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ianmedium · 5 August 2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Sure:

OK...tongue in cheek...I have had a TT Sub for almost 2 decades...It truly is my favorite...but this is a close second..

Wow! almost twenty years, fantastic, makes so much sense of what my dear old mum used to say, save up and buy quality, it's cheaper in the long run.
congrats on two fine looking watches, great taste!

Tools · 5 August 2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ianmedium

Wow! almost twenty years, fantastic, makes so much sense of what my dear old mum used to say, save up and buy quality, it's cheaper in the long run.
congrats on two fine looking watches, great taste!

Thanks for the kind words Ian.

I agree with your mum.

The current TT is a late 2001 model..My original TT was a 1988 ref 16803 that was stolen in ~1999. I never got comfortable with anything else so replaced it a couple of years later....

Once you find a place for a particular model within yourself...absolutely nothing else will fill it..

Oddly, my other love has been the GMT on a Jubilee, which I fulfilled this past year - but the unknown was the black faced EXP II; it has become my daily wearer lately....

JJ Irani · 5 August 2007, 01:26 PM

Chris and Seros....both of you....superb pics, guys!!

ianmedium · 5 August 2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Thanks for the kind words Ian.

I agree with your mum.

The current TT is a late 2001 model..My original TT was a 1988 ref 16803 that was stolen in ~1999. I never got comfortable with anything else so replaced it a couple of years later....

Once you find a place for a particular model within yourself...absolutely nothing else will fill it..

Oddly, my other love has been the GMT on a Jubilee, which I fulfilled this past year - but the unknown was the black faced EXP II; it has become my daily wearer lately....

Thanks Larry.
I love the jubilee on the GMT, was that availible officially, like they still do with the DJ?

I know what you mean about the right model. I have tried most on now and the one that keeps singing to me is the SD so that is going to be my very first Rolex. It should not be long now!

I would love to visit Vegas one day, I know it is very popular with my Canadian Buddies!
Have a great weekend by the pool, good health to you!

timebroker · 5 August 2007, 06:38 PM

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Now that sir is B.E.A.UTIFUL!!!!
I would love to see the movement of that beauty and I know the secret of how you keep it on your wrist...Crazy glue

Congratulations on such a fine peice, I cannot make out who it is made by though, my eysight is not what it used to be

I actually keep it at a place where it cannot escape from that easily

Humbert Ramuz with a Lecoultre movement, around 1890 - 1900. Too bad it isn't one with their patented 'winding by opening the case' though.

SSD · 5 August 2007, 11:51 PM

All weekend; now, can we aviod Monday? Please?

SSD · 5 August 2007, 11:51 PM

BTW, thanks for the great photos! They really are outstanding!

ianmedium · 6 August 2007, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by timebroker

I actually keep it at a place where it cannot escape from that easily

Humbert Ramuz with a Lecoultre movement, around 1890 - 1900. Too bad it isn't one with their patented 'winding by opening the case' though.

Oh my , that is a beauty

, cleans up well, if I get your drift on where you keep it

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timebroker · 6 August 2007, 12:59 AM

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Oh my , that is a beauty

, cleans up well, if I get your drift on where you keep it

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A quick run in the washing machine :p

Arby · 6 August 2007, 02:31 AM

Been on the wrist all weekend...

KJacques · 6 August 2007, 04:35 AM

An old reliable.

Alcan · 6 August 2007, 05:38 AM

This 1949 Wadsworth today, made the same year I was. It hasn't been out of the case in a while:

This one tomorrow afternoon. Monday's a holiday in Canada and we're taking the boat out for a while:

Tools · 6 August 2007, 06:04 AM

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This one tomorrow afternoon. Monday's a holiday in Canada and we're taking the boat out for a while:

Havn't got that new YM Regatta in yet I see..........must be on back order...

p.s. That Wadsworth is sweet..

Alcan · 6 August 2007, 06:07 AM

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Havn't got that new YM Regatta in yet I see..........must be on back order...

You're a riot, Alice!

Prince · 6 August 2007, 06:12 AM

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You're a riot, Alice!

LOL - I bet that goes over most of the heads here, Al!

Tools · 6 August 2007, 06:13 AM

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LOL - I bet that goes over most of the heads here, Al!

Perhaps, but rALph and I grew up in the same era.

Prince · 6 August 2007, 06:14 AM

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Perhaps, but rALph and I grew up in the same era.

As did I, Norton...

baxta69 · 6 August 2007, 06:14 AM

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Shall I choose the Sub Date?

Or perhaps the Sub Date?

Yes, I will choose the Sub Date

Im with you Bo.......Think I might sell my Breitling as I dont deem to wear it anymore

Alcan · 6 August 2007, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

LOL - I bet that goes over most of the heads here, Al!

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Originally Posted by Tools

Perhaps, but rALph and I grew up in the same era.

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As did I, Norton...

To the moon, Alice, to the moon!

Prince · 6 August 2007, 06:22 AM

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To the moon, Alice, to the moon!

Ahhhh yes...

Alcan · 6 August 2007, 06:34 AM

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Ahhhh yes...

Audrey Meadows had to be one of the best straight men (straight women?) ever. Can you imagine trying to keep a straight face in some of those clips?

Prince · 6 August 2007, 06:37 AM

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Audrey Meadows had to be one of the best straight men (straight women?) ever. Can you imagine trying to keep a straight face in some of those clips?

Absolutely marvelous. I have seen some outtakes from the original shows where the cast DOES indeed crack up. And THAT'S hilarious as well.

My favorite shtick was when Ed would get ready to write something, and wave his arms, and spend WAAAAY too much time getting ready, sending Ralph off the deep end!

Alas, they just don't make them like that any more...

timebroker · 6 August 2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

LOL - I bet that goes over most of the heads here, Al!

He never wore the pants again after the honeymoon

Prince · 6 August 2007, 09:46 AM

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He never wore the pants again after the honeymoon

No, but he always regarded her as "The Greatest!"

timebroker · 6 August 2007, 09:55 AM

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No, but he always regarded her as "The Greatest!"

I can just see all the readers thinking 'wtf are they talking about'

Tools · 6 August 2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by timebroker

I can just see all the readers thinking 'wtf are they talking about'

I think that happens here more often than just this thread..

timebroker · 6 August 2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I think that happens here more often than just this thread..

They are looking for a good forum on Rolex to save time, but instead have to lookup more 'non Rolex' related things than ever before

Prince · 6 August 2007, 10:48 AM

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I can just see all the readers thinking 'wtf are they talking about'

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I think that happens here more often than just this thread..

Agreed! We call it "Master Hijacking", and there are no better practitioners of the art than those here on TRF!

timebroker · 6 August 2007, 10:55 AM

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Agreed! We call it "Master Hijacking", and there are no better practitioners of the art than those here on TRF!

5 August 2007, 01:26 PM	#33
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Chris and Seros....both of you....superb pics, guys!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	This 1949 Wadsworth today, made the same year I was. It hasn't been out of the case in a while: This one tomorrow afternoon. Monday's a holiday in Canada and we're taking the boat out for a while: __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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