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DreambreaX · 29 April 2014, 04:26 PM

LOL at this thread

toomuchtalk · 29 April 2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by try714

It a addiction, just like women.

or worse?

toomuchtalk · 29 April 2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

Can't believe I only stumbled on this thread today. Glad I did. Awesome. Thanks for sharing Steve.

DCheeta · 29 April 2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Thanks!

No, sir...thank YOU.

toomuchtalk · 30 April 2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

No, sir...thank YOU.

New tie!

DCheeta · 30 April 2014, 05:58 PM

Daaaamn, I love that PP! (the watch) That is the ultimate dress watch. Goes great with the tie, too.

Please tell me that's not how you dress at the South Pole!

toomuchtalk · 30 April 2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Daaaamn, I love that PP! (the watch) That is the ultimate dress watch. Goes great with the tie, too.

Please tell me that's not how you dress at the South Pole!

First time I have worn a shirt with it! That's six months.. and first tie on in over a year!
The watch feels awesome with a shirt and tie..and not a bad tie at that..

Think a shirt and tie would be pretty cool at the pole..

CWIN · 30 April 2014, 09:08 PM

I originally took a look at this thread the day you started it, Steve...read through the initial posts and figured it wasn't worth my time. Noticed it was back tonight so I decided to give it a read and all I can say is WOW. Epic thread. Thanks for sharing your collection and your experiences with us. You make me want to do more with my life and buy an Explorer II!

toomuchtalk · 1 May 2014, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

I originally took a look at this thread the day you started it, Steve...read through the initial posts and figured it wasn't worth my time. Noticed it was back tonight so I decided to give it a read and all I can say is WOW. Epic thread. Thanks for sharing your collection and your experiences with us. You make me want to do more with my life and buy an Explorer II!

Wow, thanks..

Explorer 2; great watch...

93 Turbo · 1 May 2014, 03:10 AM

Great post Steve, some of your comments and pics reminded me of a few things:

Dual time-zone (TZ) watches take the guess work out of TZ calculation especially when your fatigued. As you said one less thing to calculate/worry about.

Worked with a Russian AN-12 off East Africa. Yes all the crew attended the same flight crew training centre. It's mandatory to have a lit cigarette when doing any and all works in and around the aircraft.

If only Rolex made a world timer in the same vein as the EXP II 42. That is not in precious metal like their recent dual TZ watches.

All the best Jules

toomuchtalk · 1 May 2014, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 93 Turbo

Great post Steve, some of your comments and pics reminded me of a few things:

Dual time-zone (TZ) watches take the guess work out of TZ calculation especially when your fatigued. As you said one less thing to calculate/worry about.

Worked with a Russian AN-12 off East Africa. Yes all the crew attended the same flight crew training centre. It's mandatory to have a lit cigarette when doing any and all works in and around the aircraft.

If only Rolex made a world timer in the same vein as the EXP II 42. That is not in precious metal like their recent dual TZ watches.

All the best Jules

Know what you mean about smoking and planes. The last time on flew on a Ilyushin 76, the load master checked the cargo-barrels of aviation fuel- whilst smoking; then stubbed it out on the floor..

toomuchtalk · 1 May 2014, 04:22 AM

And the view from the bomb aimers position over the Drake passage en route for Antarctica..

Mauiguy · 1 May 2014, 11:26 AM

Add me to the list of those who were absolutely delighted by this thread. When anyone asks; what's a tool watch, or for that matter, what kind of people Rolex watches were *really* designed for, I'll have this to show them!

Thanks Steve!

HogwldFLTR · 12 May 2014, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Here is the group shot. Couldn't not do it now!

Left to right...and expeditions/history. Notes.

1.submariner. Date. First watch bought. It's been to Iceland, Norway, greenland, South America. Had several services.
2.Deep Sea. No expedition history.
3. Sea Dweller. Antarctic.
4. Explorer 1. My dad's old watch. Been to Norway and Iceland.
5. Explorer 2. Norway.
6. Explorer 2. Black dial. Norway and Antarctica.
7. GMT 2. Antarctica. Engraved on back with South Pole enscription.
8. Explorer 1. (New) no expedition history other than UK expeditions.
9. Patek 5227. Last watch bought. Used as everyday watch. Already scratched in several place

10. Explorer 2. (New) White dial, default watch for work at present. No overseas history
11. Explorer 2. (New) Black dial, admired a lot. Going to Iceland this summer and greenland next summer.
12. Patek 5172g. With brown leather strap; looks better than the black. Only UK travel.
13. Patek 5070. Special occasions. My dad's watch.
14. IWC spitfire. A present from my dad when I got to the pole.

So that's that. It has taken me 27 years, and I would not buy another watch. Over the years I have had a Daytona and Panerias, yet in the end I have focused on the 'expedition' watches.

Steve.

Hey Steve,

In case you are still paying attention to this now relatively quite thread. One watch kind of stands out to me as having relevance but lacking use. That is the new EXPI. I was wondering why it is in the collection given that it doesn't seem to get used on expeditions. I'm considering one my self and was wondering on your take.

-Lee

Broadsword · 12 May 2014, 06:02 AM

Hi lee,
I have heard toomuchtalk is banned permanently.
I do not know why.
Maybe someone does know the gen on this...

Welshwatchman · 14 May 2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Broadsword

Hi lee,
I have heard toomuchtalk is banned permanently.
I do not know why.
Maybe someone does know the gen on this...

No infractions.

No ban.

The person who has your ear seems to be whispering bullshit into it.

BTW - Welcome to the forums, Steve.

benlee · 14 May 2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Get it back...

I did!

Perhaps I should now attempt an exploration trip to the North Pole.

HogwldFLTR · 14 May 2014, 10:43 AM

Glad to hear it was total BS. I suspect he must be expediting about somewhere or other. I hope he hasn't fallen into a crevasse.

Beef · 15 May 2014, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Glad to hear it was total BS. I suspect he must be expediting about somewhere or other. I hope he hasn't fallen into a crevasse.

Indeed! We are getting back to same old. Hopefully the crevasse will spit him out!

DCheeta · 15 May 2014, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Beef

Indeed! We are getting back to same old. Hopefully the crevasse will spit him out!

I hope so too, and when it does spit him out his Explorer II will be unharmed and running perfectly.

Whistlepig1 · 15 May 2014, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

As mentioned, unfriendly forum.

Anybody who has been to the South Pole can surely take a bit of misdirected internet mischief...! :)

I'm cool, and I see you've kept participating...I appreciate the watches you've shown us.

I dont own a Patek, but I'd love to have an IWC Big Pilot one of these days.

Got one of those?

S.
j

A.Sharp · 15 May 2014, 06:13 AM

I am surprised but glad this thread is still going. Love the Patek!!!

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2014, 10:55 PM

Back from the ether...

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Hey Steve,

In case you are still paying attention to this now relatively quite thread. One watch kind of stands out to me as having relevance but lacking use. That is the new EXPI. I was wondering why it is in the collection given that it doesn't seem to get used on expeditions. I'm considering one my self and was wondering on your take.

-Lee

Hi, lee...
The explorer one is 'the' rolex. It is the template for all the current sports and tool watches. Therefore if you are collecting its a must.
I would use it on expedition, but it does not have the date. I need a watch that can tell date and time without external checks.. But saying that you can check the date via sat phone/ diary etc...
It is a better balanced watch than the two. But the smooth bezel takes some hammer...

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Sharp

I am surprised but glad this thread is still going. Love the Patek!!!

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Beef

Indeed! We are getting back to same old. Hopefully the crevasse will spit him out!

Been spat out by the crevasse....

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

I hope so too, and when it does spit him out his Explorer II will be unharmed and running perfectly.

Hey!

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

No infractions.

No ban.

The person who has your ear seems to be whispering bullshit into it.

BTW - Welcome to the forums, Steve.

Many thanks!

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2014, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Whistlepig1

Anybody who has been to the South Pole can surely take a bit of misdirected internet mischief...! :)

I'm cool, and I see you've kept participating...I appreciate the watches you've shown us.

I dont own a Patek, but I'd love to have an IWC Big Pilot one of these days.

Got one of those?

S.
j

Thanks..
Not got the big pilot..that comes from the Luftwafe...
I have an IWC spitfire....
Having served in the RAF that seems more for me..

toomuchtalk · 17 May 2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by benlee

I did!

Perhaps I should now attempt an exploration trip to the North Pole.

Brilliant...

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toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	And the view from the bomb aimers position over the Drake passage en route for Antarctica.. Attached Images

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Broadsword "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 2	Toomuchtalk is banned Hi lee, I have heard toomuchtalk is banned permanently. I do not know why. Maybe someone does know the gen on this...

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HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Glad to hear it was total BS. I suspect he must be expediting about somewhere or other. I hope he hasn't fallen into a crevasse. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	I am surprised but glad this thread is still going. Love the Patek!!! __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

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DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	LOL at this thread

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DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Daaaamn, I love that PP! (the watch) That is the ultimate dress watch. Goes great with the tie, too. Please tell me that's not how you dress at the South Pole!

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CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I originally took a look at this thread the day you started it, Steve...read through the initial posts and figured it wasn't worth my time. Noticed it was back tonight so I decided to give it a read and all I can say is WOW. Epic thread. Thanks for sharing your collection and your experiences with us. You make me want to do more with my life and buy an Explorer II!

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93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Great post Steve, some of your comments and pics reminded me of a few things: Dual time-zone (TZ) watches take the guess work out of TZ calculation especially when your fatigued. As you said one less thing to calculate/worry about. Worked with a Russian AN-12 off East Africa. Yes all the crew attended the same flight crew training centre. It's mandatory to have a lit cigarette when doing any and all works in and around the aircraft. If only Rolex made a world timer in the same vein as the EXP II 42. That is not in precious metal like their recent dual TZ watches. All the best Jules

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Mauiguy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hawaiian islands Posts: 1,109	Add me to the list of those who were absolutely delighted by this thread. When anyone asks; what's a tool watch, or for that matter, what kind of people Rolex watches were really designed for, I'll have this to show them! Thanks Steve!

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