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niels74 · 10 May 2009, 03:52 PM

Finally my Grail has arrived, I don’t think I have to introduce this watch, but needless to say I’m extremely happy to add this one to the collection, yes indeed I know the premium we pay on these, these days is indeed ridiculous, but the demand on this watch unfortunately drives the price up, and I think will keep doing so, but what is a number on a slip when you can have this on your wrist…

The Domed crystal is just stunning as well as the gold hands on the back dial , and the full 12/3/6/9 on the dial is just amazing, its just breaths beauty & simplicity , the OEM strap is also amazing I have to say , but will be changed with the drifter that I have for it. It was quite a wait but well worth it. Again no the best pic’s but at least its smth..

Trurolexer · 10 May 2009, 04:15 PM

TswaneNguni · 10 May 2009, 04:58 PM

Hail the King !!

Huge congrats Niels.Its an amazing watch !!Thats one of the few worth paying a premium for !!! Well done !!!!!!

Wish I could get one in my part of the world,but the friends here wont sell.I'll have to kill them first !! >>

niels74 · 10 May 2009, 05:05 PM

cheers guy's , its indeed a stunning item .. !! .... Killing huh , well thats cheap here so i can send you someone over LOL...

tech_controller · 10 May 2009, 05:26 PM

awesome...my grail piece! congrats and enjoy! thx for sharing with us mortals...lol.

londonbagpuss · 10 May 2009, 06:55 PM

Congrats on getting your grail watch!

TswaneNguni · 10 May 2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niels74

cheers guy's , its indeed a stunning item .. !! .... Killing huh , well thats cheap here so i can send you someone over LOL...

Its cheap here too !!

BUT,I will constain myself,before going to such measures for a PAM 127........................barely !!!

In all seriousness,enloy that one because it it quite special !!

jay_kay · 10 May 2009, 07:55 PM

Wow. Amazing watch.

Saw one of these in the flesh in the Burlington Arcade last November when I was down watching Burnley play Chelsea. The gentleman in the shop was seemed very put out when I asked to have a look and feel of it, felt extremely awkward!! He was asking for £15000. Quite rude to be honest.

Still love the watch, Imagine if it had the Angleus 8 day movement in it!!!!

Congratulations again on the purchase.

J

tuisquash · 10 May 2009, 09:44 PM

congrats, to me the, most beautifull.

Rolexism · 10 May 2009, 10:05 PM

big congrats

That's historic piece and yes...I love 12,3,6,9 and the dome crystal

JF23 · 10 May 2009, 10:30 PM

Congrats Niels! Wear that beauty in the best of health.

GBJIV · 10 May 2009, 11:16 PM

The "FIDDY" is the best! Love it's simple design - functional, clean spaced dial This is the type of purchase that long from now you'll be every bit has glad you bought it or more because it just continues to smile at you. Enjoy it! Wear it often - May you have many extraordinary experiences with the Fiddy on your wrist!

mike · 10 May 2009, 11:20 PM

Mega congrats Niels.

What a fantastic addition.

mfer · 11 May 2009, 12:23 AM

robertino233 · 11 May 2009, 12:48 AM

The money you spent will be long forgotten but the happiness you get from your Fiddy will last you a lifetime.
Wear that baby in good health.
Keep smiling , its sure to go up in value also. If its history is any predictor of its future, your in great shape.

B. Doggy · 11 May 2009, 01:45 AM

Killer!

Nica64 · 11 May 2009, 06:17 AM

Congrats Niels!! what a beauty

hflee55 · 11 May 2009, 10:07 AM

Congrats! Absolutely Stunning!

GBJIV · 11 May 2009, 12:24 PM

What are your thoughts??? How does it wear? Impressions? We need to live vicariously through you.

Who on the forum here has a 127 - Niels74, Robertino and ?? anybody else?

niels74 · 11 May 2009, 05:40 PM

Many thx to all ..!!! and your kind reply's , its indeed a stunning piece, i have to say with its 47mm its still very nice to wear even with only having a 7 wrist, the domed crystal does indeed make it look a tat bigger, but its just so sexy ... all the 233 owners here know what i mean surely :) and some lucky 217 owner's ;-)

its also the 1st 1950 case that i purchased, and what a lovely case it is , i always liked the look of it , but now finally one in the box.. the watch is indeed just a pleasure to look at. mind you a safety hazard also as i keep looking at the thing and not where i walk or drive..... :-)

its a shame in a way that they are so expensive these day's as everybody should be able to have one of these in there collection, its simply stunning ..

Thx
N.

Ted Su(TW) · 11 May 2009, 06:42 PM

big congrats!!!

Now we need more wrist shots!

Ted Su(TW)

robertino233 · 20 May 2009, 12:30 PM

I can't begin tell you how thrilled i've been for the past 3 weeks after my Fiddy finally came home. Purchasing the 127 was a '' trophy'' of sorts to myself. I turn 40 in September and just passed the 10 year mark in my office. 2 great reasons to chase the elusive 127 down.
How does it wear ? I have a 7.5 '' wrist and weigh 220 lbs . It fits / feels /looks great . I love it more today then the day I got it.
I honestly have not even looked at my other watches .
A U.N maxi marine chronometer 18 ct - ss rolex daytona - Hublot BB King gold bezel -
All of which are awesome , but are going to collet alot of dust !!!
If anyone is on the fence , take the leap . I'm loving it more than I thought I would . ZERO buyers remorse .

louie · 20 May 2009, 03:09 PM

Neils, CONGRATS on your 127 man!! She's just so sexy and "LOUD"! But buddy i still would prefer the 217 over the almighty 127.

i'm sure it must have received many compliments from your friends and colleagues..

Ted Su(TW) · 20 May 2009, 03:52 PM

Great great great great!!! I know what it feels like to finally receive something you've been dream for. Big congrats!!

Now we need more pics. Wrist shots, life style shots, any shots!!

Enjoy!

Ted Su(TW)

robertino233 · 21 May 2009, 07:41 AM

My camera skills suck . I've taken a few practice shots and their terrible. Actually embarassing to post .
I've seen better quality Big foot pictures , hell I've seen better pics of UFO's.
I dont have the balls to compete w the rest of these pro photographers .
Any advice anyone ?

Lol-x · 21 May 2009, 08:56 AM

Wow that is super awesome dude, I'm so happy for you to get your grail.

It looks just awesome.

Any chance of a wrist shot?

Keep them coming especially for me so I can enjoy because I haven't even seen one of these in the flesh let alone have owned one.

The Second · 21 May 2009, 09:25 AM

Very nice watch. Cognrats and please do enjoy it in good health.

Can i ask what are these selling for these days? Thanks guys.

robertino233 · 21 May 2009, 12:36 PM

19 + change

robertino233 · 21 May 2009, 12:41 PM

Ive seen as high as 25.5k and as low as 17.5 I was in the mid 19k area .
I'd rather buy from a rep dealer and have sleep easy money being wired .
i hate the pay and pray kinda guys out their who might be slightly cheaper.
Big watch , dosnt have to = big risk when buying.

Trurolexer · 21 May 2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ted Su(TW)

Great great great great!!! I know what it feels like to finally receive something you've been dream for. Big congrats!!

Now we need more pics. Wrist shots, life style shots, any shots!!

Enjoy!

Ted Su(TW)

X2!!! Wristshots is all we need!!!

10 May 2009, 03:52 PM	#1
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	127 its here... Finally my Grail has arrived, I don’t think I have to introduce this watch, but needless to say I’m extremely happy to add this one to the collection, yes indeed I know the premium we pay on these, these days is indeed ridiculous, but the demand on this watch unfortunately drives the price up, and I think will keep doing so, but what is a number on a slip when you can have this on your wrist… The Domed crystal is just stunning as well as the gold hands on the back dial , and the full 12/3/6/9 on the dial is just amazing, its just breaths beauty & simplicity , the OEM strap is also amazing I have to say , but will be changed with the drifter that I have for it. It was quite a wait but well worth it. Again no the best pic’s but at least its smth.. Attached Images

10 May 2009, 05:26 PM	#5
tech_controller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: Middle Earth Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 687	awesome...my grail piece! congrats and enjoy! thx for sharing with us mortals...lol. __________________ 126711CHNR \| 326935 \| 11613 black \| 11613 serti \| 16610 \| 116660 \| 116610LV \| 116713LN 116519 panda \| 116710LN \| 116713LB \| 116713LB diamond

10 May 2009, 07:55 PM	#8
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Wow. Amazing watch. Saw one of these in the flesh in the Burlington Arcade last November when I was down watching Burnley play Chelsea. The gentleman in the shop was seemed very put out when I asked to have a look and feel of it, felt extremely awkward!! He was asking for £15000. Quite rude to be honest. Still love the watch, Imagine if it had the Angleus 8 day movement in it!!!! Congratulations again on the purchase. J __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

10 May 2009, 09:44 PM	#9
tuisquash "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tui Location: são paulo-brasil Watch: panerai rolex Posts: 772	congrats, to me the, most beautifull. __________________ panerai and rolex

10 May 2009, 11:16 PM	#12
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	The "FIDDY" is the best! Love it's simple design - functional, clean spaced dial This is the type of purchase that long from now you'll be every bit has glad you bought it or more because it just continues to smile at you. Enjoy it! Wear it often - May you have many extraordinary experiences with the Fiddy on your wrist! __________________ Jackson

10 May 2009, 04:15 PM	#2
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421

10 May 2009, 04:58 PM	#3
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Hail the King !! Huge congrats Niels.Its an amazing watch !!Thats one of the few worth paying a premium for !!! Well done !!!!!! Wish I could get one in my part of the world,but the friends here wont sell.I'll have to kill them first !! >>

10 May 2009, 05:05 PM	#4
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	cheers guy's , its indeed a stunning item .. !! .... Killing huh , well thats cheap here so i can send you someone over LOL...

10 May 2009, 06:55 PM	#6
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Congrats on getting your grail watch!

10 May 2009, 10:05 PM	#10
Rolexism "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Kong Location: CT Posts: 111	big congrats That's historic piece and yes...I love 12,3,6,9 and the dome crystal

10 May 2009, 10:30 PM	#11
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Congrats Niels! Wear that beauty in the best of health.

10 May 2009, 11:20 PM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Mega congrats Niels. What a fantastic addition.

11 May 2009, 12:23 AM	#14
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	__________________ member#3242

11 May 2009, 12:48 AM	#15
robertino233 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ny Posts: 31	The money you spent will be long forgotten but the happiness you get from your Fiddy will last you a lifetime. Wear that baby in good health. Keep smiling , its sure to go up in value also. If its history is any predictor of its future, your in great shape.

11 May 2009, 01:45 AM	#16
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Killer! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

11 May 2009, 06:17 AM	#17
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Congrats Niels!! what a beauty __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

11 May 2009, 10:07 AM	#18
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Congrats! Absolutely Stunning!

11 May 2009, 12:24 PM	#19
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	What are your thoughts??? How does it wear? Impressions? We need to live vicariously through you. Who on the forum here has a 127 - Niels74, Robertino and ?? anybody else? __________________ Jackson

11 May 2009, 05:40 PM	#20
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	Many thx to all ..!!! and your kind reply's , its indeed a stunning piece, i have to say with its 47mm its still very nice to wear even with only having a 7 wrist, the domed crystal does indeed make it look a tat bigger, but its just so sexy ... all the 233 owners here know what i mean surely :) and some lucky 217 owner's ;-) its also the 1st 1950 case that i purchased, and what a lovely case it is , i always liked the look of it , but now finally one in the box.. the watch is indeed just a pleasure to look at. mind you a safety hazard also as i keep looking at the thing and not where i walk or drive..... :-) its a shame in a way that they are so expensive these day's as everybody should be able to have one of these in there collection, its simply stunning .. Thx N.

11 May 2009, 06:42 PM	#21
Ted Su(TW) Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 77	big congrats!!! Now we need more wrist shots! Ted Su(TW)

20 May 2009, 12:30 PM	#22
robertino233 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ny Posts: 31	I can't begin tell you how thrilled i've been for the past 3 weeks after my Fiddy finally came home. Purchasing the 127 was a '' trophy'' of sorts to myself. I turn 40 in September and just passed the 10 year mark in my office. 2 great reasons to chase the elusive 127 down. How does it wear ? I have a 7.5 '' wrist and weigh 220 lbs . It fits / feels /looks great . I love it more today then the day I got it. I honestly have not even looked at my other watches . A U.N maxi marine chronometer 18 ct - ss rolex daytona - Hublot BB King gold bezel - All of which are awesome , but are going to collet alot of dust !!! If anyone is on the fence , take the leap . I'm loving it more than I thought I would . ZERO buyers remorse .

20 May 2009, 03:09 PM	#23
louie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Lewis Location: Earth Watch: The Beast Posts: 1,352	Neils, CONGRATS on your 127 man!! She's just so sexy and "LOUD"! But buddy i still would prefer the 217 over the almighty 127. i'm sure it must have received many compliments from your friends and colleagues.. __________________ " I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

20 May 2009, 03:52 PM	#24
Ted Su(TW) Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 77	Great great great great!!! I know what it feels like to finally receive something you've been dream for. Big congrats!! Now we need more pics. Wrist shots, life style shots, any shots!! Enjoy! Ted Su(TW)

21 May 2009, 07:41 AM	#25
robertino233 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ny Posts: 31	I'd love to but ... My camera skills suck . I've taken a few practice shots and their terrible. Actually embarassing to post . I've seen better quality Big foot pictures , hell I've seen better pics of UFO's. I dont have the balls to compete w the rest of these pro photographers . Any advice anyone ?

21 May 2009, 08:56 AM	#26
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Wow that is super awesome dude, I'm so happy for you to get your grail. It looks just awesome. Any chance of a wrist shot? Keep them coming especially for me so I can enjoy because I haven't even seen one of these in the flesh let alone have owned one. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 May 2009, 09:25 AM	#27
The Second Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lost Watch: Watchless(for now) Posts: 267	Very nice watch. Cognrats and please do enjoy it in good health. Can i ask what are these selling for these days? Thanks guys.

21 May 2009, 12:36 PM	#28
robertino233 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ny Posts: 31	19 + change

21 May 2009, 12:41 PM	#29
robertino233 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ny Posts: 31	Ive seen as high as 25.5k and as low as 17.5 I was in the mid 19k area . I'd rather buy from a rep dealer and have sleep easy money being wired . i hate the pay and pray kinda guys out their who might be slightly cheaper. Big watch , dosnt have to = big risk when buying.

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