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Post by rw16610 on Jul 21, 2016 18:36:12 GMT -6
There you go. I bet you'll be less likely to get those hidden ones often missed since the strap won't have any on there.
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Post by Baco Noir on Jul 21, 2016 18:57:36 GMT -6
There you go. I bet you'll be less likely to get those hidden ones often missed since the strap won't have any on there. My guess is "weeks" before he start peeling plastic! I've never been able to do that. I'm peeling everything off within hours. |
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Post by rw16610 on Jul 21, 2016 19:04:12 GMT -6
 I could actually see myself doing that too. This incoming sort of has me looking at 18K watches for the future!
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Post by carl on Jul 21, 2016 19:36:23 GMT -6
Stunning! Very happy for you, Chip.
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Post by CHIP on Jul 21, 2016 19:52:33 GMT -6
Thank you all.
Can't seem to take it off my wrist.
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Post by rw16610 on Jul 21, 2016 20:33:31 GMT -6
That's completely understandable, Chip. My guess is you'll feel this way for quite some time. Have you had a two-tone watch before? Either way it's nothing in comparison to the first (full) precious metal piece.
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Post by muckymark on Jul 21, 2016 20:42:58 GMT -6
Wow that's just stunning..Congratulations once again! Can you elaborate/explain how the clasp and strap are joined? Is it cut to fit? Is it comfortable?
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Post by Baco Noir on Jul 21, 2016 20:55:08 GMT -6
Wow that's just stunning..Congratulations once again! Can you elaborate/explain how the clasp and strap are joined? Is it cut to fit? Is it comfortable? Chip can give full details, but it has some type of Ti core and a channel on the underside to let air flow through and keep you from sweating too much. The one I tried on in Vegas was very comfortable - felt solid and well made. EDIT: I found this article on the strap - pretty amazing engineering. www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-yachtmaster-review |
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Post by Pete on Jul 21, 2016 21:58:46 GMT -6
That is a sweeeet watch 
Enjoy that beauty mate.
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Post by CHIP on Jul 21, 2016 22:13:55 GMT -6
 It should say "many many many paychecks" lol |
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Post by CHIP on Jul 21, 2016 22:45:10 GMT -6
Thank you very much, to all of you.
I absolutely love it. Stupid purchase or not, I'll enjoy the heck out of it.
This really was my Grail.
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Post by aerome on Jul 22, 2016 6:38:18 GMT -6
I could actually see myself doing that too. This incoming sort of has me looking at 18K watches for the future! Love it and I thought the exact same thing until I placed a call to our AD. Not sure I'm going to live so long as to be able to do anything like that. Besides, the DB11 is out.  |
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Post by Baco Noir on Jul 22, 2016 6:42:57 GMT -6
Thank you very much, to all of you. I absolutely love it. Stupid purchase or not, I'll enjoy the heck out of it. This really was my Grail. I don't blame you. In fact, I'm extremely jealous. It's the first and only PM watch I've tried on other than an ALS that I loved. The black bezel and strap help play down the PM element so it's now over the top PM on the wrist, and the matte bezel and dial take down the shiny parts to make it more subtle too. It is probably my favorite Rolex in their current lineup - many congrats Chip. |
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Post by rw16610 on Jul 22, 2016 8:53:06 GMT -6
The way I see it, life's too short! Live it to the fullest and get to experience the pride of ownership that comes with a grail piece.
It's also a long way off for me but having something to aspire to owning one day helps keep me focused and motivated.
The one hobby I'll stick with for life would be watches. Like most here I've been obsessed since childhood and ot only got worse with age.
Previous hobbies I've had when younger still managed to consume thousands upon thousands of dollars, leaving you with little to show for it or the ability to recover any of the money spent.
In your shoes I would have done the same thing in a heart beat. And Al, I'm willing to bet you'll end up with one before you know it!
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Post by CHIP on Jul 22, 2016 10:34:37 GMT -6
We need a nickname for it.
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I could actually see myself doing that too. This incoming sort of has me looking at 18K watches for the future!
