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Title: Grail accquired
Post by: takashi78 on March 01, 2010, 07:14:19 AM: Well, not as good in taking pics as the rest of you cause i just use my hp to take pics but yesterday was the day i finally picked up my grail. ;D

Its been more than 10yrs since i feel in love with the Explorer, love it for its simplicity and actually looks kinda "stealth" for those not in the know.

The example i have is a A-series which puts it around 1999?
According to the shop this version with just "Swiss" printed at the bottom had a short production run of just 1yr.
Originally wanted to go for the T-dial ver but was sold before i can ask the shop to hold it for me. But i guess this will do :)

Watch and movt is in excellent condition!

Had to sell my Speedy Pro to buy this but money well spent for something i wanted for sooo long.
Dont think a review is necessary as there are tons.

I now have a watch to go to the depths of the sea (SD) and one which can go up to the highest mountain (Exp) ;D.
One day i will acquire another Speedy Pro to go to the moon (since now Virgin Galactic is in business) :D.But will probably get the dispplay back ver.
Until then i am a happy man.

Now on to the crappy quality pics :thumbsup:

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01032010708.jpg)

Just enough links to fit my wrist
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01032010709.jpg)

The clasp part is 1/4 smaller than of my SD
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01032010710.jpg)

I will be peeking at this all day! ;D, who says 36mm is small nowdays :Laughing_on_floor:
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01032010700.jpg)
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: Scott C. on March 01, 2010, 08:15:03 AM: Yes! 36mm is too small :D Kidding, as long as its fit you well ;)

Congrate :Cheers:
scott
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: terrenceterrence on March 01, 2010, 08:17:02 AM: beeeeeeyoooooooful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Cheers: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

congrats on your new aquisition!!! here's to your next speedy!!!!
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: takashi78 on March 01, 2010, 09:11:27 AM: Haha at least i have no regrets now.

Yesterday was a good day, my SD came back frm service frm US.

But i think will be wearing the Exp now hehe....

Mayb put it on strap.
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: Alice on March 01, 2010, 09:35:12 AM: Congrat Takashi........ indeed a beautiful piece :thumbsup:

cheers
alice
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: silverstan on March 01, 2010, 10:00:28 AM: Congratulation!! beautiful watch. :thumbsup:

This one also in my wish list.
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: dennis.T on March 01, 2010, 10:02:35 AM: Congrats on u new acquisition...u have obtain the license to "explore" others rolek vintage... perhaps u shd take a look at "Steve Mcqueen Rolex Explorer II Ref. 1655"..(that my grail for rolek vintage) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: ck77 on March 01, 2010, 12:21:49 PM: Finally huh Peter :thumbsup:

Congrats and wear in good health. I still waiting for my grail :Cheers:
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: chrisyen on March 01, 2010, 01:12:59 PM: Congratulations! Gd catch...
Big or small is not an issue as long as u think it look gd on u...
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: David_cheong on March 01, 2010, 07:21:55 PM: Good for you. .a nice and simple watch

dc
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: HusH on March 01, 2010, 07:38:43 PM: Congratulations! Beautiful piece. And your pics are fine :)

Size is not an issue. I have recently learnt this. Now I am in a phase for small watches. :Cheers:
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: takashi78 on March 01, 2010, 08:59:02 PM: Quote from: HusH on March 01, 2010, 07:38:43 PM
Congratulations! Beautiful piece. And your pics are fine :)

Size is not an issue. I have recently learnt this. Now I am in a phase for small watches. :Cheers:

haha after getting your Seiko military eh....i feel no matter the size, you like it and everytime brings a smile to your face when you wear it thats the most important.

Now i'm already thinking of putting a strap to the Exp to make it more "pedestrian" haha.

DC,

You should post the pic of your bro Exp, now thats a beauty!
Remember to ask me tag along when you go pick it up after service.
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: Gigi on March 01, 2010, 09:06:25 PM: Quote from: HusH on March 01, 2010, 07:38:43 PM
Congratulations! Beautiful piece. And your pics are fine :)

Size is not an issue. I have recently learnt this. Now I am in a phase for small watches. :Cheers:

They should consider small wrist people :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :Praying:
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: sshark on March 02, 2010, 06:18:17 PM: Congratulations to u for getting ur grail watch :)
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: takashi78 on March 02, 2010, 06:43:33 PM: Thanks, watch running like a champ!
On the timing machine is at +2sec/day.
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: Alice on March 02, 2010, 06:55:21 PM: Hi Takashi,

The watch fits you very well. Congrat :thumbsup:

Alice
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: danny on March 02, 2010, 09:27:11 PM: Hi Peter,
Glad you finally got your hands on the watch. Congratulations. Looks great on you. :thumbsup:

:Cheers:
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: ckng515 on March 02, 2010, 09:47:23 PM: Peter,
this is the one I always wanted when i first into watches!!
congrats bro!!

cheers,
ck
Title: Re: Grail accquired
Post by: takashi78 on March 03, 2010, 05:18:31 AM: Quote from: ckng515 on March 02, 2010, 09:47:23 PM
Peter,
this is the one I always wanted when i first into watches!!
congrats bro!!

cheers,
ck

Same here....this is THE ONE when consider myself truly poison by this hobby.