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  1. erpin9 Ω 2

    erpin9 Feb 28, 2022

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    its been a long search but i finally got my grail Sea Dweller, a 1972 DRSD with a beautiful tropical dial. I also have a mk3 and a mk4 DRSD but i always wanted one with the caramel dial. The watch is in very good condition and the caramel patina on the mk2 dial is very even. A great addition to my collection.

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  2. Fallout Boy

    Fallout Boy Feb 28, 2022

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    A dream, congrats! But, these vintage Rolexes are a mine field....for me ;)
     
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  3. jaguar11

    jaguar11 Feb 28, 2022

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    Lucky you!!! Congratulations!
     
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  4. TheGreekPhysique Ω 2

    TheGreekPhysique Feb 28, 2022

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    Lovely! the case is in great shape too. A really great example. Congratulations on finding your grail after what I am sure was a very long search.
     
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  5. Meyrin

    Meyrin Feb 28, 2022

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    That really is a beautiful watch! And it's obviously been well-worn and used as it was made to be, and not stuffed away in a safe! Incredibly beautiful patina...I love it!
     
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  6. CoDiffe

    CoDiffe Feb 28, 2022

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    Beautiful..

    How do I get mine to start turning a lovely shade of chocolate?!? ;);)
     
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  7. Dan S Ω 2

    Dan S Feb 28, 2022

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    (1) Preheat to 350 ˚F ...
     
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  8. Faz Ω 1

    Faz Feb 28, 2022

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    That is one solid MkII! The case is beautiful. Many 1665s of this era have been overly polished.
    Great acquisition. Congrats!
     
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  9. oddboy

    oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Feb 28, 2022

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    @erpin9 always drops by to share killer examples of killer watches. congrats!
     
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  10. Slevin kelevra

    Slevin kelevra Mar 1, 2022

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    Very nice!
     
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  11. erpin9 Ω 2

    erpin9 Mar 1, 2022

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    Thank you for the compliment. I have looked at other tropical DRSDs before but something wasn’t right. This one fits the bill, well used, unmolested and with a killer dial.
     
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  12. Jayrock26v2

    Jayrock26v2 Mar 9, 2022

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    this has gotta be worth some serious $$$ at this point :eek: