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21 August 2013, 04:54 AM
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Location: USA & France
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Just in time for a little trip... (incoming)
I took delivery of this old piece
 I was "this" close to pick one up back in 1999, at an event where I got to meet Kurt Klaus by the way, but at the end I opted for a Submariner 16610. That Sub is of course still with me but I figured it was time to give this Aquatimer GST in titanium (3536-01) a try. It arrived this morning, found another classic during lunch grab a quick wristshot.  The bracelet adjustment is a bit tricky to start with but once adjusted the watch is supremely comfortable on the wrist. Clearly in the less-is-more genre that I so love (like my Explorer 114270 etc). This is a perfect example of what IWC produced pre-Richemont group - classic, no nonsense and timeless. I also ordered the velcro strap from the boutique in NYC (such nice and helpful people) It is not my first GST watch, I used to own the Deep One  But I had too much trouble with the depth guage (technically very complex). It is piece that is more cool to own than practical in real life. I'm heading out for a trip tomorrow and you can count on this watch joining me for the journey! :-) Cheers, Patrick |
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21 August 2013, 05:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Daniel
Location: Sweden
Watch: 16570
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Cool IWC!
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21 August 2013, 05:55 AM
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A classic from the time when IWC did great pieces
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21 August 2013, 05:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: HR
Location: Planet Earth
Watch: -ing Barts.
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congrats Patrick !
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21 August 2013, 08:18 AM
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Watch: Sundial
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A great watch, Patrick. My favorite Aquatimer model.
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21 August 2013, 08:21 AM
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Real Name: Carl
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I think that watch looks great and fits you very well Patrick, congratulations!
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21 August 2013, 09:46 PM
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Thanks lads! I'm off on travel so another slow TRF week.
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21 August 2013, 09:53 PM
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Quote:
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Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin |
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21 August 2013, 10:29 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Australia
Watch: 116610LN
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Congrats and enjoy your trip.
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21 August 2013, 10:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,006
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Nice---congrats Patrick!
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22 August 2013, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Nishant T.
Location: DC Area
Watch: JLC NS Chrono GMT
Posts: 779
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Love this watch !!! Great going ...
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22 August 2013, 08:41 AM
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Landed earlier today at the first destination. Got in a taxi to the hotel, which was a bit more like a Cannonball race over some curvy roads up and down mountains. Then I noticed the base position of the steering wheel - this is while going straight forward, mind you...
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22 August 2013, 09:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Justin
Location: Pa
Watch: Explorer ii
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That's not the only crazy $ht you'll see in el Salvador ... Have fun
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22 August 2013, 10:50 AM
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Real Name: Dalip
Location: Mumbai and Perth
Watch: Rolex PAM Omega
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Enjoy Patrick - great piece and safe travels
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