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  1. NGO1 Jul 15, 2022

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    Sapphire caseback.
    Here are some good shots from Hodinkee.

    For this year, gold rotor matches case in color: white gold rotor for steel and platinum cases; yellow gold rotor for the other gold cases.

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  2. NGO1 Jul 15, 2022

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    That’s my experience as well in the younger years. Lately I have more arm “cushion”, I’ve put in much effort to train the arm not to fight a watch.

    I’ll blame @texasmade if it flies off the wrist.
     
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  3. rob#1 Jul 16, 2022

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    Gorgeous watch, it’s nice to live vicariously and enjoy your enjoyment :)

    Be careful with the macro shots tho, you might just find a bit of lint or a speck of dust ;)
     
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  4. NGO1 Jul 16, 2022

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    I brought a loupe with me to the boutique and scanned every mm of the dial, during pick up. My SA said "You're in a watch forum aren't you?"
    "Sadly, yes"

    Too many "dust in my brand new Omega" posts here.
     
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  5. texasmade Jul 16, 2022

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    Well there’s really only like 2 or 3: Rolex, Omega, and WUS (if people still use that one).
     
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  6. reverbtime Jul 23, 2022

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    Just like the climax buildup in Beethoven, this is a how to create a climax for a grail.
     
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  7. Bourne1984 Jul 24, 2022

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    I completely agree
     
  8. pdxleaf ... Jul 24, 2022

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    Great photography! Not easy to get such nice wrist shots.

    Can't decide if that watch was made for you or you were made for that watch. It looks organic on your wrist.

    Congrats. (I feel sorry for the rest of your watch box.)
     
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  9. AmateurHour Jul 24, 2022

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    AP has popped on my radar recently (meaning, I’ve just recently come to find them strongly attractive). This is good fuel - congrats on the pickup!
    Curious to read more about the clasp issues. I love it on steel.
     
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  10. nitediver Jul 24, 2022

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  11. YY77 Jul 24, 2022

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    Read the thread and you'll know all there is to know.::book::
     
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  12. NGO1 Jul 24, 2022

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    Thank you. The current residents of the box has yet to make a complaint. 39mm is nearly universal good fit and unisex. I’ve been particularly outdoorsy since Covid and toasted my arms to a golden brown. Any shiny steel strapped to my wrist will stand out nicely, ha. Glad you enjoy the photos.
     
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  13. NGO1 Jul 24, 2022

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    No issue with clasp. Just my observation of the “light” locking mechanism of Jumbo. It feels more dress than sports. The bracelet is way too iconic for me to swap out, after much consideration. That bracelet is very very distracting during the work day :) I haven’t gotten anything done since picked up.
     
  14. Vogelphoenix Jul 25, 2022

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    Late to the party here - nice thread, great watch, congrats! How did you convince them to sell you a Jumbo, 50th anniversary to boot?
     
  15. Yelfel Aug 7, 2022

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    Ha! Now this is how you flex a new watch purchase. Well, for the watch nerds anyway.
     
  16. Scarecrow Boat Burt Macklin, FBI Aug 7, 2022

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  17. NGO1 Aug 7, 2022

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    Short story: I was on the list for 15202 before Covid, plus several factors played out to my favor, over 3 years period (and seemingly a million texts).
     
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  18. Yelfel Aug 7, 2022

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    So you’re saying there’s a chance! (Seriously tho)

    Congrats on the purchase. Truly a grail piece.
     
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  19. Widows Son Oct 16, 2022

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    Wow!!! I don't recall a thread going south so quickly. I liked the lead up, no different from someone showing the unboxing thing. Enjoy your watch, that's a beautiful dial!!!!
     
  20. Mcb87 Oct 16, 2022

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    Great post and watch! Congrats and wear in good health