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1 August 2019, 05:51 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Saudi Arabia
Watch: Daytona 116500LN
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Incoming PM - A lifetime passion leads to this.
OK so I have been interested in watches for as long as I can remember, but only been seriously collecting for the last 12 years. At 21 I remember my mother buying me a gold rotary watch white dial on black leather.
Over the next 30 years in the military saw me with numerous G Shocks and Garmin's etc. Then at aged 40 I was presented by somebody special to me my Omega Seamaster orange bezel automatic watch. I loved it, there you go, and after years of looking at high end watches I'm sure I thought that would be the end of that, surely I'd be satisfied? You can never predict life; stress of multiple tours in the Middle East, losing close friends, coming to terms with seeing some horrific sights and finally finding myself in the strange position of having to start from scratch at a later stage in life. However I'm now back on my feet and in a much better place and happy again. This has allowed me to divulge and throw myself into my new work, but more importantly my passions (cars, watches and fitness). So after 30 years of building up from Rotary, Casios, G-Shock, Garmin, Armani, Tag Heuer, Omega, Panerai, not forgetting my grandfathers gold J W Benson at 70 years vintage; I now find myself in the very fortunate position of owning this beauty below. Surely this will be it now? I have no idea, but I think I'm nearly complete, apart from the PP 5168G Blue I have on order (2 years I've been told). Just thought I'd share a few ramblings (and photos) of a very happy 51 year old, old-soldier. A few photos..... Finally Pick up day My AD stated that it is untouched and I could unbox it, nice touch. First sight of a long time goal.... Wow.. just wow! Getting sized to my wrist. Perfect fit! No time like the present, this will be no safe queen, I've simply worked too hard and waited too long not to wear it at every opportunity....
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Patek Philippe 5168-G (Aquanaut Blue) - Rolex Daytona 116508 Green Dial - Rolex Submariner 116619LB ( Smurf) - Panerai 1116 (Platinum 1 of 70) - Panerai 932 Radiomir 47mm - Panerai 968 Submersible "Bronzo" - NOMOS Glashutte Club 453 Campus - SS Omega Seamaster Orange - Porsche Design GMT - G Shock Solar - Tag F1 Circa 1995 - J W Benson Circa 1950. ( F.PJ. Complication on order 👍🏼) |
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1 August 2019, 05:53 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: USA
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Beautiful
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1 August 2019, 05:54 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Beach
Watch: Submariner / GMT
Posts: 505
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Congrats!! Thats a beauty to say the least
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1 August 2019, 05:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: USA
Watch: What I am wearing.
Posts: 1,879
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So, even though I sort of knew this was happening, as you needed a hell of an authorization to get approved, it is still a magic moment. I am super happy for you, and it truly could not have happened to a more deserving person. Wear that thing in great health! Just a magnificent moment and a real chance to look at the things you have accomplished in life. Grail piece complete!
Congrats buddy! 
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Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want." |
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1 August 2019, 05:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: AJ
Location: NY
Watch: ♕
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Congrats on a beautiful piece!
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1 August 2019, 05:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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That’s awesome and congrats!
I’d say wear the hell out of it, but I don’t think that’s going to be a problem  
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1 August 2019, 05:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Real Name: Alyx
Location: Universe
Watch: The Gibeon watch
Posts: 894
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Welcome to the family
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1 August 2019, 05:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Dan
Location: Benelux
Posts: 1,920
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Big congrats!!
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1 August 2019, 05:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: GA
Watch: All of them...
Posts: 407
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Congrats! Well deserved.
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1 August 2019, 05:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washinton D.C.
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Most amazing Rolex ever. Congrats.
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1 August 2019, 06:01 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: York, UK
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Great looking piece. If you ever get bored with it then contact me first.
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1 August 2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Watch: Superocean 44not42
Posts: 1,757
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Congratulations on your dream. It's great to hear when a passion reaches its ultimate goal.
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1 August 2019, 06:03 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Canada
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amazing piece
congrats |
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1 August 2019, 06:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Eastern Time Zone
Watch: GMT Master II LN
Posts: 34
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Awesome, the green dial is money!
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1 August 2019, 06:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Real Name: Eric
Location: Atlanta
Watch: Daytona 116520
Posts: 51
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Congratulations. Beautiful watch. Enjoy it.
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1 August 2019, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Real Name: Ady
Location: uk
Watch: Sub
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This is what I like reading on TRF,Well done mate
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1 August 2019, 06:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Chicago
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 5,572
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Fantastic! Looks awesome! Enjoy it every day.
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 Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)
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1 August 2019, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: U.S.
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I wish I could wear gold. If I could, this and there are two other yellow/rose gold would be my pick for sure! Enjoy it
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1 August 2019, 06:21 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: US, SG, DK, GR
Watch: Reverso
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bravo! nice.
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1 August 2019, 06:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Real Name: Vance
Location: North Coast
Watch: GMT II
Posts: 1,572
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Wear in good health and thanks for your service! Love the watch!
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1 August 2019, 06:29 AM
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Watch: What I am wearing.
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Quote:
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1 August 2019, 06:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Jesper
Location: Earth
Watch: 116234
Posts: 1,772
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Congrats! What an achievement
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1 August 2019, 06:53 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Tony
Location: Boston North
Watch: Meteorite Daytona
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What a beauty, congrats.
Thank you for your service!
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1 August 2019, 06:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: BK
Location: SF Bay Area
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Sweet watch. Great story. Enjoy!
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1 August 2019, 06:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Dante Torrese
Location: Ardsley , N.Y.
Watch: Seadweller 4000
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Enjoy it...
You deserve it...thank you for your service!
Dante
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1 August 2019, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Texas
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Kick ass watch. Great color combo. Stunning !!!!!
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1 August 2019, 06:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Real Name: Richard
Location: UK
Watch: Tudor Ranger
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Best of the best. Big congrats.
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1 August 2019, 06:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: dubai
Posts: 673
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Congrats, nice piece!!! enjoy it
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1 August 2019, 07:03 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,493
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First and foremost, thank you for your service!
And that watch.... 
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1 August 2019, 07:07 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Location: Paris, France
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 Many congrats! |
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