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Old 24 February 2015, 05:59 AM   #1
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My new Grail

I always thought my Grail was a Paul Newman 6263, but after handling this watch today in my AD, that has changed! This has to be the most beautiful watch I've ever seen!



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Old 24 February 2015, 06:00 AM   #2
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I like it a lot.
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:02 AM   #3
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Stunning! Congrats
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:03 AM   #4
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For the record, I didn't buy it! Which hurt!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:04 AM   #5
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It is indeed beautiful. I'm sure the sheer weight even heightens the pleasure of wearing it. However, I feel a comparison to the legendary PN Daytona may not be fair. In my eyes the new Pepsi is a contemporary grail and the Ref 6263 is a vintage grail. Congrats to you and enjoy!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:07 AM   #6
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That's a good way to look at it doc, never thought of it that way!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:10 AM   #7
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Agree, question is did you buy it lol


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Old 24 February 2015, 06:12 AM   #8
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:13 AM   #9
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Your grail just became a lot more affordable!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:14 AM   #10
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It is a beautiful timepiece!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:16 AM   #11
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Awesome and congrats!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:16 AM   #12
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She's still there, and will continue to be there until someone else buys it :(. Won't be in my range for a few years!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:17 AM   #13
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It's a pretty gorgeous watch, but not over a minty 6263 :)
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:19 AM   #14
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Good call, but both won't be an issue for a few years! hahaha
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:20 AM   #15
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Nice, but the jury's still out until I see one in the flesh.
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:20 AM   #16
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It is a Stunning time piece for sure!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:24 AM   #17
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Just wait until you try it on!
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:51 AM   #18
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Very impressive piece agreed.
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Old 24 February 2015, 06:58 AM   #19
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Old 24 February 2015, 07:04 AM   #21
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Just seen one in person at my local AD and it's amazing!
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Old 24 February 2015, 07:05 AM   #23
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Come on, Jeff!!! Seth also has a Smurf. Did you try it on? The WG GMT is an incredible watch, but I don't think I would pick it over the Smurf. Having the glidelock clasp on a watch with that much weight is a very nice feature. Maybe Rolex will make a platinum Sub one day. I can always dream!!!!
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Old 24 February 2015, 07:08 AM   #24
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Looks gorgeous - looking forward to seeing one for real
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Old 24 February 2015, 07:18 AM   #25
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It is indeed beautiful. I'm sure the sheer weight even heightens the pleasure of wearing it. However, I feel a comparison to the legendary PN Daytona may not be fair. In my eyes the new Pepsi is a contemporary grail and the Ref 6263 is a vintage grail. Congrats to you and enjoy!
I agree with this, kind of apples and oranges IMO, however, both are delicious!!
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Old 24 February 2015, 07:20 AM   #26
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I agree, it is an awesome watch!!


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Old 24 February 2015, 07:21 AM   #27
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Looks great, just like a ss watch.
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Old 24 February 2015, 07:49 AM   #28
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Forgive me if I am asking a stupid question but why is it nearly 10 grand more than a white gold sub?
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Old 24 February 2015, 07:51 AM   #29
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Old 24 February 2015, 08:04 AM   #30
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Forgive me if I am asking a stupid question but why is it nearly 10 grand more than a white gold sub?
It's not. MSRP on the WG GMT is ~$38,275 and the Smurf is ~$37,895. I know I'm not exactly right on the numbers, but within about $200 on both.
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