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dr35mm · 17 April 2018, 01:12 AM

Hey Steve,

I just wanted to thank you for an amazing thread. Thanks to you I’ve realized and have got a lot of inspiration. Earlier this year I decided to sell my beloved Yachtmaster, realizing that I’ve always been a pure tool watch lover, the Yachtmaster felt a bit too dressy and far from what I was actually looking for. I decided to move on and ended up with a Submariner, a timeless classic watch, love the brushed bracelet, the bezel and its zero f’s given concept. I recently took it on a trip to China and wore it all the time, couldn’t be happier. I think you have taught me the truth about watch collecting, love what you do everyday and choose the watch that shares the some love. Even though I don’t dive, the Submariner is perfection for my lifestyle, from the office to the beach and everything in between. Also, you’ve inspired me to get leave my comfort zone more often, explore more, maybe I won’t get to the North Pole, but I will be traveling and enjoying this planet and what it has to offer more, of course, with my Submariner on my wrist. Thanks again! Hope to hear soon from you.

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mountainjogger · 17 April 2018, 01:14 AM

Awesome post. What it is supposed to be all about!!!

kans86 · 17 April 2018, 01:21 AM

Excellent post. Very inspiring. A real joy to read. Thank you.

Uhtred59 · 17 April 2018, 03:33 AM

It's great to see this thread float back up.

toomuchtalk · 17 April 2018, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dr35mm

Hey Steve,

I just wanted to thank you for an amazing thread. Thanks to you I’ve realized and have got a lot of inspiration. Earlier this year I decided to sell my beloved Yachtmaster, realizing that I’ve always been a pure tool watch lover, the Yachtmaster felt a bit too dressy and far from what I was actually looking for. I decided to move on and ended up with a Submariner, a timeless classic watch, love the brushed bracelet, the bezel and its zero f’s given concept. I recently took it on a trip to China and wore it all the time, couldn’t be happier. I think you have taught me the truth about watch collecting, love what you do everyday and choose the watch that shares the some love. Even though I don’t dive, the Submariner is perfection for my lifestyle, from the office to the beach and everything in between. Also, you’ve inspired me to get leave my comfort zone more often, explore more, maybe I won’t get to the North Pole, but I will be traveling and enjoying this planet and what it has to offer more, of course, with my Submariner on my wrist. Thanks again! Hope to hear soon from you.

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toomuchtalk · 17 April 2018, 03:38 AM

Thank you to the new posts on this...

Can't believe it's popped up again...

Just in the process of writing a book!

SearChart · 17 April 2018, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Thank you to the new posts on this...

Can't believe it's popped up again...

Just in the process of writing a book!

It will keep coming up because it is the best thread on the forums.

toomuchtalk · 17 April 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It will keep coming up because it is the best thread on the forums.

Humble thanks....

dr35mm · 17 April 2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

It will keep coming up because it is the best thread on the forums.

Yes it is, I've read the whole thing 3 times already.

toomuchtalk · 20 April 2018, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dr35mm

Yes it is, I've read the whole thing 3 times already.

cop414 · 20 April 2018, 03:46 AM

Steve, great to see you back. I hope that all is well.

SWISSAHOLICS · 20 April 2018, 04:02 AM

Steve, you are back!! Any more expeditions or additions to your collection? Or are we still sticking to the title "collection complete"

travisb · 20 April 2018, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Thank you to the new posts on this...

Can't believe it's popped up again...

Just in the process of writing a book!

I don't think anyone will be surprised to hear you're writing a book.

Inspirational thread indeed.

DCheeta · 20 April 2018, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Thank you to the new posts on this...

Can't believe it's popped up again...

Just in the process of writing a book!

Great news! Let us know when it’s published so I can add it to my bookshelf right next to your other book.

Hope you’re well, my friend!

mgd55 · 20 April 2018, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Thank you to the new posts on this...

Can't believe it's popped up again...

Just in the process of writing a book!

Just read the whole thread and cannot wait to read your book (just ordered The Lost Men based on your recommendation). Incredible, awesome life and I thank you for sharing a snippet with us on TRF. I truly wish you all happiness sir.

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playoff · 21 May 2018, 04:29 PM

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tyler1980 · 21 May 2018, 04:30 PM

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they are there... you have some reading to do

Rolex.c6 · 21 May 2018, 07:11 PM

Great post .....

Boba Fett · 21 May 2018, 07:15 PM

Best watch thread ever. Thanks.

cop414 · 21 May 2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fett

Best watch thread ever. Thanks.

Agree 100%

Zakalwe · 21 May 2018, 10:00 PM

The first few pages of this epic thread provide a good lesson. Give a man the benefit of the doubt, until he gives you a reason not to.

HogwldFLTR · 21 May 2018, 11:40 PM

Good luck with the writing!!! Hope to see it on the Times Best Seller's list!!! What's it about btw?

Devildog · 22 May 2018, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Thank you to the new posts on this...

Can't believe it's popped up again...

Just in the process of writing a book!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

It will keep coming up because it is the best thread on the forums.

Its one of the best threads on any forum I've ever visited

G'ed · 25 May 2018, 06:47 PM

Wow Steve, I’m truly impressed and embarrassed at the same time. First, I’m impressed and glad you battled through all the criticism during the start of the thread and go out with a bang at Page 14. Thanks for sharing all those adventures.

I’m embarrassed cuz all my watches are in pristine condition and no significant story to tell except encounter with toilet knob or gate... Here’s my two Explorers with 0 exploration under their belt.

RMC12 · 25 May 2018, 08:31 PM

One of my all time favourites on the forum. I've read it a few times! Would love to know when the book is done and out!

rudestew · 25 May 2018, 08:54 PM

Day off today so was gonna re run the sopranos but seen this thread pop up again so back to page one :-)

specialk73 · 26 May 2018, 04:52 AM

Amazing thread. Thank you for sharing your remarkable story.

Question: How do you feel the Tudor North Flag stacks up (in general and alongside an Explorer 2) as an expedition watch? I am interested in a 'do-all' tool watch and would appreciate an opinion from someone with such impressive field experience.

Thank you in advance.

schoolboy · 26 May 2018, 06:54 AM

Well this thread was most certainly a great read.

Very worth it to read.

Very enjoyable.

Thanks Steve!

Best wishes with the book that you're writing

toomuchtalk · 14 June 2018, 03:07 AM

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phrede · 14 June 2018, 03:09 AM

WHAT A NICE CHOICE!! Congratulations!!

- via iPhone

17 April 2018, 01:12 AM	#1171
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Hey Steve, I just wanted to thank you for an amazing thread. Thanks to you I’ve realized and have got a lot of inspiration. Earlier this year I decided to sell my beloved Yachtmaster, realizing that I’ve always been a pure tool watch lover, the Yachtmaster felt a bit too dressy and far from what I was actually looking for. I decided to move on and ended up with a Submariner, a timeless classic watch, love the brushed bracelet, the bezel and its zero f’s given concept. I recently took it on a trip to China and wore it all the time, couldn’t be happier. I think you have taught me the truth about watch collecting, love what you do everyday and choose the watch that shares the some love. Even though I don’t dive, the Submariner is perfection for my lifestyle, from the office to the beach and everything in between. Also, you’ve inspired me to get leave my comfort zone more often, explore more, maybe I won’t get to the North Pole, but I will be traveling and enjoying this planet and what it has to offer more, of course, with my Submariner on my wrist. Thanks again! Hope to hear soon from you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

17 April 2018, 01:14 AM	#1172
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Awesome post. What it is supposed to be all about!!! __________________ The King of Cool.

17 April 2018, 03:33 AM	#1174
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	It's great to see this thread float back up. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

20 April 2018, 03:46 AM	#1181
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	Steve, great to see you back. I hope that all is well. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

20 April 2018, 04:02 AM	#1182
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Steve, you are back!! Any more expeditions or additions to your collection? Or are we still sticking to the title "collection complete" __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

17 April 2018, 01:21 AM	#1173
kans86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,340	Excellent post. Very inspiring. A real joy to read. Thank you.

17 April 2018, 03:38 AM	#1176
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Thank you to the new posts on this... Can't believe it's popped up again... Just in the process of writing a book!

21 May 2018, 04:29 PM	#1186
playoff "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 16	pics not showing

21 May 2018, 07:11 PM	#1188
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	Great post ..... __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

21 May 2018, 07:15 PM	#1189
Boba Fett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kamino Watch: Star Wars Posts: 382	Best watch thread ever. Thanks.

21 May 2018, 10:00 PM	#1191
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	The first few pages of this epic thread provide a good lesson. Give a man the benefit of the doubt, until he gives you a reason not to.

21 May 2018, 11:40 PM	#1192
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	Good luck with the writing!!! Hope to see it on the Times Best Seller's list!!! What's it about btw? __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 May 2018, 06:47 PM	#1194
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Wow Steve, I’m truly impressed and embarrassed at the same time. First, I’m impressed and glad you battled through all the criticism during the start of the thread and go out with a bang at Page 14. Thanks for sharing all those adventures. I’m embarrassed cuz all my watches are in pristine condition and no significant story to tell except encounter with toilet knob or gate... Here’s my two Explorers with 0 exploration under their belt.

25 May 2018, 08:31 PM	#1195
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	One of my all time favourites on the forum. I've read it a few times! Would love to know when the book is done and out!

25 May 2018, 08:54 PM	#1196
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Day off today so was gonna re run the sopranos but seen this thread pop up again so back to page one :-)

26 May 2018, 04:52 AM	#1197
specialk73 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1	Amazing thread. Thank you for sharing your remarkable story. Question: How do you feel the Tudor North Flag stacks up (in general and alongside an Explorer 2) as an expedition watch? I am interested in a 'do-all' tool watch and would appreciate an opinion from someone with such impressive field experience. Thank you in advance.

26 May 2018, 06:54 AM	#1198
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Well this thread was most certainly a great read. Very worth it to read. Very enjoyable. Thanks Steve! Best wishes with the book that you're writing

14 June 2018, 03:07 AM	#1199
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

14 June 2018, 03:09 AM	#1200
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 589	WHAT A NICE CHOICE!! Congratulations!! - via iPhone

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