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Offline takashi78

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Grail accquired
« 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:



Just enough links to fit my wrist


The clasp part is 1/4 smaller than of my SD


I will be peeking at this all day! ;D, who says 36mm is small nowdays :Laughing_on_floor:


Offline Scott C.

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2010, 08:15:03 AM »
Yes! 36mm is too small :D Kidding, as long as its fit you well ;)


Congrate :Cheers:
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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2010, 08:17:02 AM »
beeeeeeyoooooooful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :Cheers: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

congrats on your new aquisition!!! here's to your next speedy!!!!
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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #3 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.

Offline Alice

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2010, 09:35:12 AM »
Congrat Takashi........ indeed a beautiful piece  :thumbsup:

cheers
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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2010, 10:00:28 AM »
Congratulation!! beautiful watch.  :thumbsup:

This one also in my wish list.

Offline dennis.T

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #6 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:

Offline ck77

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #7 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:

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #8 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...

Offline David_cheong

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2010, 07:21:55 PM »
Good for you. .a nice and simple watch

dc
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Offline HusH

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #10 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:

Offline takashi78

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2010, 08:59:02 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.

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2010, 09:06:25 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:

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #13 on: March 02, 2010, 06:18:17 PM »
Congratulations to u for getting ur grail watch :)

Offline takashi78

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #14 on: March 02, 2010, 06:43:33 PM »
Thanks, watch running like a champ!
On the timing machine is at +2sec/day.

Offline Alice

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2010, 06:55:21 PM »
Hi Takashi,

The watch fits you very well. Congrat  :thumbsup:

Alice

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #16 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:

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2010, 09:47:23 PM »
Peter,
this is the one I always wanted when i first into watches!!
congrats bro!!

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Offline takashi78

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Re: Grail accquired
« Reply #18 on: March 03, 2010, 05:18:31 AM »
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.