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nmb · 4 March 2016, 08:02 AM

I have had 3 subs and 3 GMTs over the years plus a Tudor sub.Some were in steel,some 2 tone but none ever scratched the itch.Nice watches yes,but never really what I hankered after.My grail was forever out of reach,until the events of this week.
I dare say fate seemed to have had a big part in events.Firstly,I arranged to take a weeks holiday as we have are having a short term 'lull' at work.Suggested on Monday to the wife that we take a trip out for lunch.Called in at the local AD just to browse at a few models.I was toying with either trading my BLNR up for a two tone or possibly adding one.When we had nearly a table covered with watches,the sales chap mentioned they had an 18ct sub in.I thought I will have a look as this has always been my grail piece since I have been seriously into watches.He then told me they had sold it originally to the owner and had just taken it in PX for a Skydweller.I don't like taking figures on here,but a 2011 116618 LB with box and papers with the piece of mind of buying from an AD and 12 month warranty for less than anything currently on Chrono 24!
Now I went away saying the timing wasn't right,we have just moved house,however I knew I could let that slip through my hands.The BLNR had to be PX as I couldn't raise the full amount,but now I have finally the watch I always really wanted,but had been out of reach until now

Kind Regards

Nigel

jabarrow · 4 March 2016, 08:04 AM

Very nice. Congrats

Numberjack · 4 March 2016, 08:06 AM

Well done , that's a beauty

RussW · 4 March 2016, 08:07 AM

Excellent, congrats on attaining your grail.

texex91 · 4 March 2016, 08:11 AM

Enjoy that beauty!

AK797 · 4 March 2016, 08:13 AM

Congrats, it's a stunner alright!

bpetty13 · 4 March 2016, 08:14 AM

congrats!

gwalker · 4 March 2016, 08:15 AM

Huge congrats!!!!!!!

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Shichinin · 4 March 2016, 08:18 AM

Congrats. Have fun

sickened1 · 4 March 2016, 08:18 AM

Congrats.

brandrea · 4 March 2016, 08:55 AM

Congratulations, it's a beauty for sure!

Horology.life · 4 March 2016, 08:56 AM

Awesome many congrats

Brian Page · 4 March 2016, 09:00 AM

Congrats!!!

LuminousMaximus · 4 March 2016, 09:00 AM

A Big Congrat's! So it's true that good things are worth waiting for...

She's got some heft baby... yeah!!

Now does that only come with the Sunburst Dial or the Smurf dial as well...?

RichM · 4 March 2016, 09:17 AM

Congrats Nigel.

Grail it is.

Beautiful watch. Wear it in good health mate.

hsfrank · 4 March 2016, 09:20 AM

Congrats love the bluesy

BNA/LION · 4 March 2016, 09:26 AM

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Huge Congratulations!

nmb · 4 March 2016, 09:33 AM

Thanks a lot guys.I am in the minority here,but I actually prefer this dial to the sunburst.It has been said as being the 'flat' blue however the dial and bezel adopt many different shades of blue in unison depending on the lighting.At one stage almost black in appearance,very much like the blue ceramic on the BLNR bezel.
As regards heft,yes same weight as a DSSD but distributed differently.Already don't notice it just with a few hours of wearing.

Kind Regards

Nigel

Kneecough · 4 March 2016, 09:34 AM

Quite the upgrade, congrats!

Soleless Shoes · 4 March 2016, 09:35 AM

Congratulations! Awesome piece.

Mr Kram · 4 March 2016, 09:36 AM

very nice. wear it in good health.

mjclark32 · 4 March 2016, 09:36 AM

Hubba Hubba

congrats!

Daytona88 · 4 March 2016, 09:36 AM

Great to get your grail...I wonder if a new grail will come to surface in due time. You may not think so right now but don't be surprised if it does

Easy Rhino · 4 March 2016, 09:37 AM

Was clearly destined to be your watch. Good that you caught the scent and correctly acted on it.

A hearty well done, Sir.

GerardoG · 4 March 2016, 09:39 AM

Congratulations! I am sure it was worth the wait; enjoy it!!!!

watchwatcher · 4 March 2016, 09:41 AM

Awesome!! Well played, sir.

SemperFi · 4 March 2016, 09:58 AM

Congratulations Nigel. I know how satisfying it must be. Enjoy it!

GEORGE505 · 4 March 2016, 10:03 AM

Wow congratulations and very sharp!

Danny83 · 4 March 2016, 10:06 AM

Wow very nice!!!!

nmb · 4 March 2016, 10:09 AM

Thanks again,wondered when someone would mention the next Grail,LOL.Honestly can see it happening,not for now anyway.If I had won the lottery,this would still be the one,Yes I can appreciate the likes of PP,AP and even further along the likes of Grubels Forsey for their horological marvel,but the style of their watches just isn't me.
In the future I may start at the beginning again adding pieces,not trading,a five digit Sea Dweller appeals for what it represents,certainly can't afford anything with Comex on the dial though,That is for me,lottery winning stuff.

Kind Regards

Nigel

4 March 2016, 08:02 AM	#1
nmb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Nigel Location: uk Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 150	20 year journey,Finally got my grail today! I have had 3 subs and 3 GMTs over the years plus a Tudor sub.Some were in steel,some 2 tone but none ever scratched the itch.Nice watches yes,but never really what I hankered after.My grail was forever out of reach,until the events of this week. I dare say fate seemed to have had a big part in events.Firstly,I arranged to take a weeks holiday as we have are having a short term 'lull' at work.Suggested on Monday to the wife that we take a trip out for lunch.Called in at the local AD just to browse at a few models.I was toying with either trading my BLNR up for a two tone or possibly adding one.When we had nearly a table covered with watches,the sales chap mentioned they had an 18ct sub in.I thought I will have a look as this has always been my grail piece since I have been seriously into watches.He then told me they had sold it originally to the owner and had just taken it in PX for a Skydweller.I don't like taking figures on here,but a 2011 116618 LB with box and papers with the piece of mind of buying from an AD and 12 month warranty for less than anything currently on Chrono 24! Now I went away saying the timing wasn't right,we have just moved house,however I knew I could let that slip through my hands.The BLNR had to be PX as I couldn't raise the full amount,but now I have finally the watch I always really wanted,but had been out of reach until now Kind Regards Nigel Attached Images

4 March 2016, 08:56 AM	#12
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Awesome many congrats __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

4 March 2016, 09:00 AM	#14
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	A Big Congrat's! So it's true that good things are worth waiting for... She's got some heft baby... yeah!! Now does that only come with the Sunburst Dial or the Smurf dial as well...? __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

4 March 2016, 09:17 AM	#15
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	Congrats Nigel. Grail it is. Beautiful watch. Wear it in good health mate. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

4 March 2016, 09:20 AM	#16
hsfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Herbert Frank Location: Middletown,De Watch: President Posts: 1,641	Congrats love the bluesy __________________ Time and Tide wait for no man Rolex Cellini 4133 Tudor North Flag HERS: Rolex TTDJ

4 March 2016, 08:04 AM	#2
jabarrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 34	Very nice. Congrats

4 March 2016, 08:06 AM	#3
Numberjack "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uk Posts: 160	Well done , that's a beauty

4 March 2016, 08:07 AM	#4
RussW "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: England Watch: 5990 Posts: 3,350	Excellent, congrats on attaining your grail.

4 March 2016, 08:11 AM	#5
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Enjoy that beauty!

4 March 2016, 08:13 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Congrats, it's a stunner alright!

4 March 2016, 08:14 AM	#7
bpetty13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Blake Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 384	congrats!

4 March 2016, 08:15 AM	#8
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Huge congrats!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 March 2016, 08:18 AM	#9
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Congrats. Have fun

4 March 2016, 08:18 AM	#10
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Congrats.

4 March 2016, 08:55 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,082	Congratulations, it's a beauty for sure!

4 March 2016, 09:00 AM	#13
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,624	Congrats!!!

4 March 2016, 09:26 AM	#17
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Huge Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

4 March 2016, 09:33 AM	#18
nmb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Nigel Location: uk Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 150	Thanks a lot guys.I am in the minority here,but I actually prefer this dial to the sunburst.It has been said as being the 'flat' blue however the dial and bezel adopt many different shades of blue in unison depending on the lighting.At one stage almost black in appearance,very much like the blue ceramic on the BLNR bezel. As regards heft,yes same weight as a DSSD but distributed differently.Already don't notice it just with a few hours of wearing. Kind Regards Nigel

4 March 2016, 09:34 AM	#19
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	Quite the upgrade, congrats!

4 March 2016, 09:35 AM	#20
Soleless Shoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Rich Location: United States Posts: 302	Congratulations! Awesome piece.

4 March 2016, 09:36 AM	#21
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	very nice. wear it in good health.

4 March 2016, 09:36 AM	#22
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Hubba Hubba congrats! __________________

4 March 2016, 09:36 AM	#23
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	Great to get your grail...I wonder if a new grail will come to surface in due time. You may not think so right now but don't be surprised if it does

4 March 2016, 09:37 AM	#24
Easy Rhino "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Kevin Location: Now Tennessee Watch: 2-Line Sub & DJ41 Posts: 413	Was clearly destined to be your watch. Good that you caught the scent and correctly acted on it. A hearty well done, Sir.

4 March 2016, 09:39 AM	#25
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Congratulations! I am sure it was worth the wait; enjoy it!!!!

4 March 2016, 09:41 AM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Awesome!! Well played, sir.

4 March 2016, 09:58 AM	#27
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations Nigel. I know how satisfying it must be. Enjoy it!

4 March 2016, 10:03 AM	#28
GEORGE505 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: George Location: IL, USA Posts: 197	Wow congratulations and very sharp!

4 March 2016, 10:06 AM	#29
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Wow very nice!!!!

4 March 2016, 10:09 AM	#30
nmb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Nigel Location: uk Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 150	Thanks again,wondered when someone would mention the next Grail,LOL.Honestly can see it happening,not for now anyway.If I had won the lottery,this would still be the one,Yes I can appreciate the likes of PP,AP and even further along the likes of Grubels Forsey for their horological marvel,but the style of their watches just isn't me. In the future I may start at the beginning again adding pieces,not trading,a five digit Sea Dweller appeals for what it represents,certainly can't afford anything with Comex on the dial though,That is for me,lottery winning stuff. Kind Regards Nigel

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