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16 April 2011, 05:19 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Jason
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Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers
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GRAIL ARRIVAL!!!! I am SO Excited!!!!
I was lucky enough to receive a GRAIL today. I still can't believe that I am lucky enough to have acquired this watch. I can assure you that I will NOT be getting rid of this one. I feel as if I have really made it to a TRUE Curmudgeon. Wanna play a game of slow reveal?? Probably some of you can guess.......but I wanna enjoy this anyhow.
 Just look at those chamfers  Sorry about the dust and fingerprints. I was so excited to get a couple pictures, that I forgot to wipe it off    I will reveal a couple pictures a bit later in the day. 
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16 April 2011, 05:22 AM
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Congratulations.........Wear it in the every best of health.....
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16 April 2011, 05:23 AM
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1680 red!
MF or FF? Awesome chamfers, congrats my friend!!!!! |
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16 April 2011, 05:24 AM
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Real Name: TSW
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Watch: Rolex & AP's
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Beautiful
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16 April 2011, 05:35 AM
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OOOOOOOHHHHHHH.........magnificent.......I get another thrill!
Now I am really spent. 
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16 April 2011, 06:22 AM
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Real Name: Jason
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More pics in a bit.........it gets better
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16 April 2011, 07:11 AM
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Real Name: Arron
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Look at that case !!!!!!!!!
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16 April 2011, 07:37 AM
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Congrats, Jason! That's one hell of a watch!
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16 April 2011, 07:43 AM
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16 April 2011, 07:44 AM
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Sweet congrats!
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16 April 2011, 07:52 AM
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Congrats Jason! Looks like it's definitely a keeper!
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16 April 2011, 07:56 AM
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Location: Canada
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Oh yeah!!!! That's a beauty, congrats
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16 April 2011, 08:18 AM
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Real Name: Dan
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Looks great so far, Congrats Jason.
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16 April 2011, 08:37 AM
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Location: SW Florida
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Jason my friend-- Huge congrats on a great find!! Minty as can be!! Wear it in good health!!
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16 April 2011, 09:39 AM
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Now THAT'S a chamfer! Can't wait to see the rest!
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16 April 2011, 09:40 AM
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Real Name: Dr. Fisher
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Nice Case, now what about the dial and wristshots.....
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16 April 2011, 09:48 AM
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Jason ..... very very nice!
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16 April 2011, 10:11 AM
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Very nice Jason.
Glad your excited. I'll guess that it's a FF red sub? Lovely case condition.
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16 April 2011, 10:13 AM
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So far so GOOOD!
Excellent Jason... |
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16 April 2011, 10:16 AM
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Congrats .. Wear that beauty in great health
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16 April 2011, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Steve
Location: NJ & Cape Cod
Watch: Smallcrown
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Looks amazing, Jason. Love that crystal. Very cool.
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16 April 2011, 11:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Jason
Location: USA
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The rest of the pictures...........Honestly, it looks as if this one just came from an AD except for the patina, and the bracelet being a tiny bit loose. The bracelet is very good and fairly tight for a watch this age though.
I still cannot believe that I am lucky enough to own this watch. The best bit about it??? It is late 1971- early 1972. Within 6 months of my actual birth date.    
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16 April 2011, 11:08 AM
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Real Name: Dalip
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Wow...
 What an amazing example...absolutely stunning Jason Congrats mate
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16 April 2011, 11:13 AM
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Real Name: Rich
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Looks great. Congratulations.
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16 April 2011, 11:15 AM
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Real Name: Phillip
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Now that is something else Jason.
Wow! Congratulations.
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16 April 2011, 11:16 AM
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Very nice - congrats with your grail!
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16 April 2011, 11:25 AM
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Real Name: Rick
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very very nice... the case is unreal the patina is sooo creamy... enjoy it. all the best
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16 April 2011, 11:25 AM
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I still dig it.
 
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16 April 2011, 11:39 AM
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Beautiful example. Big congrats!
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16 April 2011, 11:55 AM
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I knew it Red! Great MKIV example, wear it well buddy
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