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Old 29 March 2021, 01:36 AM   #1
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Congrats maybe Hans saw your letter last week !!
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Old 29 March 2021, 05:10 AM   #2
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Congrats maybe Hans saw your letter last week !!


Haha, I probably owe Hans an apology


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Old 29 March 2021, 01:46 AM   #3
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Wow, congrats on the awesome wife and getting your grail.
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Old 29 March 2021, 01:55 AM   #4
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Old 29 March 2021, 03:35 AM   #5
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WoW awesome watch...Enjoy ...But the lunch looks better. lololol
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Old 29 March 2021, 03:39 AM   #6
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Awesome. Congratulations. All the best.
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Old 29 March 2021, 05:18 AM   #7
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Looks amazing, and waht a nice story too. Thanks for sharing , congrats
Hoping so much to get my blue Vacheron soon
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Old 29 March 2021, 06:46 PM   #8
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Good fortune ! I prefer your VC though if I’m honest !
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Old 29 March 2021, 08:14 PM   #9
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Good fortune ! I prefer your VC though if I’m honest !


I am not sure that I agree but it is pretty special as well and I am glad I have them both.


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Old 29 March 2021, 05:40 AM   #10
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Thanks for sharing the story OP, I love to hear about how people come to get their grails! Congratulations and wear it in good health!
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Old 29 March 2021, 05:42 AM   #11
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Lovely watch congratulations enjoy
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Old 29 March 2021, 06:52 AM   #12
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Congratulations....enjoy it.
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Old 29 March 2021, 06:55 AM   #13
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what a BIG surprise!!! congrats!!!
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Old 29 March 2021, 06:57 AM   #14
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Thanks everyone, it feels fantastic to finally have this one.

Cousins born a week apart lol




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Old 29 March 2021, 07:34 AM   #15
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Thanks everyone, it feels fantastic to finally have this one.

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VC’s are really growing on me alot... i have to get off this forum man lol


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Old 29 March 2021, 08:27 AM   #16
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Congrats on the Vacheron...I mean Daytona


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Old 29 March 2021, 08:30 AM   #17
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:00 AM   #18
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Awesome story and huge congratulations!
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:03 AM   #19
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Wow! Really special to get one from an AD and without expecting it! Congrats!
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:05 AM   #20
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Awesome! Congrats on the purchase!


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Old 29 March 2021, 09:22 AM   #21
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Wow, great story, John!
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:32 AM   #22
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What an exciting day for me. I finally have my grail and I’m still somewhat in a state of shock.

I have been lusting after his watch for a long time. I’m not the only one, it seems like every second WIS wants this one too.

My Rolex journey has been great so far, I have picked up some great pieces, WG blue dial Daytona, WG Pepsi, YG blue dial sub and others. However my grail has always eluded me and I have resigned myself to a long wait. One week ago I posted that I wanted a new piece and I didn’t want to wait around for my Rolex AD to call, so I pulled the trigger on a Vacheron overseas dial time just a few days ago.

That brings me to today .....

I got home from a big bike ride, 100 kms, sore, tired and hungry. All I wanted was some carbs and a nap. But my wife wanted to take me out for lunch. Driving into the city, my AD called and asked me if my wife was happy with a TT DJ that I bought her just recently. I said she was but that we were a little annoyed that when resizing the watch the assistant damaged a link. She insisted that I bring the watch in so she could check it for herself. I replied that as chance should have it, we were close by so we would drop over in 20 minutes before lunch.

After a couple of minutes of small talk, my lovely AD took my wife’s DJ away to check it with a colleague. Upon her return, she placed the display tray down in front of us. Next to my wife’s watch, was my grail ....

The Daytona SS 116500 LN

I was set up by two wicked but beautiful women! My jaw hit the ground and I didn’t know how to react, I think I said “OMG” maybe 25 times and laughed like an idiot for several minutes.

Anyway, it is amazing, I have it finally and I couldn’t be happier.

Here it is ..... it is just beautiful, more than I thought it would be. Sorry for the rant, enjoy the pics, and yes I did get my carbs in the end too














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Congrats. Great last photo, my wife and I have the same pair.


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Old 29 March 2021, 09:50 AM   #23
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Congrats. Great last photo, my wife and I have the same pair.


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You’re kidding!
What a coincidence. My wife is asking to wear my 116500, I’m not sure that I am going to allow that to happen haha



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Old 29 March 2021, 01:48 PM   #24
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You sir are a very lucky man! Amazing wife and watch!
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Congrats on that beauty. What a great surprise.


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Old 29 March 2021, 08:39 PM   #26
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:12 PM   #28
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Nice story, congrats
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Old 29 March 2021, 09:32 PM   #29
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Old 30 March 2021, 12:28 AM   #30
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