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Old 23 July 2009, 12:07 AM   #1
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Thanks for the advice everyone... I've got a new watch!

It's a Timex!

...only joking. Just wanted to thank forum members for all the recent advice. Finally made my mind up. I was sorely tempted by a DateJust but in the end I went for this:
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:10 AM   #2
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Looks great. Congrats!!
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:18 AM   #3
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Well done!

It looks fantastic.

Have you stopped staring at it yet???
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:20 AM   #4
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A classic among classics.
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:21 AM   #5
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Nice Timex!

Congrats on the Sub.
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:23 AM   #6
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Yeah... I was going to ask about the whole staring thing. How do you stop watching your own watch? I'm completely fixated.
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:23 AM   #7
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:31 AM   #8
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Beautiful watch! Congratulations! Enjoy and wear it in good health!


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Old 23 July 2009, 12:50 AM   #9
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Nice man I am trying to get mine soon as well! Enjoy the Timex!
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:53 AM   #10
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Yeah... I was going to ask about the whole staring thing. How do you stop watching your own watch? I'm completely fixated.
I have owned them for nearly 25 years and I still catch myself doing it so don't worry about it, it's normal.
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:58 AM   #11
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I watch my watch even when it's on a winder. Sad, yes. Pathetic, sometimes. Bliss, absolutely!

Congratulations on your pretty Timex
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Old 23 July 2009, 12:59 AM   #12
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great choice! enjoy it
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Old 23 July 2009, 01:05 AM   #13
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Nice score...

good for a lifetime...........
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Old 23 July 2009, 01:07 AM   #14
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Great choice!! Congratulations
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Old 23 July 2009, 01:24 AM   #15
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very nice congratulations
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Old 23 July 2009, 01:25 AM   #16
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Congrats, my favorite Rolex !
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Old 23 July 2009, 02:09 AM   #17
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Congrats Jason! It's a beauty and one you will enjoy for many years to come I'm sure!
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Old 23 July 2009, 02:21 AM   #18
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classic nice 1 ;) many congrats
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Old 23 July 2009, 02:27 AM   #19
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Awesome watch! I love it!
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Old 23 July 2009, 02:29 AM   #20
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This is one cool Sub...
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Old 23 July 2009, 02:56 AM   #21
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Can you post the reference number for that Timex??? Congrats on a classic. Enjoy!
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Old 23 July 2009, 03:19 AM   #22
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Congratulations; enjoy to the full !

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Old 23 July 2009, 02:37 PM   #23
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Congratulations, that is a good buy!
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Old 23 July 2009, 02:50 PM   #24
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