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Old 20 February 2014, 04:03 AM   #1
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Incoming! A True Stunner!
Some of you might know ... I recently bought a YM II but could not connect with it. The thoughts of my gone FC 26400 lingered ... so ....

Unfortunately, this meant letting go of my beloved DSSD as well, but what can you do.

Extra word for DavidSW! What a ride during these last couple of years, but worth it. Could not have done it without you my friend. You are a dangerous man! You make it so easy!! Thank you!









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Old 20 February 2014, 04:04 AM   #2
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Beautiful acquisition! Sometimes you have to move some pieces to get the one you really want, IMO you did the right thing here. That ROO is badass!
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Old 20 February 2014, 04:12 AM   #3
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Very nice, love the feel of that watch on the wrist. As someone seriously considering the 44mm fc, why did you get rid of it?

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Old 20 February 2014, 04:18 AM   #4
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As someone seriously considering the 44mm fc, why did you get rid of it?
Cause I am idiot? No real reason ... it's another beast! There were a few minor things that bothered me (related to the intrinsic properties of FC and its finishing ... and on mine, the lume on the hands was a tad darker than the hour markers ... Just nothing).
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Old 20 February 2014, 04:19 AM   #5
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Cause I am idiot? No real reason ... it's another beast!
Got it. Your early pics of the FC were amazing! Made me love that watch.
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Old 20 February 2014, 04:23 AM   #6
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Got it. Your early pics of the FC were amazing! Made me love that watch.
Thank you. I have to say though, I prefer this version. I love the contrasts and the steel casework ... The dial is alive. I like the weight as well.
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Old 20 February 2014, 04:25 AM   #7
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Lovely watch.
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Old 20 February 2014, 04:26 AM   #8
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Looks great, buddy! Congratulations...you deserve it:)
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Old 20 February 2014, 04:33 AM   #9
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Nice watch!!!

The lume coming off the minutes hand looks like a star wars light saber its so bright
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Old 20 February 2014, 04:54 AM   #10
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Very nice - great photos.
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Old 20 February 2014, 05:03 AM   #11
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Old 20 February 2014, 05:19 AM   #12
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What a beautiful watch, well done Serg! Congratulations.
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Old 20 February 2014, 05:36 AM   #13
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Love it!! Congrats!!
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Old 20 February 2014, 05:37 AM   #14
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Old 20 February 2014, 05:39 AM   #15
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Old 20 February 2014, 05:45 AM   #16
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Congrats, The 44mm SS is perfect..
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Old 20 February 2014, 06:03 AM   #17
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Thank you. I have to say though, I prefer this version. I love the contrasts and the steel casework ... The dial is alive. I like the weight as well.
Agree, I prefer this panda, congrats Serg!
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Old 20 February 2014, 06:03 AM   #18
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That is beautiful!

Question. Does a 44mm AP like that wear like a 44mm Pam since it is on a strap?
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Old 20 February 2014, 07:02 AM   #19
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Stunner is right!!! 100% the right move. Congratulations!! :
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Old 20 February 2014, 07:10 AM   #21
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WOW Serg, that AP looks stunning on your wrist my friend congratulations. Only one sad thing.... no DSSD anymore
Good luck and enjoy that beautiful AP, it's a dreamwatch
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Old 20 February 2014, 07:53 AM   #22
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Congrats Serg! That's one awesome piece even at the expense of the other two.
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Old 20 February 2014, 07:55 AM   #23
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Old 20 February 2014, 08:17 AM   #24
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Old 20 February 2014, 08:47 AM   #25
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Very nice Serg...Big congrats!
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Old 20 February 2014, 09:22 AM   #27
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Thank you guys! I appreciate the nice comments!!

I am indeed a little sad that I had to let go of the DSSD (which is one of my all time favorite watches) but this is a grail for me (THE all time favorite watch).
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Old 20 February 2014, 09:26 AM   #28
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Beautiful
Tried it myself it is a gorgeous piece for sure
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Old 20 February 2014, 10:05 AM   #29
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Old 20 February 2014, 10:16 AM   #30
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Very nice, love the feel of that watch on the wrist. As someone seriously considering the 44mm fc, why did you get rid of it?

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One true advantage over the FC (at least for my aging eyes) is that I did not find the FC very legible. The hands tend to turn black with reflections ... so they blend with the black dial of the FC becoming hard to read. Not an issue with this dial. Super easy to read.

An added bonus of this white / silver dial is that the mega tapisserie REALLY explodes under the right light!

I think I found my grail and I hope it is a keeper!
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