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Old 18 January 2007, 04:46 AM   #1
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New watch on the way...it's in the air!
I travel a lot and looked high and low at GMT's. Wanted something with a dive bezel since I like to scuba when I can. I quickly ruled out a GMT II...I really like them but they don't do anything for me to distinguish from my SD...I wanted something a little different and not as expensive as the SD when I'm on the road.

SOOOOOOOOoooooo...got the word from the AD today that the watch is in and shipping. Should be here tomorrow! Pix to follow soon! I'm really excited!

Thus, in the spirit of tag_addict...guesses as to what it is!?
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Old 18 January 2007, 04:50 AM   #2
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Old 18 January 2007, 05:17 AM   #3
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Old 18 January 2007, 05:21 AM   #4
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Sub with date?

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Old 18 January 2007, 05:21 AM   #5
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It's a gmt...another hint...non-rolex. I thought I wanted a GMT II but after looking at them in person I just wanted something cheaper and that didn't look so much like my SD.
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Old 18 January 2007, 05:22 AM   #6
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Sub with date?

Panerai?

Omega?
bingo!
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Old 18 January 2007, 05:36 AM   #7
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Old 18 January 2007, 05:41 AM   #8
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I guess it was TOO easy! More pix tomorrow!
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Old 18 January 2007, 05:45 AM   #9
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I guess it was TOO easy! More pix tomorrow!
Excellent, superlative choice dear boy! WTF is wrong with me!?
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Old 18 January 2007, 05:50 AM   #10
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Big congrats! I had one of those and wish I'd kept it. The co-axial movement is crazy accurate. Beautifull watch that's very functional and has a lot of wrist presence. You did GOOD!!!

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Old 18 January 2007, 06:06 AM   #11
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Excellent, superlative choice dear boy! WTF is wrong with me!?
Thanks...I saw it in person last month. Didn't jump on it and it was gone in less than an hour. It's really beautiful in person. The sapphire back is a nice bonus!
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Old 18 January 2007, 06:07 AM   #12
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Old 18 January 2007, 06:08 AM   #13
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Big congrats! I had one of those and wish I'd kept it. The co-axial movement is crazy accurate. Beautifull watch that's very functional and has a lot of wrist presence. You did GOOD!!!

Thanks! Oh, nice pic! That is absolutely one of the few pix I've seen that does the blue smp gmt justice. Why'd you get rid of it?!
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Old 18 January 2007, 06:34 AM   #14
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Thanks! Oh, nice pic! That is absolutely one of the few pix I've seen that does the blue smp gmt justice. Why'd you get rid of it?!
Charles, I moved it to fund a vintage Rolex purchase. (We all have our weakness LOL!)
It was a great watch! As I recall +1 sec a day, and crown down it lost the second.
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Old 18 January 2007, 06:38 AM   #15
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one of my fav GMTs by far!!!
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Old 18 January 2007, 06:42 AM   #16
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Charles, I moved it to fund a vintage Rolex purchase. (We all have our weakness LOL!)
It was a great watch! As I recall +1 sec a day, and crown down it lost the second.
Understandable! :) Good to hear on the timing...I'm spoiled by my SD tho...+0 sec/day!
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Old 18 January 2007, 06:51 AM   #17
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one of my fav GMTs by far!!!
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It was definitely a tough choice! It came down to the SMP, GMTII and a Sinn. I ruled out the GMTII since I didn't want something that looked so much like my SD. And then I saw the SMP in person and said forget the Sinn.
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Old 18 January 2007, 01:53 PM   #18
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Congrats, Charles....that's a knockout!!
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Old 18 January 2007, 01:57 PM   #19
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I sure as hell wish my Sub had a clasp like that. I *love* the Omega clasps. The one on the Sub just seems so inferior -- even to a Seiko or something. Oh well, it's awesome once it's on your wrist, so I guess that's all that truly matters. :)
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Old 18 January 2007, 01:58 PM   #20
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I own a Co-axial Seamaster-Bond Style. Great watch and very accurate.
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Old 18 January 2007, 03:44 PM   #21
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oooh post a picture of the back...

niiice one, Charles. Good for you.
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Old 18 January 2007, 04:17 PM   #22
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Simply beautiful, Charles. The Omie is a great choice! Wear it in good health. And, don't forget to post us some more pics when your new jewel arrives!
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Old 18 January 2007, 04:24 PM   #23
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Congratulations Charles,

Like Mike,I had one as well.Great watch but the Rolex called more.





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Old 18 January 2007, 11:25 PM   #24
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Thanks everyone! Supposedly it's "On the truck for delivery"...what a lousy day for a "snowstorm" in NC (anything over 1/4" causes panic on the streets). I'll definitely post some pix when it arrives! Great shots Aaron! Who knows...I may move it for a GMT II someday but I really wanted something a little different from my SD for now.
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Old 18 January 2007, 11:26 PM   #25
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oooh post a picture of the back...

niiice one, Charles. Good for you.
Will do...btw, here's a pic I snagged of it off the net. Very good looking sapphire caseback...
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Old 19 January 2007, 06:21 AM   #26
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It's here! Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet!
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=164925
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Old 19 January 2007, 10:47 AM   #27
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WooHoo!! Party Time!! Post some pics after you calm down.

Big congrats!!
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Old 19 January 2007, 11:13 AM   #28
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WooHoo!! Party Time!! Post some pics after you calm down.

Big congrats!!
Thanks! I posted some pix in that thread...it's fantastic! I'm in love with the sapphire caseback!
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