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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I fully intended to write something clever but I am so WIS high there are no words. I'll tell the tale another day. Simply put; I've got a great A.D. here and this has been a great experience. For now some Q & Ds of my baby.      |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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holy craptacular batman! cool10.gif |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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Awesome, congratulations Pax! hand6.gif Cheers, Griff |
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KenC Admin 
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Absolutely, positively, and yet, simply...OUTSTANDING! To me, the GMT Master II has always been Rolex's finest watch...their masterpiece, so to speak! That said, it could have happened to a nicer guy...but you'll do!!!:D All kidding aside, CONGRATULATIONS! Wear it in good health! .......and lock your doors. Your cousin's on his way to your house with evil intent! |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Mark!....I know you are feeling good all over Gumba! The original Pepsi bezel Rollie is a true Classic! Attachment: pepsi cap.jpg (Downloaded 71 times) |
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Johnny P Advisor 
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happy1.gifCONGRATULATIONS! hand6.gifhand6.gifhand6.gifhand6.gifsmile8.gifsmile8.gif |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Congratulations on the big time pickup. ;) Great score there. hand6.gif |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Thank you Chris, Griff, KC, Oscar, JP and SkipD!! I am lucky to have WIS mentors like you all to share this with... Now that I’ve calmed a bit, I’ll tell the story although I may be accused of rambling incoherently in a babbling stream of consciousness. If you are still reading, I thank you. This has been my iconic grail watch since I was wee lad who noticed the shiny micro machines adorning many wrists. I sold my Harley Sportster to get my grail. Truth be told, since my children have been born the bike did not get the use it deserved, and it was a shame to keep it only to put a couple hundred miles on it a year. At this juncture in my life, I will get more enjoyment out of the GMT. I must also tell you I have a beautiful and wonderful wife. Last night I was feeling a bit selfish and guilty, as I could just as easily have spent this money on a family item. I told my wife this and she said, “As long as I have known you (12 years), you have wanted that watch. That was your Harley. Buy the watch!” My son also helped me pick it out when I first visited my A.D. last week. Well, perhaps he only confirmed what I wanted, but I did present him with GMTS in the Pepsi, Black and Red and Wine bezels, and a Sub, and he picked the Pepsi Bezel. I explained to him that this would be his watch in about 40 years (I hope) and that he should pass it on to his son. Oddly enough, he seemed to understand and told me he would give it to his son when he was 82!! The A.D. was fantastic all around. If you are ever in Green Bay, Wisconsin, do stop by Rummele’s on Adams Street. http://www.rummeles.com/ An interesting coincidence is that I dated the woman who is now the owner after taking over the business for her Father. It was only a middle school summer crush prior to the age of driving so we never really “knew” other all that well, but I have to say Tracy A. provided personalized service beyond the norm. David T. was the store’s WIS and we enjoyed a great afternoon talking Rolex, Panny, IWC and Choppard. David explained everything about the watch and paperwork and told me if I ever needed anything regarding the watch to stop in and it would be done. I received an appraisal for my insurer and then enjoyed a drink and fondled other beautiful watches and passed the loup. I cannot imagine buying this watch any other way. What can I say about the watch? We all know what it is and what it does so I won’t bore you with those details. Suffice it to say the Rolex 3185 is an impressive movement and after playing with it for the last several hours, I am amazed at its functionality and ease of operation. The twin lock three-position crown is smaller than the triplock used on the Subs and SDs and water resistance is 100 meters. Dial, case, crystal and bezel are flawless. Nothing but a hologram on the caseback, and we all know the knock on the watch regarding the bracelet and clasp. Let me say this about that: The bracelet’s construction is faultless and the clasp is what it is but functions extremely well. I did look at the upgraded Rolex bracelets on both a 50th anniversary GMT II and Daytona and they are vastly improved compared to the current construction. I do think Rolex probably should have stepped up earlier than this, but these thing just got SELs in like 2000!! Regardless, the watch is extremely comfortable. I love the simple beauty of the dial and markers. The dial says it all: “SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER”. Indeed!! I am not gonna lie. I had a “moment” after leaving the A.D. wearing the watch. It was akin to the births of my children and saying my marriage vows. In other woods, I could have cried tears of joy. I am buzzing or as one of my heroes once said, “I’m bursting, Jerry!” I am glad to have WIS brothers like you dear reader and thank all for this place and these friends. This is THE watch I have always wanted…  |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS 
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FANTASTIC, Pax. hand6.gif That's my favorite, too. Wish I owned one. :( |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Pax congrats! Love that one myself (and suddenly feeling thirsty)... :cool: |
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KenC Admin
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Pax..............your story is very similar to mine. I walked into a watch dealer and asked if he had a Rolex Submariner with Blue Dial/Blue bezel. He told me he was all out but he did have a Pepsi Bezel GMT Master II. I said "how much?". He told me and I said, "I'll take it." See what I mean:)....since our stories are so similar, it is only fair that you send me your DOXA....thanking you in advance, your very best friend in the whole world, KenC! In all seriousness, that is a great story....th only thing I don't understand about it is how you have been able to keep your wife for 12 whole years!!!:D |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Congrats pax!!!! WOW enjoy and wear it in good health.... |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Mark, Sorry I'm late to the party, but congrats buddy. Wear it well for many years, you deserve ithand6.gif:) Oh...BTW.........send meeeee your Doxa:P |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Great story Mark and Congrats again Buddy! There are many milestones in a mans life and to a WIS passing on a watch to his son is one of them in my book. |
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yamahaki Guest
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just saw this mark, was taking my usual evening nap:D Glad you have the watch.hand6.gif |
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Onkel C 3T WIS 
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hand6.gifhand6.gifhand6.gif Congatulations on that wonderful watch, Mark. The design of the GMT Master (especially the bezel) started my interest in watches when I was younger, I can feel you. And thanks for sharing the most interesting side story of the purchase, too. Last edited on Fri May 4th, 2007 12:28 am by Onkel C |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Thanks Tom, Steve, Gregg, TD, Sean and Christian!! I don't know how I am gonna get this one off my wrist... |
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Edgel 3T WIS 
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I'm happy for you, Mark. That is a beauty and now both you and C.J. can sport your Rollies all over Green Bay. My son is patiently waiting on my Y.M. and I hope that some day my grand son may wear it. Congrats! BTW, my nickname for my son as a baby was "Sisyphus" because he loved to build block towers, knock them down, and start all over; again and again. Attachment: sisyphus.jpg (Downloaded 35 times) |
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JoshB 3T WIS 
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WOW - looks AWESOME man!! Can't wait to see it in person.. I'll give you several warnings the next time I head up to GB so I can take a gander at it. Don't make me stalk you back to your house ;) I'm truly happy for you!smile8.gif |
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goody 3T WIS 
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OK................I have been lurking since the old Invicta Forum days. But I have to say congratulations on a wonderful Grail. I just picked up the Philip Admirale 40mm US version of the 7750 Valjoux, my first 7750 and it is wonderful. When I wear it, I can't take my eyes of it. Was left of center the other day on the road before I looked up, luckily no one was coming the other way. That is a beautiful watch and a work of art. Someday I hope most of us are lucky to know the feeling you had after you walked out of the AD. I hope to be able to leave my daughter (why not?) my Grail someday. Wonderful story Pax. Wear it in good health. |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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I am proud of you cuz .... I felt as though I lived vicariously thru you on this purchase ...alas I have not yet had an experience in a brick and mortar AD as you have .... I will see it up close soon enough ... WAY TO GO BRO hand6.gif |
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daanbc 3T WIS 
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CONGRADS TO YA!hand6.gif That is one nice machine.LOL. I too had that same feeling after recieving my grail for a B-day present. After all this time I thought that It would not be like that. But after recieving it in the way I did with my family around, well it was a moment. Wear it in best of health. Sorry to catch in on a late notice, been real busy the past couple weeks. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Thanks Edge, Josh, CJ, Dave and goody. This really is special to me!! Edge thanks for sharing your YM and its story and when next you're up this way we need to hook up. also thanks for picking up the Sisyphus connection. Josh, you missed it by a day but we'll have plenty of time to swap watches and I think you are gonna like this one... CJ... I'm just following in your footsteps you elegant bastard!! And Goody... that's a long time lurking. glad to see you posting and welcome to 3T. Thanks for the kind words and would love to see the Adimirale. and why not pass something on to a daughter... darn now I'll need to get something to pass on to mine!! Thanks again 3T bros!! I am satiated for the moment!! |
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