Marking Time With An Old Friend

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Re: Marking Time With An Old Friend

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I echo others comments...
Very well written, a lovely, interesting story and, although a picture is worth a thousand words, I very much enjoyed the read.
Thanks for taking the time and sharing :thumbup:
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Fantastic story and a beautiful watch.
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Thanks so much for the kind words everyone! I thank everyone for taking the time to read it!

Bident wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:06 am Now I'm going to have to watch that Magnum, P.I. episode!
This is the first episode where the 16750 appears. Season 4 episode 1. I am sure there were many 14-15 year olds who saw the original airing that began an obsession to find that watch!
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Soporsche wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:19 am Interesting, well written and a spectacular watch. A really enjoyable read, thanks for sharing. 👍
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What I admire even more is with the run up on Rolex pre-owned hysteria and prices (with the $$$$$ this would fetch) that I'm virtually certain you've not even spent 10 seconds thinking about selling it.
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Viognier wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:59 pm
Soporsche wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:19 am Interesting, well written and a spectacular watch. A really enjoyable read, thanks for sharing. 👍
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What I admire even more is with the run up on Rolex pre-owned hysteria and prices (with the $$$$$ this would fetch) that I'm virtually certain you've not even spent 10 seconds thinking about selling it.
Thank you for the high praise! You are right too, I haven't even given it a thought. At this point, to me, it is irreplaceable. If it was lost or stolen (it is insured now) a replacement would no longer be my watch.
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Great Post, thanks for sharing that story :D
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Easily one of the best pieces I’ve read on the forum! Thank you for sharing. I think you very accurately captured one of the aspects of watch collecting we all love most - not the thing but what it represents and reminds us of. My C65 Trident Vintage holds a similar place in my collection as does your GMT Master, just without the rich history of yours...but that will come!
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Great piece ! :thumbup: :clap:
The watch is not too shabby either ! :D

Thanks for sharing..
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Re: Marking Time With An Old Friend

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Thanks very much guys! You are right Andrew. You can't buy or replace the mileage from the passage of time with a certain piece.
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