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Jason71 · 16 April 2011, 05:19 AM

I was lucky enough to receive a GRAIL today. I still can't believe that I am lucky enough to have acquired this watch. I can assure you that I will NOT be getting rid of this one. I feel as if I have really made it to a TRUE Curmudgeon. Wanna play a game of slow reveal?? Probably some of you can guess.......but I wanna enjoy this anyhow.

Just look at those chamfers

Sorry about the dust and fingerprints. I was so excited to get a couple pictures, that I forgot to wipe it off

I will reveal a couple pictures a bit later in the day.

Clay · 16 April 2011, 05:22 AM

Congratulations.........Wear it in the every best of health.....

Frogman4me · 16 April 2011, 05:23 AM

1680 red!

MF or FF?

Awesome chamfers, congrats my friend!!!!!

TSW · 16 April 2011, 05:24 AM

Beautiful

Dr. Robert · 16 April 2011, 05:35 AM

OOOOOOOHHHHHHH.........magnificent.......I get another thrill!

Now I am really spent.

Jason71 · 16 April 2011, 06:22 AM

More pics in a bit.........it gets better

DCgator · 12 June 2011, 04:45 AM

Awesome. Congrats!

Poohsan · 16 April 2011, 07:11 AM

Look at that case !!!!!!!!!

DCgator · 16 April 2011, 07:37 AM

Congrats, Jason! That's one hell of a watch!

Cannop · 16 April 2011, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCgator

Congrats, Jason! That's one hell of a watch!

And one hell of a crystal!

Yazo · 16 April 2011, 07:44 AM

Sweet congrats!

Ezza8 · 16 April 2011, 07:52 AM

Congrats Jason! Looks like it's definitely a keeper!

MitchSteel · 16 April 2011, 07:56 AM

Oh yeah!!!! That's a beauty, congrats

dddrees · 16 April 2011, 08:18 AM

Looks great so far, Congrats Jason.

HL65 · 16 April 2011, 08:37 AM

Jason my friend-- Huge congrats on a great find!! Minty as can be!! Wear it in good health!!

Racer X · 16 April 2011, 09:39 AM

Now THAT'S a chamfer! Can't wait to see the rest!

Annabell · 16 April 2011, 09:40 AM

Nice Case, now what about the dial and wristshots.....

rfknauss · 16 April 2011, 09:48 AM

Jason ..... very very nice!

RLX-lvr · 16 April 2011, 10:11 AM

Very nice Jason.

Glad your excited. I'll guess that it's a FF red sub?

Lovely case condition.

TimeToGo · 16 April 2011, 10:13 AM

So far so GOOOD!

Excellent Jason...

SkyKing31 · 16 April 2011, 10:16 AM

Congrats .. Wear that beauty in great health

sfglenrock · 16 April 2011, 10:19 AM

Looks amazing, Jason. Love that crystal. Very cool.

Jason71 · 16 April 2011, 11:05 AM

The rest of the pictures...........Honestly, it looks as if this one just came from an AD except for the patina, and the bracelet being a tiny bit loose. The bracelet is very good and fairly tight for a watch this age though.

I still cannot believe that I am lucky enough to own this watch. The best bit about it??? It is late 1971- early 1972. Within 6 months of my actual birth date.

dalip · 16 April 2011, 11:08 AM

Wow...

What an amazing example...absolutely stunning Jason

Congrats mate

cedargrove · 16 April 2011, 11:13 AM

Looks great. Congratulations.

Skullring · 16 April 2011, 11:15 AM

Now that is something else Jason.

Wow! Congratulations.

Tijssan · 16 April 2011, 11:16 AM

Very nice - congrats with your grail!

Dr. Robert · 16 April 2011, 11:25 AM

I still dig it.

Racer X · 16 April 2011, 11:39 AM

Beautiful example. Big congrats!

Frogman4me · 16 April 2011, 11:55 AM

I knew it Red! Great MKIV example, wear it well buddy

16 April 2011, 05:19 AM	#1
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	GRAIL ARRIVAL!!!! I am SO Excited!!!! I was lucky enough to receive a GRAIL today. I still can't believe that I am lucky enough to have acquired this watch. I can assure you that I will NOT be getting rid of this one. I feel as if I have really made it to a TRUE Curmudgeon. Wanna play a game of slow reveal?? Probably some of you can guess.......but I wanna enjoy this anyhow. Just look at those chamfers Sorry about the dust and fingerprints. I was so excited to get a couple pictures, that I forgot to wipe it off I will reveal a couple pictures a bit later in the day. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

16 April 2011, 05:24 AM	#4
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Beautiful __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

16 April 2011, 05:35 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	OOOOOOOHHHHHHH.........magnificent.......I get another thrill! Now I am really spent. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 April 2011, 06:22 AM	#6
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	More pics in a bit.........it gets better __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

16 April 2011, 07:11 AM	#8
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Look at that case !!!!!!!!! __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

16 April 2011, 05:22 AM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Congratulations.........Wear it in the every best of health.....

16 April 2011, 05:23 AM	#3
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	1680 red! MF or FF? Awesome chamfers, congrats my friend!!!!!

12 June 2011, 04:45 AM	#7
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Awesome. Congrats!

16 April 2011, 07:37 AM	#9
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congrats, Jason! That's one hell of a watch!

16 April 2011, 07:44 AM	#11
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Sweet congrats!

16 April 2011, 07:52 AM	#12
Ezza8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 165	Congrats Jason! Looks like it's definitely a keeper!

16 April 2011, 07:56 AM	#13
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Oh yeah!!!! That's a beauty, congrats __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

16 April 2011, 08:18 AM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Looks great so far, Congrats Jason. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 April 2011, 08:37 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Jason my friend-- Huge congrats on a great find!! Minty as can be!! Wear it in good health!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 April 2011, 09:39 AM	#16
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Now THAT'S a chamfer! Can't wait to see the rest!

16 April 2011, 09:40 AM	#17
Annabell Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Dr. Fisher Location: Jackson, TN Watch: Tag Monaco Posts: 79	Nice Case, now what about the dial and wristshots.....

16 April 2011, 09:48 AM	#18
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Jason ..... very very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

16 April 2011, 10:11 AM	#19
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Very nice Jason. Glad your excited. I'll guess that it's a FF red sub? Lovely case condition.

16 April 2011, 10:13 AM	#20
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	So far so GOOOD! Excellent Jason...

16 April 2011, 10:16 AM	#21
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Congrats .. Wear that beauty in great health

16 April 2011, 10:19 AM	#22
sfglenrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ & Cape Cod Watch: Smallcrown Posts: 287	Looks amazing, Jason. Love that crystal. Very cool.

16 April 2011, 11:05 AM	#23
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	The rest of the pictures...........Honestly, it looks as if this one just came from an AD except for the patina, and the bracelet being a tiny bit loose. The bracelet is very good and fairly tight for a watch this age though. I still cannot believe that I am lucky enough to own this watch. The best bit about it??? It is late 1971- early 1972. Within 6 months of my actual birth date. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

16 April 2011, 11:08 AM	#24
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Wow... What an amazing example...absolutely stunning Jason Congrats mate __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

16 April 2011, 11:13 AM	#25
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Looks great. Congratulations.

16 April 2011, 11:15 AM	#26
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Now that is something else Jason. Wow! Congratulations. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

16 April 2011, 11:16 AM	#27
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	Very nice - congrats with your grail!

16 April 2011, 11:25 AM	#28
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	I still dig it. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 April 2011, 11:39 AM	#29
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Beautiful example. Big congrats!

16 April 2011, 11:55 AM	#30
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I knew it Red! Great MKIV example, wear it well buddy

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