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Old 26 October 2009, 09:45 AM   #1
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Thanks to my wife....

...for understanding

As some of you know, I got the IWC Ingenieur Plastiki last Friday. Love the watch, it is here to stay.

Then, Thursday I found a Milgauss GV at a stellar price (actually, here on TRF ). Bought and paid for, arrived Saturday - and I love it every bit as much as I would. I know many here 'diss the Gauss' , but I think it serves an ideal purpose - clean dial, NOTHING besides time, and being a Rolex, it is an excellent everyday watch that can take some abuse. And if you're going to own a Milgauss - what better one than the Green Crystal?

Got a call today from my friend, president of Martin Braun USA. Said my dream watch can now be put together. A PVD Selene Meteorite It will look like this:



but with Meteorite dial and the moon-phase aperture at '12' instead of '9', which is how I prefer, like this one:


That model was MY IDEA! If it catches on, I will get some of the credit (royalties) for it! Until then, I just have to have one. So, tomorrow I will be wiring funds for that sucker as well.

On the bright side - the IWC scratched my long-standing itch for either an AP Royal Oak Offshore or a Hublot Big Bang King. Right up there with the size of 46.5mm, PLUS an in-house movement (unlike Hublot). And AP - the heck with it, I don't need another chrono - of course, until that WG Daytona comes along at a good price. See, I am a lost cause, told you!!!
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Old 26 October 2009, 09:53 AM   #2
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Greg I am getting there fortunately I do not have access to as much funds like you and I am single. Congratualtion on all new additions
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Old 26 October 2009, 09:56 AM   #3
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Greg I am getting there fortunately I do not have access to as much funds like you and I am single. Congratualtion on all new additions
Pffft... What funds? I am scraping to feed an addiction, mate!
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Old 26 October 2009, 09:58 AM   #4
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It must suck to be you, to have to make decisions on those great pieces

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Old 26 October 2009, 10:15 AM   #5
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congrats on your design...
seems like you're having fun there Greg...and nothing else matters. Love it!
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Old 26 October 2009, 10:23 AM   #6
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Very nice as long as there is food on the table and bills are paid have at her
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Old 26 October 2009, 10:42 AM   #7
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I love that moon watch because it's unique.
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Old 26 October 2009, 11:03 AM   #8
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You are in deep!! Great watch look!
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Old 26 October 2009, 11:18 AM   #9
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Just put on your guano boots Greg and wade through it all. You'll recover!
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Old 26 October 2009, 11:31 AM   #10
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Greg, you have my vote on the Milgauss green crystal. A lot of watches come through my hands and I migrate to the MG a couple of times a week. It's a keeper, simple and unique.
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Old 26 October 2009, 01:07 PM   #11
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You're a lucky guy Greg to have such a very considerate wife, and that must make your new watches all the more pleasurable to enjoy.
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Old 26 October 2009, 01:09 PM   #12
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Fellas - thanks for the vote of confidence!

Rob - couldn't agree more. My only critique of the MG (as it is with most of the Rolex lineup) is that I wish they'd go to 42mm. Otherwise - it is a perfect watch. I even started to like the 'lightning' second hand - thought never would.
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Old 26 October 2009, 01:11 PM   #13
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Congrats Greg! You're a watch designer now!
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Old 26 October 2009, 04:55 PM   #14
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Congrats Greg!
That is one AWESOME design if I may add! I strongly believe that it will catch on! I just wish I could afford one!
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Old 26 October 2009, 05:27 PM   #15
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Welcome to Club GV Greg!
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Old 26 October 2009, 08:23 PM   #16
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That's a great design, Greg! Good stuff!
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Old 26 October 2009, 10:41 PM   #17
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Damn Greg! You keep pulling rabbits out of the hat.

That's a superb looking watch. I'd be scared to death to wear it unless it had a bubble-wrap sheath around it.
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Old 26 October 2009, 10:49 PM   #18
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Congrats man. She's sounds like a keeper for sure
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Old 26 October 2009, 11:05 PM   #19
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Thanks Fellas!!! I don't drink very often. Never done a hard drug in my life. Not a gambler. I am allowed one vice, aren't I?! I think watch-addiction may be it

Martin, are you talking about the Martin Braun?
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Old 26 October 2009, 11:38 PM   #20
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It looks fantastic Greg!

You must be getting excited.



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Old 27 October 2009, 12:08 AM   #22
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You spoiled BRAT!!!

...said the guy with a collection to die for!
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Ha.....sell them all to me greg...
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Find me that DeepSea, then we'll talk
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Old 27 October 2009, 01:21 AM   #25
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Greg that's a stunning piece your putting together, question! why won't rolex up the mm size on thier watches because it seems like the competition is completely blowing them away..

I would purchase another rolex but the MM size just isn't big enough..
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