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Old 7 April 2014, 05:45 AM   #361
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Here is a shot from Union Glacier, Antarctica-in the guides tent. Wearing a GMT which went to the pole; and the Seadweller which I thought I would compare against the GMT. The GMT was the better watch on expedition, as it told the time back at base without having yo think about it.
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Old 7 April 2014, 05:49 AM   #362
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A fellow right wrist watch wearer. Don't you hate how they always seem to put the crown on the wrong side of the watch?
No. As the watch is being worn on the left wrist. The reflection into the dome makes it look the other way.
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Old 7 April 2014, 05:53 AM   #363
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No. As the watch is being worn on the left wrist. The reflection into the dome makes it look the other way.
This shot shows it, if you look at the arm of the person tasking the photo..
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Old 7 April 2014, 06:00 AM   #364
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Steve, thanks. I've enjoyed this thread. It has been different and entertaining. But if anyone needs to go back to the status quo let me know and I'll start a "Does your Rolex match your yard fertilizer" thread.
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Old 7 April 2014, 06:04 AM   #365
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Steve, not a comment on your posts.
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Old 7 April 2014, 06:23 AM   #366
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Steve, thanks. I've enjoyed this thread. It has been different and entertaining. But if anyone needs to go back to the status quo let me know and I'll start a "Does your Rolex match your yard fertilizer" thread.
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Old 7 April 2014, 06:36 AM   #367
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And here is the Deep Sea.
It is not a great expedition watch, as it's too big. The original Seadweller is better. Yet, this was the first of the new watches.
It was the first watch with the jceramic dial, maxi markers, new bracelet and clasp.
It's like a Formula 1 car; all the current expedition watches and even the sport watches have their DNA from this watch. Technically it's brilliant.
So it takes its place in the expedition watch collection. As it is probably, rightly or wrongly Rolexs 'flagship' watch.
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Old 7 April 2014, 06:37 AM   #368
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So two to go. The top two watches...
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Old 7 April 2014, 06:41 AM   #369
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Glad you decided to stick it out. This has turned out to be one of the best threads ever imo! Can't wait to see the last two.
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Old 7 April 2014, 07:03 AM   #370
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Glad you decided to stick it out. This has turned out to be one of the best threads ever imo! Can't wait to see the last two.
It has been a difficult test! It was easier walking yo the South Pole...
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Old 7 April 2014, 07:17 AM   #371
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Great pics and collection! Thanks for sharing
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Old 7 April 2014, 07:26 AM   #372
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Here is a shot from Union Glacier, Antarctica-in the guides tent. Wearing a GMT which went to the pole; and the Seadweller which I thought I would compare against the GMT. The GMT was the better watch on expedition, as it told the time back at base without having yo think about it.
Talk about a side by side comparison...... I like this "playing" with the watches versus admiring them. As I said, the SD is my favorite Rolex, but I would have guessed that the GMT or EXP II would have been the superior Antarctic expedition watch. As that's for what they are truly designed. Unless, of course, you're aboard the Calypso.....
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Old 7 April 2014, 07:27 AM   #373
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Old 7 April 2014, 07:32 AM   #374
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Thanks.

I know Ran Fiennes. I would not say I was his friend but I have met him on several occasions. And he has been a Patron for three of my expeditions.
I also met Wally Herbet once at the a Royal Geographical Society, we chatted for a while about his trips. And I have met Roger Mear who led the Footsteps of Scott expedition. Also the advert for a winter trip featured Chris Furse, I interviewed him for my dissertation for my degree; which was on polar exploration.
They don't let Sir Ranulph play with explosives anymore, do they? After "Dr. Doolittle" and all.... Before my time but "your" liaison tour guys love to tell the story.

That's some line up. And to think I was proud just to have a book signed by Sir Edmund Hillary.
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this thread certainly took a turn for the best

thanks for sharing the journey
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Old 7 April 2014, 02:27 PM   #376
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Glad you didn't quit, Steve! Amazing photos!
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Old 7 April 2014, 02:45 PM   #377
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Awesome thread! Thank you for sharing Steve!
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Old 7 April 2014, 02:51 PM   #378
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The two top watches remain to be seen, right? I have a feeling they're Pateks.
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Old 7 April 2014, 03:16 PM   #379
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Well I just got change of a twenty for the last pole dancer.
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Old 7 April 2014, 03:24 PM   #380
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I really enjoyed your pictures. Seems like you lead an interesting life. I hope you don't give up in this forum, there are a lot of great people here. This has turned out better than I was expecting. Wish I could travel more than I do.
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As others have said, this thread sure has taken a different turn and I'm the first to admit I could be wrong.

I'm sorry I doubted you and please accept my apologies.
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Old 7 April 2014, 05:48 PM   #382
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Drama, intrigue, tension, humour, adventure and watches. What a thread!

I also wasn't sure what to make of this thread when it began, but now I know it's one of the best.

Please keep the posts coming Steve.
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Old 7 April 2014, 06:57 PM   #383
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Talk about a side by side comparison...... I like this "playing" with the watches versus admiring them. As I said, the SD is my favorite Rolex, but I would have guessed that the GMT or EXP II would have been the superior Antarctic expedition watch. As that's for what they are truly designed. Unless, of course, you're aboard the Calypso.....
The explorer 2 is the best; as the bezels on gmt and dive watches can freeze up sometimes.
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Old 7 April 2014, 06:59 PM   #384
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They don't let Sir Ranulph play with explosives anymore, do they? After "Dr. Doolittle" and all.... Before my time but "your" liaison tour guys love to tell the story.

That's some line up. And to think I was proud just to have a book signed by Sir Edmund Hillary.
No they don't! But ran loves a good story! He's made his career out of stories about his expeditions. He is a very down to earth and true person.
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As others have said, this thread sure has taken a different turn and I'm the first to admit I could be wrong.

I'm sorry I doubted you and please accept my apologies.
Not a problem.
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The two top watches remain to be seen, right? I have a feeling they're Pateks.
One is. One is not!
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Great thread, enjoying all your pics Steve and intrigued to see the final two pieces. Thanks for sharing
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Here is one place I have not worn the dive watches..
Caving in the Mendips. UK.
To many opportunities to bash the hell out of a steel watch.
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Drama, intrigue, tension, humour, adventure and watches. What a thread!

I also wasn't sure what to make of this thread when it began, but now I know it's one of the best.

Please keep the posts coming Steve.
Thanks all....
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steve, thanks. I've enjoyed this thread. It has been different and entertaining. But if anyone needs to go back to the status quo let me know and i'll start a "does your rolex match your yard fertilizer" thread.
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