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Old 25 August 2010, 04:20 AM   #1
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After a 27 year wait, it arrives in the morning.

after first seeing my mates sub mariner one night in a bar after he had just come home after been offshore some 27 years ago, and dreaming of owning such a watch some day, i can now make my dream come true its landing in the morning, i will post pics on arrival, just cant wait... dave.
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Old 25 August 2010, 04:30 AM   #2
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Huge Congrats, just don't forget to post the PICs.
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Old 25 August 2010, 04:35 AM   #3
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Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

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Old 25 August 2010, 04:36 AM   #4
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Big congrats!
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Old 25 August 2010, 04:40 AM   #5
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Congratulations! And you are more patient than I would be, but that many years will make it that much sweeter! Look forward to pics.
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Old 25 August 2010, 04:42 AM   #6
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Congratulations.

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Old 25 August 2010, 04:44 AM   #7
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Congrats!! Wow 27 year wait...I've only been alive for 30...can't imagine the wait. I'm waaaayyy too impatient!!!
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Old 25 August 2010, 04:46 AM   #8
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Congratulations, Dave!
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Old 25 August 2010, 04:56 AM   #9
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Old 25 August 2010, 04:57 AM   #10
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excelente!
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:01 AM   #11
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That's terrific Dave!
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:04 AM   #12
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Good for you!!!! Looking forward to photos!
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:05 AM   #13
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well done, health to enjoy
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:07 AM   #14
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Congratulations Dave ..... Subs are the best!
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:18 AM   #15
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:25 AM   #16
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Congrats. Must be a great feeling!
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:29 AM   #17
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:30 AM   #18
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Its like christmas eve all over again.
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:31 AM   #19
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congratulations and enjoy!
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:51 AM   #20
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I can barely wait for a week! Congratz on your watch and a dream realized!
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Old 25 August 2010, 05:59 AM   #21
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big congrats - I assure you it will be well worth that wait!!
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Old 25 August 2010, 06:13 AM   #22
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Old 25 August 2010, 06:15 AM   #23
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amazing patience, enjoy it!
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Old 25 August 2010, 06:16 AM   #24
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Your going to love it! Congrats!

Is it a 16610?
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Old 25 August 2010, 06:19 AM   #25
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Your going to love it! Congrats!

Is it a 16610?
no its a 14060m
i will post pick on arrival.
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Old 25 August 2010, 06:29 AM   #26
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HUGE congrats, I know how ya feel, I waited some 25 years plus myself...
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Old 25 August 2010, 06:45 AM   #27
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Congrats!! Cant wait for pics!!
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Old 25 August 2010, 06:48 AM   #28
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wicked news mate, truly chuffed for ya. Your gonna have such a good day tommorow
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Old 25 August 2010, 06:53 AM   #29
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thanks to you all for such a warm welcome from this great place i have now found dave.
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Old 25 August 2010, 07:09 AM   #30
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