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RICHARD_LEWIS · 8 April 2015, 02:46 AM

Hey everyone,

Hope everyone had a great Easter - I went with my wife to visit my sister and her family in Stratford-Upon-Avon and stopped by Pragnells for a bit of sight seeing! I always love going there as they are absolutely top drawer for customer care and professionalism!

Anyway - I was shown some rather nice pieces. No sooner had I sat down but a BLRO was placed right in front of me. AMAZING! Pictures really don't do it justice, but I've just added it to my grail list! White gold is so subtle and the dial, yes it is cranberry/purple, but it works really well!

Next up was the Platona. I've tried it on before (last year) at Pragnells, but was shown it again and have to say that it's exceptional. Not only the look of it but the weight. Love it. Not a grail for me though because, ultimately, I doubt I'll ever realistically be in a position to obtain one.

Finally, I tried on the Z-Blue Milgauss GV. Beautiful, so understated and the sunburst dial is something to behold! This watch really speaks to me because I'm a research scientist by profession (PhD Biomedical Engineering) so I've already begun saving as I'm looking to make the Z-Blue GV my 2nd Rolex - next year is my 40th, so why not!

Pics of all 3 - apologies for the Platona shot, for some reason it's a bit blurred.

Rest of the weekend was awesome - BBQ's and chilling out with family. My wife and I go back to Stratford about 3 times a year, but, may look to increase on that as it's a nice place to go to get away from London for a few days.

kilyung · 8 April 2015, 03:23 AM

The Milgauss is a great choice for a 2nd Rolex. Oh and I salute you as a fellow BME!

Urosfan · 8 April 2015, 03:39 AM

Nice shot

travisb · 8 April 2015, 03:46 AM

Nice! The Milgauss suits you.

RICHARD_LEWIS · 8 April 2015, 03:56 AM

Here's a clearer shot of the Platona on my wife's wrist. She loves it (and she's not into watches - must be the precious metal lol) Personally, I think it looks better on her skin than mine

AK797 · 8 April 2015, 03:59 AM

I love Stratford upon Avon, last time I was there we had a lovely cream tea, looks like a great time, GV will be perfect for you.

tkerrmd · 8 April 2015, 04:02 AM

Awesome watches for sure!!

RPB · 8 April 2015, 04:14 AM

How much is the BLRO up for?

RICHARD_LEWIS · 8 April 2015, 04:19 AM

BLRO is tagged at £25,500. Don't know how much discount could be negotiated - I take things at face value unless offered otherwise

RICHARD_LEWIS · 8 April 2015, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

The Milgauss is a great choice for a 2nd Rolex. Oh and I salute you as a fellow BME!

Salute to you too fellow BME sir!

RICHARD_LEWIS · 8 April 2015, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Nice! The Milgauss suits you.

Thanks Travis, as with all watches it looks so much better in the flesh!

RICHARD_LEWIS · 8 April 2015, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I love Stratford upon Avon, last time I was there we had a lovely cream tea, looks like a great time, GV will be perfect for you.

I left Stratford when I was about 10 and moved to London with my mum. Only started going back a few years ago and rebuild ties with my family up there. Really enjoy going back now - and the tea shops are second to none!

RICHARD_LEWIS · 8 April 2015, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Awesome watches for sure!!

Fantastic watches! If I ever build a collection like yours - well, that would be pretty epic!

moisesgaules · 8 April 2015, 04:37 AM

Two awesome things in life, Trip and buying watches... great pieces!

AK797 · 8 April 2015, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RICHARD_LEWIS

I left Stratford when I was about 10 and moved to London with my mum. Only started going back a few years ago and rebuild ties with my family up there. Really enjoy going back now - and the tea shops are second to none!

Agree mate, also glad to hear Pragnells are a good outfit, have been dealing with them about a new Basel release but they seem popular and I'm higher on other waiting lists.

watchwatcher · 8 April 2015, 06:00 AM

Yeah...that's one heck of a trio of watches to try on. I concur with your choice of the milguass...yet to see one in the flesh, but the pics are awesome.

regnant · 8 April 2015, 07:38 PM

Thanks for the pictures,each of them are cool
Platinum must be a whole different experience

RICHARD_LEWIS · 8 April 2015, 07:45 PM

Platinum is amazing and so heavy!! Everything else feels so light in comparison - was difficult giving it back LOL!!

tx02ag · 9 April 2015, 12:14 AM

Dang it Mike. I have been trying to tell myself for weeks that the ZBlue can wait. Now I need to make a call about my 2nd. Enabler!

8 April 2015, 02:46 AM	#1
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	Return trip to my favourite AD Hey everyone, Hope everyone had a great Easter - I went with my wife to visit my sister and her family in Stratford-Upon-Avon and stopped by Pragnells for a bit of sight seeing! I always love going there as they are absolutely top drawer for customer care and professionalism! Anyway - I was shown some rather nice pieces. No sooner had I sat down but a BLRO was placed right in front of me. AMAZING! Pictures really don't do it justice, but I've just added it to my grail list! White gold is so subtle and the dial, yes it is cranberry/purple, but it works really well! Next up was the Platona. I've tried it on before (last year) at Pragnells, but was shown it again and have to say that it's exceptional. Not only the look of it but the weight. Love it. Not a grail for me though because, ultimately, I doubt I'll ever realistically be in a position to obtain one. Finally, I tried on the Z-Blue Milgauss GV. Beautiful, so understated and the sunburst dial is something to behold! This watch really speaks to me because I'm a research scientist by profession (PhD Biomedical Engineering) so I've already begun saving as I'm looking to make the Z-Blue GV my 2nd Rolex - next year is my 40th, so why not! Pics of all 3 - apologies for the Platona shot, for some reason it's a bit blurred. Rest of the weekend was awesome - BBQ's and chilling out with family. My wife and I go back to Stratford about 3 times a year, but, may look to increase on that as it's a nice place to go to get away from London for a few days. Attached Images

8 April 2015, 03:56 AM	#5
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	Here's a clearer shot of the Platona on my wife's wrist. She loves it (and she's not into watches - must be the precious metal lol) Personally, I think it looks better on her skin than mine Attached Images

8 April 2015, 07:38 PM	#17
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Thanks for the pictures,each of them are cool Platinum must be a whole different experience __________________

8 April 2015, 03:23 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The Milgauss is a great choice for a 2nd Rolex. Oh and I salute you as a fellow BME!

8 April 2015, 03:39 AM	#3
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Nice shot

8 April 2015, 03:46 AM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Nice! The Milgauss suits you.

8 April 2015, 03:59 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I love Stratford upon Avon, last time I was there we had a lovely cream tea, looks like a great time, GV will be perfect for you.

8 April 2015, 04:02 AM	#7
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Awesome watches for sure!!

8 April 2015, 04:14 AM	#8
RPB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United Kingdom Watch: V Serial 116710LN Posts: 284	How much is the BLRO up for?

8 April 2015, 04:19 AM	#9
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	BLRO is tagged at £25,500. Don't know how much discount could be negotiated - I take things at face value unless offered otherwise

8 April 2015, 04:37 AM	#14
moisesgaules "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Posts: 36	Two awesome things in life, Trip and buying watches... great pieces!

8 April 2015, 06:00 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Yeah...that's one heck of a trio of watches to try on. I concur with your choice of the milguass...yet to see one in the flesh, but the pics are awesome.

8 April 2015, 07:45 PM	#18
RICHARD_LEWIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LV Posts: 482	Platinum is amazing and so heavy!! Everything else feels so light in comparison - was difficult giving it back LOL!!

9 April 2015, 12:14 AM	#19
tx02ag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 225	Dang it Mike. I have been trying to tell myself for weeks that the ZBlue can wait. Now I need to make a call about my 2nd. Enabler!

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