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Post by AlbertaTime 2013-02-08, 22:43

...A grail (at least for me)...

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...arrives at the not utterly Sino-centric AMCHPR...it's a 1977...

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...and my sincere thanks to Derek Dier of Watchestobuy (Canada) who listed the piece and provided this photo for his listing:

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I use that photo because I don't want to open the piece and because Derek (who has supplied, among others, the folks at TV's Mad Men with vintage watches) was a pure treat to deal with.
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Post by Ocean 2013-02-09, 00:14

Looks great Ron! Enjoy your new Rollie.
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Post by AlbertaTime 2013-02-09, 12:48

Thanks...I'm enjoying it big-time :-)
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Post by Mortuus 2013-02-09, 20:35

Well done, Ron! I really like that strap you have it on. I'm still saving up my bottle caps for my first Rolex, which I hope will be a Sea Dweller, as it's my favorite design...I figure I'll have enough saved up from my paper route and bottle cap collecting to get it in about another 36 & 1/2 years... Shocked
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Post by AlbertaTime 2013-02-09, 20:59

Thanks, Mortuus.

I still kinda have my eye set on a vintage two-tone Turn-o-graph if I ever see one within reach that has a spotless bezel. Maybe someday.
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Post by SynMike 2013-02-10, 03:49

Congratulations, Ron. That is fantastic! It appears to be in beautiful condition. What a great addition to your huge collection.

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Post by AlbertaTime 2013-02-10, 10:15

SynMike wrote:Congratulations, Ron. That is fantastic! It appears to be in beautiful condition. What a great addition to your huge collection.

Thanks, Mike. I'm grateful to be able to own it, and very grateful for the kind words from you and everyone.
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Post by eddiea 2013-02-10, 19:43

Any one's "grail"...a beauty, congrats.
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Post by AlbertaTime 2013-02-10, 21:16

eddiea wrote:Any one's "grail"...a beauty, congrats.

Thanks, Eddie. I'm sure to many folks it's just an old watch, but I certainly don't take my good fortune for granted.

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Post by Ocean 2013-02-10, 21:37

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eddiea wrote:Any one's "grail"...a beauty, congrats.

Thanks, Eddie. I'm sure to many folks it's just an old watch, but I certainly don't take my good fortune for granted.

For one it isn't just an old watch it's a beautiful vintage Rolex that should be cherished. I am by no means a watchmaker but am starting to really like great old movements and their inner workings.
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