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Old 8 October 2020, 08:11 AM   #1
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26300ST incoming and thanks to the board for the help!

Appreciated all the advice in this thread:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=767936

Found a super clean full set yesterday, and viola, it's here today thanks to the miracle that is FEDEX overnight. Single owner mostly safe queen purchased at the end of the run in 08/2013. Just lovely. Forgive my terrible phone pictures. I tried to get some different light sources and angles to show the dial as well as possible in different conditions.

It appears I am in between links (never was on 15202s), so working with Clearwater to try and get a link and a half sent out. Wearable for now, but looking forward to a perfect fit. This dial has a special charm for me. Condition for an original finish example from over 7 years ago is excellent. I love it.

Thanks again to all who gave advice on 39mm vs 41mm.
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Old 8 October 2020, 08:55 AM   #2
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WOW, you weren't messing around!!! I can't believe how fast you got your watch. It's beautiful!!!! Congratulations, I love it!!!
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Old 8 October 2020, 09:04 AM   #3
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WOW, you weren't messing around!!! I can't believe how fast you got your watch. It's beautiful!!!! Congratulations, I love it!!!
I got lucky on this one. Spent two years trying to find my 16753 in the condition I wanted. With this one I had a friend who knew where an excellent condition example happened to be. I am a stickler for condition and history. Made it easy. Pays to have a nice network of collectors you can call friend.

And appreciate the warm comments. I just find this dial to be charming. Very pleased with this one.
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Old 8 October 2020, 09:10 AM   #4
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Super cool watch and congrats!!
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Old 8 October 2020, 11:35 AM   #5
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Congrats!!!

I like the use of a triangle dial marker at the top vs 2 sticks.
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Old 8 October 2020, 11:53 AM   #6
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Wow!!! That was quick - Congratulations and kudos on landing that beautiful piece! And one in such stellar near perfect condition.

Just love the colors on this one - and the orange hands a killer giving it such a sporty racy look. Love it!

Enjoy this one in the best of health!
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Old 8 October 2020, 12:04 PM   #7
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Congrats on an incredible reference!!! And #GoGators (Any college football fans out there will get it)
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Old 8 October 2020, 01:06 PM   #8
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stunning congrat!
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Old 8 October 2020, 01:22 PM   #9
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Last 2 photos are stunning! Beautiful piece!
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Old 8 October 2020, 01:54 PM   #10
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Very cool! Love the orange hands, as J mentioned above. Congrats!
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Old 8 October 2020, 08:14 PM   #11
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Wow!!! That was quick - Congratulations and kudos on landing that beautiful piece! And one in such stellar near perfect condition.

Just love the colors on this one - and the orange hands a killer giving it such a sporty racy look. Love it!

Enjoy this one in the best of health!
Thanks my friend. I quite like it. Love the look of the orange hands!
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Old 8 October 2020, 09:29 PM   #12
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Old 8 October 2020, 09:36 PM   #13
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Old 8 October 2020, 09:44 PM   #14
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Awesome dial. Huge congrats!
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Old 8 October 2020, 10:36 PM   #15
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Already have an order placed for the 1.5 link from Clearwater. The service at Clearwater is second to none (okay tied with the FPJ Boutique in Miami). I love dealing with AP. SO pleasant and responsive, always. Patek and Rolex take note!
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Old 8 October 2020, 10:37 PM   #16
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Well done, looks really nice, love the orange hands against the blue!
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What a fantastic watch, a great find and at a superb price.

Fits in with your collection perfectly.

Great condition too Mark!

Huge congratulations.
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What a fantastic watch, a great find and at a superb price.

Fits in with your collection perfectly.

Great condition too Mark!

Huge congratulations.
Thanks buddy! My fingers are crossed you land that blue dial from the Boutique!
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Congrats! Looks great!!
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Old 9 October 2020, 05:13 AM   #20
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Nice story, site must’ve cost a foryune. Congratulations
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Old 9 October 2020, 07:40 PM   #27
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Thanks all! Link and a half should be here today. Clearwater is such a pleasure to deal with.
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Old 10 October 2020, 03:29 AM   #28
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Got the link and a half. Perfect fit. Kudos to AP for a one day turn around time.
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