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28 November 2013, 10:49 AM
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Congratulations! Great story with twists and turns. What a looker
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28 November 2013, 10:50 AM
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Congrats, Mike! Love it when a plan works out. :)
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28 November 2013, 10:57 AM
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Wonderful time piece. The journey makes the results even more satisfying.
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28 November 2013, 10:58 AM
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Congrats Mike! It's beautiful. One of these days I'll get a gold piece...
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28 November 2013, 10:58 AM
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Fantastic Mike. Such a special watch indeed!
 Even though the complication isn't something 'practical' to most, it sure is fun to play with, and boy oh boy does it look goooooood! Cheers to you!
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28 November 2013, 10:59 AM
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Magnificent! Grail of all grail(s) for me!!!! I am sure Ken will agree!!
Enjoy it in this holiday season friend! Best, Fred |
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28 November 2013, 11:05 AM
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I tried but didn't last for long. I gave in
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28 November 2013, 11:08 AM
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Real Name: Ken
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28 November 2013, 11:20 AM
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All I can say is...
Heh, HEh, HEH!!!!! Absolutely  your latest pickup! Nicely played my friend!  Wear that beauty in good health!
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28 November 2013, 11:29 AM
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Awesome thread Mike
Happy for you and your new addition Enjoy!
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28 November 2013, 11:34 AM
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Congrats my friend! Very nicely done!
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28 November 2013, 12:51 PM
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Real Name: Ken
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Wow Mike, congrats.
I love the story behind the purchase, simply fantastic. You see, you don't need to get mad at others incomings, you simply need to get EVEN!
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28 November 2013, 12:58 PM
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Great piece Mike. It looks fantastic I thought you were going with SS. What a surprise.
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28 November 2013, 01:00 PM
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Never heard a 116718 referred to as "mom" before! :-)
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28 November 2013, 01:03 PM
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Dang Mike - that is spectacular. Probably the only one on the Front Range
BUT...... Now what's next ????? 
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28 November 2013, 01:09 PM
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Looks awesome, Mike! Congrats!
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28 November 2013, 01:15 PM
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Congrats!
You sir, have one hell of a collection! |
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28 November 2013, 01:17 PM
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fantastic hearing the background and seeing the new beauty mike...
based on how you roll, id say that is one dumb AD! hmmmm, just thinking how nice that platinum daytona would look in the group shot :) |
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28 November 2013, 01:25 PM
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You have such a lovely collection of watches! Congrats!
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28 November 2013, 01:25 PM
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Congrats Mike! Thanks for sharing your story. Enjoy!
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28 November 2013, 01:26 PM
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WOOOOOOW Mike I am sooooo happy for you!!!!
What a tremendous watch!!! You and I have very similar taste and both arrived at the YMII for the same reasons!! It has ruined me pretty much wearing or wanting anything else!! Wear it in good health!!!!! Tom |
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28 November 2013, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Great story, congrats!
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28 November 2013, 01:28 PM
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Real Name: Alex
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Sounds like the GMT II is going to have to work hard to stay on top!
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28 November 2013, 01:35 PM
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Big Big Big Congrats on the pick up Mike!
Well thought out precious metal options, Beautiful! Always love the "how I got here" watch journey stories. Thanks for sharing |
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28 November 2013, 01:43 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Nishant T.
Location: DC Area
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My fav Rolex !! The YMII in SS/RG .. Oh I am so jealous ..
Big Congrats ... |
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28 November 2013, 01:44 PM
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What a terrific addition to a terrific collection !!!!!!
Wear it in good health and have a wonderful holiday
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28 November 2013, 01:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Brad
Location: Indiana
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Wow Mike, what a beauty and an incredible journey! HUGE congrats! Wear it in good health.
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28 November 2013, 01:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Steve
Location: Grand Junction CO
Watch: A few, not enough.
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Excellent post Mike. Wear it in good health. One day I want to see a family shot. And I mean ALL the family!
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