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Old 27 July 2011, 08:14 AM   #1
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Well guys, I have a new toy, but what is it?!
Here's the transport envelope


And here's a hint:


Hehe, I don't think that will do much good though.

So guess away, and after 10 or so responses I'll reveal what I've gotten!
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:16 AM   #2
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Another GMT
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:16 AM   #3
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GMT on a Jubilee?????
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:17 AM   #4
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GMT on a Jubilee?????
Nope. I put it on a Jubilee though, it's something I've never had before.
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:17 AM   #5
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Another GMT
Nope

Another hint:
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:27 AM   #6
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A Submariner? Looks like it's in great shape!
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:28 AM   #7
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:31 AM   #8
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Another GMT
No...that was me. I'm on my 4th right now...
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:32 AM   #9
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:34 AM   #10
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Also I am super jealous...
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:34 AM   #11
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No...that was me. I'm on my 4th right now...
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:35 AM   #12
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A 5508?

Edit: Naaah. Wrong bezel
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:38 AM   #13
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Well I think I'm going to reveal it, to make Kyle even more jealous :






In comparison to a 1675:
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:40 AM   #14
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:40 AM   #15
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Congrats Matt!!!! Awesome pick up!
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:40 AM   #16
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WHOOAAAAA! Nice addition Matthew! What a pair that is!!!!
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:42 AM   #17
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So that's why I couldn't find my GMT...
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:44 AM   #18
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:44 AM   #19
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So that's why I couldn't find my GMT...


At least yours got more hands, Kyle
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Don't worry Kyle- you know where he hides his watches too!! Now you have a new Sub to borrow!
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Old 27 July 2011, 08:46 AM   #21
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So that's why I couldn't find my GMT...
You're lucky I didn't take your Gilt hostage Kyle
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:04 AM   #22
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Very nice Matt, Congrats.
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:07 AM   #23
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Very nice Matt, Congrats.
Thanks!
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:24 AM   #24
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Love the patina! Congrats!
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:29 AM   #25
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Love the patina! Congrats!
+1 was just thinking that. Great find Matt
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:32 AM   #26
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:33 AM   #27
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Huge congrats Matt, very nice piece! Love the patina!
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:38 AM   #28
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Congrats Matt, lovely patina!!
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Old 27 July 2011, 09:43 AM   #29
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Killer watch Matt I love it on the Jubilee too Congratulations
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Old 27 July 2011, 11:51 AM   #30
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Congrats on the 1680.
Looks to be in wonderful shape, and has very nice patina as well.
Enjoy it to the fullest.

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