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stephentross · 24 January 2012, 06:37 PM

so I am getting out of here for 1 month of vacation. I leave Kabul on Feb 24th and will spend a few days in Dubai to wash the filfth off.

My wife and I are going to Hong Kong on Feb 27th - March 4th to pick up my new IWC from the flagship store there. I can not wait.

From Hong Kong we are going to Bangkok to visit some friends we will be there for about 10 days.

We get back to Dubai on March 14th in the morning. AND I do not have to be back to Afghanistan until March 25th

SO from the 14th - the 25th we are trying to come up with something to do, These are our choices as of now.
Stay in Dubai
Stay in Abu Dhabi
Fly to London to see family
Fly to Houston to see family.

While I am in HK I am not sure where we will stay, any ideas or thoughts???

Oh, By the way, I am leaning towards London :) My BNIB V serial SeaDweller 4000 is there.

alam · 24 January 2012, 10:01 PM

make sure you take a stroll around terminal 1 in the Dubai airport...there you will find plenty watches on display

dddrees · 24 January 2012, 10:28 PM

Sounds like a real nice vacation.

Congrats on your new Sea Dweller, great pickup.

Which IWC are you getting if you don't mind me asking?

stephentross · 25 January 2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by alam

make sure you take a stroll around terminal 1 in the Dubai airport...there you will find plenty watches on display

I have traveled through that Terminal about 12-15 times and I LOVE looking. Sometimes they have nice discounts going on as well.

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Sounds like a real nice vacation.

Congrats on your new Sea Dweller, great pickup.

Which IWC are you getting if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks,
I am picking up a now discontinued Stainless Steel Ingenieur 3227-01. Outside of my Platty and My (never seen by my eyes) SD 4000, This is my Fav non Rolex. Because of its hard lines I notice the used market 3227's have some wear on them. I found this one brand new, HK IWC store does not ship as it is a mecca for discontinued watches. I only hope I can get out of there with only that 1 watch. My wife will be with me so I am sure she will keep me focused. I also have ordered the Kevlar strap to go with it as well. That strap on that watch is amazing.

We have also decided to go to London, My wife has a brand new Nephew to say hello to. And my SD is there, I will post some pics of my new pair ASAP.

stephentross · 25 January 2012, 12:10 AM

I found a photo of the Kevlar strap. This is not mine, found it online. The strap is textured and it matches the texture of the dial on this IWC. It is pretty nice, When I get mine I will take some nice photos to show the features.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 January 2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stephentross

I found a photo of the Kevlar strap. This is not mine, found it online. The strap is textured and it matches the texture of the dial on this IWC. It is pretty nice, When I get mine I will take some nice photos to show the features.

That watch looks amazing with this band Stephen, I'm sure it will fit you very well! Enjoy your trip and have a lot of fun with your wife and friends!

stephentross · 25 January 2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Great choice on the Ingenieuer Stephen and enjoy the trip

Nice Watch you have there.

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Originally Posted by keschete

Hope you have a great vacation! You deserve it and thanks again for your service!!!

My Service is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. It is something that requires no thanks from anyone, But Thank You.

We all volunteer you know. hahaha

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

That watch looks amazing with this band Stephen, I'm sure it will fit you very well! Enjoy your trip and have a lot of fun with your wife and friends!

Thanks Carl, I can't wait to get in on and post some wrist shots for you guys/and gals. However, I think the part I am most looking forward to is being with Mrs. Ross and getting out of this cold weather. HK and especially Bangkok should be MUCH warmer than Kabul.

Lion · 25 January 2012, 12:23 AM

Stephen, very nice, you have earned your vacation with your lady and thank you for your service.....enjoy your watches!!!

stephentross · 25 January 2012, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Stephen, very nice, you have earned your vacation with your lady and thank you for your service.....enjoy your watches!!!

Thank you kind sir.

My internet service provider over here is getting so slow. It is a satellite shot out of Hong Kong and If I find the office in HK I will go ask for a speed bump.

TSW · 25 January 2012, 05:28 AM

Great choice on the Ingenieuer Stephen and enjoy the trip

keschete · 25 January 2012, 01:09 PM

Hope you have a great vacation! You deserve it and thanks again for your service!!!

AAMD11 · 25 January 2012, 04:57 PM

That IWC is nice!

rr-nyc · 25 January 2012, 05:06 PM

Enjoy the vacation

I love the IWC. I tried on this from a co-worker...

stephentross · 13 February 2012, 05:07 PM

Twelve / "12" / One-Two

That is how many days I have remaining until I am OUTTA HERE.

It has been between 0 and 9 degrees Fahrenheit here in Kabul and we have had about 20 inches of snow in the past 2 weeks. CRAZY for Kabul. I can not wait to get out of here.

IWC and Sea Dweller 4000 - HERE I COME!!!!!!!!

Anyone in Dubai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, or London?

24 January 2012, 06:37 PM	#1
stephentross 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 896	Vacation planned. oh YES!!!! so I am getting out of here for 1 month of vacation. I leave Kabul on Feb 24th and will spend a few days in Dubai to wash the filfth off. My wife and I are going to Hong Kong on Feb 27th - March 4th to pick up my new IWC from the flagship store there. I can not wait. From Hong Kong we are going to Bangkok to visit some friends we will be there for about 10 days. We get back to Dubai on March 14th in the morning. AND I do not have to be back to Afghanistan until March 25th SO from the 14th - the 25th we are trying to come up with something to do, These are our choices as of now. Stay in Dubai Stay in Abu Dhabi Fly to London to see family Fly to Houston to see family. While I am in HK I am not sure where we will stay, any ideas or thoughts??? Oh, By the way, I am leaning towards London :) My BNIB V serial SeaDweller 4000 is there.

24 January 2012, 10:28 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Sounds like a real nice vacation. Congrats on your new Sea Dweller, great pickup. Which IWC are you getting if you don't mind me asking? __________________ 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

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Stephen, very nice, you have earned your vacation with your lady and thank you for your service.....enjoy your watches!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 January 2012, 01:09 PM	#11
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	Hope you have a great vacation! You deserve it and thanks again for your service!!! __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

25 January 2012, 04:57 PM	#12
AAMD11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Illusive Man Location: NYC Watch: Omega Worldtimer Posts: 670	That IWC is nice! __________________

24 January 2012, 10:01 PM	#2
alam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MD Posts: 50	make sure you take a stroll around terminal 1 in the Dubai airport...there you will find plenty watches on display

25 January 2012, 05:06 PM	#13
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Enjoy the vacation I love the IWC. I tried on this from a co-worker...

13 February 2012, 05:07 PM	#14
stephentross 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 896	Twelve / "12" / One-Two That is how many days I have remaining until I am OUTTA HERE. It has been between 0 and 9 degrees Fahrenheit here in Kabul and we have had about 20 inches of snow in the past 2 weeks. CRAZY for Kabul. I can not wait to get out of here. IWC and Sea Dweller 4000 - HERE I COME!!!!!!!! Anyone in Dubai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, or London?

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