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Old 11 September 2012, 01:46 PM   #1
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Incoming 1655

Been dying to do this...

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Thanks to all those who helped with tips, pointers and advice. It was a great reflection of the generosity of knowledge that this forum possesses.

More when it lands!
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Old 11 September 2012, 02:08 PM   #2
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Woohoo

Good on YA.
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Old 11 September 2012, 02:12 PM   #3
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Congrats! Welcome to Club1655. Wrist Shots ASAP
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Old 11 September 2012, 02:23 PM   #4
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Exciting! Congrats :)
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Old 11 September 2012, 02:40 PM   #5
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Wow, very nice. Congrats and wear it in good health.

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Old 11 September 2012, 03:02 PM   #6
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Classic!
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Old 11 September 2012, 03:11 PM   #7
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congrats on acquiring the best Rolex.......mine say hello.....
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Old 11 September 2012, 05:28 PM   #8
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beautiful !! congrats and wear them in good health
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Old 11 September 2012, 06:05 PM   #9
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A big congrats!
Looks like a nice one too.

Looking forward to the rest of the pics....
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Old 12 September 2012, 12:17 AM   #10
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Congrats on finding a great example. I look forward to seeing more pics when it gets there.
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Old 12 September 2012, 12:24 AM   #11
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awesome!
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Old 12 September 2012, 12:50 AM   #12
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that is special.

Congrats, im looking forward to seeing it upon arrival to you.
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Old 12 September 2012, 01:01 AM   #13
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Hmmm Hmmmm . . .

Nice watch !

Enjoy

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Old 12 September 2012, 05:27 AM   #14
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Can't wait to see it when you land it! Congrats!
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Old 12 September 2012, 05:40 AM   #15
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Love it, Congrats!!
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Old 12 September 2012, 06:06 AM   #16
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Big congrats!
I saw russelnyc's a couple months ago by chance in NYC and its an awesome piece!!
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Old 12 September 2012, 06:16 AM   #17
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That's the Explorer 2 Rolex should have put back into production! Such a lovely watch!!!
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Old 12 September 2012, 01:19 PM   #18
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Lovely watch (now that Tony's post iinformed me about it). Congratulations.
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