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toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mikebreezy3000

MonBK Already found Steve couple of pages back in the thread , GREEN T-SHIRT

Actually, fourth row up, on the end!

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mikebreezy3000

Steve my hats off to you great thread

...very inspiring, it's like reading a great book in one day this thread was better than the last 3 (so called) big blockbuster movies I've seen this year. I have only been a member of the Rolex Forum for about two weeks I have learned SO MUCH about Rolex watches than I could have ever imagined from ALL OF THE MEMBERS here and I have truly enjoyed your world travels through some of your documented experiences and photos you have shared...THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

That's no problem, and thanks for such great comments.

Never intended this length of thread...
But done things crop up like the South Pole paperweight and it judge keeps on going

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gosforth

What a thread for me to post my first post. What a story, tale, saga.. fantastic thread, thank you and from one Englishman to another, I doff my hat to you!

Many thanks. Look forward to reading one of your threads!

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

What's your point? Too Much Talk isn't boasting that he has that many watches.

Actually wish I had a lot less..
Would love to consolidate down to just three watches.
But which three?? Spend many dreams thinking which three watches...

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cmkooi

Gorgeous...

SeaAndSky · 1 June 2014, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Actually wish I had a lot less..
Would love to consolidate down to just three watches.
But which three?? Spend many dreams thinking which three watches...

That is the dilemma. I'll add an 114060 to my 116710LN soon. It will be difficult to decide on watch number three though. So many great Rolexes. . .

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

That is the dilemma. I'll add an 114060 to my 116710LN soon. It will be difficult to decide on watch number three though. So many great Rolexes. . .

Probably the equivalent question in watch circles to 'what is the meaning of life'!
Which one watch would you have ?
If you just had to have one....
Which is actually easier I think than picking three!
Out of my collection I know which one watch I would keep.
But it would be different if I was buying from scratch; then it would be a different watch...!

To pick three from the collection, I know two; but would struggle on the third...

Laszlo · 1 June 2014, 04:21 AM

My collection isn't complete, and never will be.

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

My collection isn't complete, and never will be.

That's a really good place to be in;
I think for me I am happy with the watches I have; sometimes toy with swapping one, but in reality come back to the fact it is the collection I want;
All the main rolex expedition watches; that I could get new from an AD. Those were my own set parameters really.
The Pateks evolved from an inheritance..

So am satisfied with the collection;
But what a joy to continue the quest in collecting!!

crocrr · 1 June 2014, 06:24 AM

Awesome thread. Took an hour to get through it but it was a good journey. Felt like an explorer myself from my couch. :)

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by crocrr

Awesome thread. Took an hour to get through it but it was a good journey. Felt like an explorer myself from my couch. :)

It's better too travel hopefully than to arrive...

HogwldFLTR · 1 June 2014, 06:37 AM

Well, some of my planned on travels this summer, my explorations have come to a dead end. I have an old power boat that I bought a couple of years ago. Last week I pulled up the decking and found heavy rot in the beams underneath; it looks like repairs are in order and no trips to the offshore islands on that. Well at least the Hobie has some new sails and should be better off and well used. A chance to teach my grown kids how to sail.

darthmouse · 1 June 2014, 06:50 AM

Wonderful stories and shots. Simply amazing — cheers Steve.

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Well, some of my planned on travels this summer, my explorations have come to a dead end. I have an old power boat that I bought a couple of years ago. Last week I pulled up the decking and found heavy rot in the beams underneath; it looks like repairs are in order and no trips to the offshore islands on that. Well at least the Hobie has some new sails and should be better off and well used. A chance to teach my grown kids how to sail.

I envy you..
Only sailed a little bit, did do my RYA Powerboat tickets though..

We don't have children, but the idea of going sailing with your kids sounds like heaven;
And more priceless than any watch on this forum...

toomuchtalk · 1 June 2014, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by darthmouse

Wonderful stories and shots. Simply amazing — cheers Steve.

Thank you .

GradyPhilpott · 1 June 2014, 12:03 PM

Excellent.

toomuchtalk · 2 June 2014, 04:34 AM

Off to Patek on Tuesday for a two day tour!
Have picked the watch to take! Well, will be taking two...

nickb732 · 2 June 2014, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Off to Patek on Tuesday for a two day tour!
Have picked the watch to take! Well, will be taking two...

Nice! Post pictures if you can. There's a PP section as well.

toomuchtalk · 2 June 2014, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nickb732

Nice! Post pictures if you can. There's a PP section as well.

Will do! Debated wether to post in the PP section; yet someone has done that; plus will be wearing a Rolex!

HogwldFLTR · 2 June 2014, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

I envy you..
Only sailed a little bit, did do my RYA Powerboat tickets though..

We don't have children, but the idea of going sailing with your kids sounds like heaven;
And more priceless than any watch on this forum...

For 16 years while they were growing up we lived in desert country. I started sailing at age 8 so it is second nature to me. I always regretted not passing on the skill. They're both in their 20s so there is still time. it's a fairly high priority in my life. More important than power boating, FWIW.

toomuchtalk · 7 June 2014, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

For 16 years while they were growing up we lived in desert country. I started sailing at age 8 so it is second nature to me. I always regretted not passing on the skill. They're both in their 20s so there is still time. it's a fairly high priority in my life. More important than power boating, FWIW.

Only did power boating for a safety course..it's not sailing!

toomuchtalk · 7 June 2014, 03:24 AM

So, just back from a tour of Patek.
All I can say, is oh my god.....
Afraid no pictures of the inside, as it's like Willy Wonkas chocolate factory....

AK797 · 8 June 2014, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Many thanks. Look forward to reading one of your threads!

How long you got?

Angrypuppy · 17 October 2014, 06:54 AM

This thread has cost me some money. I thought this would be a good way to resurrect my favorite TRF discussion.

I had intended to buy an Exp2 but not the book, both are great. This thread did help me decide on the black dial though.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

toomuchtalk · 17 October 2014, 06:58 AM

Can't belive this is resurrected! Great watch. Controversial book! And good spending....!

Angrypuppy · 17 October 2014, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Can't belive this is resurrected! Great watch. Controversial book! And good spending....!

Yes and I see why. I read the comments you made when the recommendation for this book was made earlier in the thread. Next will be a more Scott specific book that you recommended.

Cheers.

toomuchtalk · 17 October 2014, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrypuppy

Yes and I see why. I read the comments you made when the recommendation for this book was made earlier in the thread. Next will be a more Scott specific book that you recommended.

Cheers.

The Fiennes book is good...

SeaAndSky · 17 October 2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Can't belive this is resurrected! Great watch. Controversial book! And good spending....!

I'm glad it's resurrected. A question I meant to ask but forgot, which Rolex is the one you would keep from your collection? Picture please.

red.earth · 17 October 2014, 06:04 PM

I've only reached page 3 of this thread and I've had to stop as I'm at work and I'm laughing too loudly

toomuchtalk · 17 October 2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

I'm glad it's resurrected. A question I meant to ask but forgot, which Rolex is the one you would keep from your collection? Picture please.

The GMT master 2

1 June 2014, 04:21 AM	#788
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	My collection isn't complete, and never will be. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

1 June 2014, 06:37 AM	#792
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: 33,697	Well, some of my planned on travels this summer, my explorations have come to a dead end. I have an old power boat that I bought a couple of years ago. Last week I pulled up the decking and found heavy rot in the beams underneath; it looks like repairs are in order and no trips to the offshore islands on that. Well at least the Hobie has some new sails and should be better off and well used. A chance to teach my grown kids how to sail. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

1 June 2014, 12:03 PM	#796
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Excellent. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 June 2014, 04:34 AM	#797
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Patek tour. Off to Patek on Tuesday for a two day tour! Have picked the watch to take! Well, will be taking two...

7 June 2014, 03:24 AM	#802
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Patek trip... So, just back from a tour of Patek. All I can say, is oh my god..... Afraid no pictures of the inside, as it's like Willy Wonkas chocolate factory.... Attached Images

1 June 2014, 06:24 AM	#790
crocrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: us Posts: 113	Awesome thread. Took an hour to get through it but it was a good journey. Felt like an explorer myself from my couch. :)

1 June 2014, 06:50 AM	#793
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Wonderful stories and shots. Simply amazing — cheers Steve.

17 October 2014, 06:54 AM	#804
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	This thread has cost me some money. I thought this would be a good way to resurrect my favorite TRF discussion. I had intended to buy an Exp2 but not the book, both are great. This thread did help me decide on the black dial though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ It's not about the watch a man wears, it's about what a man does while he's wearing the watch....Toomuchtalk

17 October 2014, 06:58 AM	#805
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Can't belive this is resurrected! Great watch. Controversial book! And good spending....!

17 October 2014, 06:04 PM	#809
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	I've only reached page 3 of this thread and I've had to stop as I'm at work and I'm laughing too loudly

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