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Old 11 August 2015, 12:56 PM   #31
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Well if you did lose it, i'm sure Rolex would have traded you a new one for that beautiful pic to use in their marketing campaign. That looks like something you'd see in a magazine
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:18 PM   #32
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Cool shot you snagged
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:35 PM   #33
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man, close one
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:38 PM   #34
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It reminds me of this story from an older thread.
I do remember this...and yes, this takes the cake
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Old 11 August 2015, 02:15 PM   #35
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I left mine on the rocks too long, and this happened...
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Old 11 August 2015, 06:47 PM   #36
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wait.... photoshop??
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Old 11 August 2015, 07:47 PM   #37
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Sometimes we do crazy things to get a shot. It was a cool shot, but damn, you got lucky!

Well in any case my faithful dog would have found it

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Old 11 August 2015, 09:00 PM   #38
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Old 11 August 2015, 10:04 PM   #39
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Well in any case my faithful dog would have found it
Wait... is that a.... watch-dog???


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Old 11 August 2015, 10:34 PM   #40
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I can only imagine how high you jumped when that happened! Good to hear nothing bad came out of it.
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Old 11 August 2015, 10:47 PM   #41
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why cant i see the pictures?
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Old 11 August 2015, 10:57 PM   #42
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Haha, scary!
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Old 11 August 2015, 11:41 PM   #43
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Looks like it was destine to dwell on the sea permanently.
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Old 11 August 2015, 11:46 PM   #44
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hahaha this is funny. why so many of you put your rolexs in the sea is beyond me! ... but the pictures are good!
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Old 12 August 2015, 12:05 AM   #45
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Much too close for comfort. You're lucky it doesn't sleep with the fishes.
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Old 12 August 2015, 12:56 AM   #46
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Old 12 August 2015, 12:56 AM   #47
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Old 12 August 2015, 01:26 AM   #48
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No way I'm taking my watch off near the ocean. Not a fan of the accelerated distressing by bouncing around on rocks either.
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Old 12 August 2015, 01:34 AM   #49
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I would anticipate that your watch got some scratches since those rocks are sharp.
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Old 12 August 2015, 05:49 AM   #50
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Wow, those are some great pics!
You guys are brave to take off your watches and put them in the sand or on rocks!
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Old 12 August 2015, 06:28 AM   #51
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I would anticipate that your watch got some scratches since those rocks are sharp.

Yes, but it contributes to its character ;)

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Old 12 August 2015, 06:37 AM   #52
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I'm glad you avoided the possible disaster!
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Old 12 August 2015, 06:42 AM   #53
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Close call
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Old 12 August 2015, 07:29 AM   #54
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Old 12 August 2015, 07:55 AM   #55
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Not sure I am getting this - why risk a watch like this?
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Old 12 August 2015, 08:30 AM   #56
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I lost my retainer in the ocean when I was a kid...that was $80, I can't imagine losing a Rolex!
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Old 12 August 2015, 08:31 AM   #57
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Not sure I am getting this - why risk a watch like this?
Because you only live once...we don't really own these watches, they will last longer than the average person will possess it. Sometimes risk adds to the adventure and flavor of life.

That's why we dive deep, climb high, go fast...and explore.
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Old 12 August 2015, 08:54 AM   #58
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To be fair, I think the SD returning to the sea is a bit more poetic than having it stashed in a safe. But for real great shot and glad a tragedy was averted.
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Old 12 August 2015, 10:39 AM   #59
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