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24 January 2011, 09:27 AM | #1 |
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Finally... The wrist shot!
After countless hours looking around, reading, watching, posting and emailing some great RF friends, I finally got my 5512. I'd like to thank my RF friends whose expertise and direction help me make this great purchase.
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24 January 2011, 09:29 AM | #2 |
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What a beautiful example - congrats!
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24 January 2011, 09:32 AM | #3 |
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A beauty what year?
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24 January 2011, 09:33 AM | #4 |
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Absolutely STUNNING!! HUGE CONGRATS!! How about some details? Is it a full set? Do you plan on wearing it daily? How long did it take for you to find it?!?!
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24 January 2011, 09:40 AM | #5 |
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Wow, great example! Love the closed minute track! Are those pointed crown guards?
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24 January 2011, 09:57 AM | #6 |
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Congrats Rick,what a nice looking watch enjoy.
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24 January 2011, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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Thanks everyone! I have a small collection now so I'll put it in the rotation but I'll be enjoying it daily for a while anyway.
62 gilt dial pcg and a closed minute track... I've logged on many hours looking for it... just ask my wife |
24 January 2011, 11:31 AM | #8 |
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Very nice Rick!!! Enjoy it and wear it in good health!! Back to the game for me now--bye!!
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24 January 2011, 11:37 AM | #9 |
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Beautiful 5512! Enjoy it. Lord knows I love mine!
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24 January 2011, 11:59 AM | #10 |
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Congrats.
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24 January 2011, 12:04 PM | #11 |
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Nicely done. I may need to join you guys some day soon in the closed track, PCG club!
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24 January 2011, 12:08 PM | #12 |
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Thanks again everyone... couldnt have done it without this forum
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24 January 2011, 07:05 PM | #13 |
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Great catch!
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24 January 2011, 11:54 PM | #14 |
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Wow, that's beautiful Enclosed minute track, exclamation point dial Congratulations
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25 January 2011, 01:39 AM | #15 |
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Thrilling!
Great find, enjoy it.
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25 January 2011, 03:23 AM | #16 |
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Nice catch, it looks to be in great shape
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25 January 2011, 03:42 AM | #17 |
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Really clean man
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25 January 2011, 05:09 AM | #18 |
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Wow! Beautiful dial...CONGRATS!!!
Wear it and enjoy it! |
25 January 2011, 05:22 AM | #19 |
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Sweet!
That has a grate look to it. |
25 January 2011, 05:31 AM | #20 |
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Truly a beautiful example of a much sought after watch. You're a lucky man. Congratulations.
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25 January 2011, 07:06 AM | #21 |
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That is a home run.
NICE!! |
27 January 2011, 04:47 PM | #22 |
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Wow can't see any blemish at all congrats!!
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27 January 2011, 10:53 PM | #23 |
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Beautiful example of a classic timeless watch. Love the closed minute track!!
It gives the dial a so distinctive look! Thank you for sharing, and enjoy in good health! Kind regards, Abel.
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