31 AM   #1
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Incoming in 13.5 hrs...(It only took 2 years)

I have been waiting for this watch for 2 years and finally found the one in Andrew Shear "Super Mint" condition. Since I can't ask Sam (Fremstar) to do my teaser thread, Roger Federer is the next best option. It isn't my birth year watch, but the year I was conceived if that counts for anything LOL! Should arrive tomorrow morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EgRei8io54

And now we officially have confirmation that his isn't a prototype

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/9/...the-wrist.html
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Old 21 June 2012, 09:38 AM   #2
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Look forward to seeing it on your wrist. Happy that you were patient and bought the right one.
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Old 21 June 2012, 09:45 AM   #3
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Sweet!!! I Can't wait to see it!

Pretty cool Roger Federer video clip btw. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 21 June 2012, 11:43 AM   #4
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Congrats and look forward to the post!
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Old 21 June 2012, 12:49 PM   #5
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Can wait to see it on your bulldog! Love em maybe more than Rolex! :)
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Old 21 June 2012, 01:13 PM   #6
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Congrats, looking forward to see the pics when you get it!:)
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Old 21 June 2012, 01:49 PM   #7
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Congrats on a great find!
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Old 21 June 2012, 02:06 PM   #8
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Mike!! Congrats!! You finally found it!! I saw that piece too on his site and absolutely loved it....unfortunately, I have my hands full at the moment with couple other acquisitions so that piece has to wait :( But I am glad that it is going to a great home and one that I know which is even better!! Jon
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Old 21 June 2012, 02:13 PM   #9
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Congrats! I was also looking at it on Andrew's site. Please post wrist shots when you get it, as it is an amazing reference!
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Old 21 June 2012, 02:44 PM   #10
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love the 6263. congratulations the shear one looks awesome.
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Old 22 June 2012, 02:21 AM   #11
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Love the 6263's!! Huge congrats, anxiously awaiting pictures
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Old 22 June 2012, 04:46 AM   #12
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I have been waiting for this watch for 2 years and finally found the one in Andrew Shear "Super Mint" condition. Since I can't ask Sam (Fremstar) to do my teaser thread, Roger Federer is the next best option. It isn't my birth year watch, but the year I was conceived if that counts for anything LOL! Should arrive tomorrow morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EgRei8io54

And now we officially have confirmation that his isn't a prototype

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/9/...the-wrist.html
;-) We are going to have to link up one day for a wrist pic! My birth year 1655 and your latest ;-)
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Old 22 June 2012, 05:55 AM   #13
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Big congrats! It's good to be patient with vintage pieces.
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Old 22 June 2012, 05:57 AM   #14
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Andrew Shear once again makes dreams come true! My dog Kingsley even took an interest in this model. Any suggestions on what my next choice should be? That magazine on the left is nothing but trouble. LOL!
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Old 22 June 2012, 06:17 AM   #15
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Super nice Mike!! Congrats!! Now, I want one too...
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Old 22 June 2012, 06:27 AM   #16
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sooo nice
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Old 22 June 2012, 06:35 AM   #17
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Very nice!
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Old 22 June 2012, 06:45 AM   #18
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Wear it in good health!!! Enjoy your Daytona in full force until you start thinking about that elusive Patek ;-)
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Old 22 June 2012, 06:46 AM   #19
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Amazing!!!

Congrats with this unique specimen
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Old 22 June 2012, 08:14 AM   #20
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That's a beauty, congrats!
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Old 22 June 2012, 08:27 AM   #21
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Andrew Shear once again makes dreams come true! My dog Kingsley even took an interest in this model. Any suggestions on what my next choice should be? That magazine on the left is nothing but trouble. LOL!
Killer shot with Kingsley
Huge congrats
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Old 22 June 2012, 08:28 AM   #22
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fantastic piece huge congrats one of my grails for sure :)
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Old 22 June 2012, 08:52 AM   #23
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Ok AyMazing!!!!!!!
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Old 22 June 2012, 09:18 AM   #24
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Congrats Mike--very nice!
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Old 22 June 2012, 11:09 AM   #25
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WOW! Great pick up! That thing is exquisite!

Vintage Daytonas have REALLY been growing on me lately - Thank God they are sooooooo damn far out of my price range! Seriously, I'm relieved! HA!

Great watch though - wear it in good health!
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Old 22 June 2012, 12:38 PM   #26
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Very nice!! Huge congrats
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Old 23 June 2012, 07:33 AM   #27
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I can't seem to take this damn thing off. Had to try it out with my T & CO Wedding Band. Looking forward to putting them both together next month. Maybe I should rethink this whole marriage thing and purchase more watches. JK!
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Old 23 June 2012, 10:35 AM   #28
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I don't normally like the Cosmograph, but I have loved this particular model since I saw a picture of Joseph Abboud wearing one in a GQ interview. I still have that page somewhere.

Congrats, goog53 It really is a beautiful example.
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Old 23 June 2012, 10:59 AM   #29
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well done ...looks great !
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Old 23 June 2012, 11:06 AM   #30
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Congratulations, not only on acquiring such an excellent looking Daytona. But also on your patience:)

Nice reading material :)
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