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Jagatai · 12 May 2011, 11:41 AM

Eric comes thru again! I think I know this watch!!!!

dddrees · 12 May 2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Hips

sweet...good luck to ya Dan.

i'm in the waiting boat as well. Although I just checked Fed Ex and my waiting ends tomorrow morning around 10:30.

giggle giggle

Thank you. Congrats and I am looking forward to your PICs Ray.

dddrees · 12 May 2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jagatai

Eric comes thru again! I think I know this watch!!!!

Cool, what do you think about it.

Jagatai · 12 May 2011, 12:52 PM

I think it's stunning. I couldn't stop looking at the photos on his site!! It really sang to me.

dddrees · 12 May 2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jagatai

I think it's stunning. I couldn't stop looking at the photos on his site!! It really sang to me.

Me too, I'm so lucky I was able to get it. Man I just can't believe how quickly this is happening.

Frogman4me · 12 May 2011, 12:59 PM

Is this the feet first w/punched papers that Eric has for sale? If so, its a beauty, Congrats! Can't wait for you to get it!!!

dddrees · 12 May 2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Is this the feet first w/punched papers that Eric has for sale? If so, its a beauty, Congrats! Can't wait for you to get it!!!

Yep, thats the one. Eric Ku must be awesome, look at the watch he found. Heck look at the watches Ken has, and he recomended him.

whiskyguy · 12 May 2011, 01:44 PM

Nice score!

Big congrats!

dddrees · 12 May 2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by whiskyguy

Nice score!

Big congrats!

Thank you.

SkyKing31 · 12 May 2011, 01:50 PM

good luck

PhilM · 12 May 2011, 04:02 PM

Can't wait for pics ....

WouterN · 12 May 2011, 04:48 PM

Congrats! Waiting for pics :)

Chris B · 12 May 2011, 05:47 PM

Well done Dan & Ken, really great stuff, cant wait for news that it has arrived safely...

Oh & of course, the mandatory 'pics or it didn't happen' images ...

Selfish like that aren't we ?

DiamondJack · 12 May 2011, 06:26 PM

Great news.... and great buy......Well done

. I looked very closely at that baby before i pulled the trigger on my own new acquisition ( a FF open 6's also with full package). But the hassle of getting it back to the UK and import taxes etc stopped me. But gorgeous set

And I had the same butterflies... crazy really... grown men with cars, houses, families, a stack of boys toys and, indeed, plenty of other already got grails BUT the latest acquistion is always the most exciting

.

It's a slippery slope from here on in.....

- especially when you have the likes of Ken showing off their amazing collections and enticing us with even more desirable and beautiful catches

dddrees · 12 May 2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyKing31

good luck

Thanks Robbie.

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Originally Posted by PhilM

Can't wait for pics ....

Thanks Phil.

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Originally Posted by WouterN

Congrats! Waiting for pics :)

Thanks Wouter.

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Well done Dan & Ken, really great stuff, cant wait for news that it has arrived safely...

Oh & of course, the mandatory 'pics or it didn't happen' images ...

Selfish like that aren't we ?

Thanks Chris. I'm not that good when it comes to taking PICs, however I'll definitely take a few PICs and post them anyway.

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Great news.... and great buy......Well done

. I looked very closely at that baby before i pulled the trigger on my own new acquisition ( a FF open 6's also with full package). But the hassle of getting it back to the UK and import taxes etc stopped me. But gorgeous set

And I had the same butterflies... crazy really... grown men with cars, houses, families, a stack of boys toys and, indeed, plenty of other already got grails BUT the latest acquistion is always the most exciting

.

It's a slippery slope from here on in.....

- especially when you have the likes of Ken showing off their amazing collections and enticing us with even more desirable and beautiful catches

Thanks DiamondJack, I am glad it worked out for the both of us. You got something you wanted, and I was able to get the one I wanted.

It's good to get excited about something every once in awhile, it makes living that more enjoyable. Hey, if you didn't get excited about your passions they wouldn't be called passions in the first place.

Ken's an enabler, a real Bad Bad Man!! Actualy I have my own mind and no one forced my hand, I have no idea what I am doing, and all I know is I wanted a real nice to excellent vintage watch. I've been thinking about a Red Sub almost since I knew they existed. He just helped me when I decided I wanted to get one. Ken's one heck of fine gentleman as he assisted me when I asked for help.

Condition is King, as Ken would say.

Frogman4me · 12 May 2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Condition is King, as Ken would say.

Words to love by. Can't lose with this kind of thinking. Im so excited for you, this is your first vintage so prepare yourself for a potential life altering change. Once you experience the one of a kind character and uniqueness of the vintage world don't be surprised if you get bored with your "everyone has one" modern watches. Just a warning, welcome to the club my friend

conrail · 12 May 2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Once you experience the one of a kind character and uniqueness of the vintage world don't be surprised if you get bored with your "everyone has one" modern watches.

Well said

Jagatai · 13 May 2011, 12:15 AM

Once you experience the one of a kind character and uniqueness of the vintage world don't be surprised if you get bored with your "everyone has one" modern watches.

Yeah this is SO TRUE.
However, I would still recommend keeping a "modern" one around to have as a beater, just like my 1993 14060 I wear daily.

dddrees · 13 May 2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Words to love by. Can't lose with this kind of thinking. Im so excited for you, this is your first vintage so prepare yourself for a potential life altering change. Once you experience the one of a kind character and uniqueness of the vintage world don't be surprised if you get bored with your "everyone has one" modern watches. Just a warning, welcome to the club my friend

David,

I know I have looked forward to getting one for awhile, I just don't think it has truly sunk in yet. However I know I am going to enjoy it possibly even more than I expected.

The fact that I have recieved such tremendous assistance from Ken and such a warm welcome on the forum makes this so much easier and a truly fantastic experience.

Thanks,

Dan

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Originally Posted by conrail

Well said

Thank you.

rfknauss · 13 May 2011, 06:18 AM

Dan, can't wait to see the pics ...... congratulations!

Chris B · 13 May 2011, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Once you experience the one of a kind character and uniqueness of the vintage world don't be surprised if you get bored with your "everyone has one" modern watches.

Blimey !!

.....'Strumming my pain with his fingers......'

..

dddrees · 13 May 2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

Dan, can't wait to see the pics ...... congratulations!

Thanks Richard, I'll have to meet you in the bar to celebrate.

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Originally Posted by Chris B

Blimey !!

.....'Strumming my pain with his fingers......'

..

Yeah, but it do sound awesome don't it?

Michael M. · 13 May 2011, 08:51 AM

Huge congrats Dan!

dddrees · 13 May 2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Huge congrats Dan!

Thanks Michael.

tattooedfagin · 13 May 2011, 07:54 PM

i can fully appreciate the excitement & anticipation of a Red Sub arrival, i got all sweaty last December waiting for mine to arrive & then sent it away to RSC so i'm sweating all over again waiting on that Green envelope hitting the mat to say 'come get me'

looking forward to seeing the pics

dddrees · 13 May 2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

i can fully appreciate the excitement & anticipation of a Red Sub arrival, i got all sweaty last December waiting for mine to arrive & then sent it away to RSC so i'm sweating all over again waiting on that Green envelope hitting the mat to say 'come get me'

looking forward to seeing the pics

Thanks Chad, I hope you get yours back soon.

If you don't mind me asking, what was wrong and what all are you having them do?

Dan

Jason71 · 13 May 2011, 09:19 PM

Congrats on a true grail. There have been 2 watches that I have been "shaking" when I opened the packaging..........

My WG Blue Sub
My FF Red Sub

I can imagine how excited you are. Please post pics ASAWA (As Soon As Watch Arrives)

tattooedfagin · 13 May 2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Thanks Chad, I hope you get yours back soon.

If you don't mind me asking, what was wrong and what all are you having them do?

Dan

Mine was running strong but hadn't been serviced since the mid 80's, the crown felt a little gritty too so thought it only fair to send it away for a bit of RSC TLC. in week 14 of the quoted 18-20 period. Having it serviced, proofed etc with all original major bits untouched....i appreciate that others are able to service quicker & a bit cheaper but mine is a complete set & the RSC paperwork will put the cherry on the top & give it some additional verification..got myself a handful of Nato's waiting & just picked up a crackin' 93150 for a top price too

dddrees · 13 May 2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

Mine was running strong but hadn't been serviced since the mid 80's, the crown felt a little gritty too so thought it only fair to send it away for a bit of RSC TLC. in week 14 of the quoted 18-20 period. Having it serviced, proofed etc with all original major bits untouched....i appreciate that others are able to service quicker & a bit cheaper but mine is a complete set & the RSC paperwork will put the cherry on the top & give it some additional verification..got myself a handful of Nato's waiting & just picked up a crackin' 93150 for a top price too

Sounds like it should be done soon then. Thats good news, and it should be right as rain when you get it back. Cool, looking forward to seeing some PICs of yours as well.

Dan

12 May 2011, 06:26 PM	#44
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Great news.... and great buy......Well done. I looked very closely at that baby before i pulled the trigger on my own new acquisition ( a FF open 6's also with full package). But the hassle of getting it back to the UK and import taxes etc stopped me. But gorgeous set And I had the same butterflies... crazy really... grown men with cars, houses, families, a stack of boys toys and, indeed, plenty of other already got grails BUT the latest acquistion is always the most exciting . It's a slippery slope from here on in..... - especially when you have the likes of Ken showing off their amazing collections and enticing us with even more desirable and beautiful catches

13 May 2011, 06:18 AM	#50
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Dan, can't wait to see the pics ...... congratulations! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

13 May 2011, 07:54 PM	#55
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	i can fully appreciate the excitement & anticipation of a Red Sub arrival, i got all sweaty last December waiting for mine to arrive & then sent it away to RSC so i'm sweating all over again waiting on that Green envelope hitting the mat to say 'come get me' looking forward to seeing the pics __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

13 May 2011, 09:19 PM	#57
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Congrats on a true grail. There have been 2 watches that I have been "shaking" when I opened the packaging.......... My WG Blue Sub My FF Red Sub I can imagine how excited you are. Please post pics ASAWA (As Soon As Watch Arrives) __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

12 May 2011, 11:41 AM	#31
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Eric comes thru again! I think I know this watch!!!!

12 May 2011, 12:52 PM	#34
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	I think it's stunning. I couldn't stop looking at the photos on his site!! It really sang to me.

12 May 2011, 12:59 PM	#36
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Is this the feet first w/punched papers that Eric has for sale? If so, its a beauty, Congrats! Can't wait for you to get it!!!

12 May 2011, 01:44 PM	#38
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	Nice score! Big congrats!

12 May 2011, 01:50 PM	#40
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	good luck

12 May 2011, 04:02 PM	#41
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Can't wait for pics ....

12 May 2011, 04:48 PM	#42
WouterN "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Wouter Location: Amsterdam, NL Watch: Vintage subs Posts: 129	Congrats! Waiting for pics :)

12 May 2011, 05:47 PM	#43
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Well done Dan & Ken, really great stuff, cant wait for news that it has arrived safely... Oh & of course, the mandatory 'pics or it didn't happen' images ... Selfish like that aren't we ?

13 May 2011, 12:15 AM	#48
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Once you experience the one of a kind character and uniqueness of the vintage world don't be surprised if you get bored with your "everyone has one" modern watches. Yeah this is SO TRUE. However, I would still recommend keeping a "modern" one around to have as a beater, just like my 1993 14060 I wear daily.

13 May 2011, 08:51 AM	#53
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Huge congrats Dan!

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