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mailman · 1 December 2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

This is why we love the mods.

travisb · 1 December 2013, 11:08 PM

Cool info Mike!

And nice job mods!

Runnin' Rebel · 1 December 2013, 11:14 PM

Knew that ban was coming after the last 12 months or so

Good thread mike !!

I don't think I can pull off all YG gold, but you make it look like a piece of cake

kxux · 1 December 2013, 11:33 PM

Awesome collection Mike. Thanks for sharing the weight pictures with us. That platinum Daytona will fit right in ;-).

codecow · 1 December 2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Given the fact that Mr. Wildorf was at the helm of Rolex SA when they started producing gold pieces, I'm sure he fully understood the "hype". Furthermore, many brands produce more gold time pieces than steel which is a relatively new material to the watch scene so depending on one's interest in haute horology, one may end up with many more precious metal watches than steel. Of course brands could produce tourbillons or minute repeaters in steel cases but most don't. I wonder why Rolex doesn't produce a steel DD? At the end of the day, we buy what we like. Thankfully we all have different tastes. There's nothing complicated about it.

I agree. As soon as I got my Patek 5146 (my first yellow gold watch) I knew immediately I wanted a YG GMT IIc.

I understood some of the feelings people must have had during the gold rush period in the American west. There is something intoxicating about big bricks of precious metal and especially when they're touching your skin.

I think I'm done with steel, although I have quite a few in my collection.

codecow · 1 December 2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

All done. He has a lot of TimeOnHisHands now

Degas · 2 December 2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Thanks everyone for the notes about my new YM2! I've been asked about weights so I snapped some pics before most of these go back to the bank today. Scale was reset before each weigh-in and each watch has been resized for my 6.5" wrist.

266 for the DD ?!?!

kilyung · 2 December 2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

All done. He has a lot of TimeOnHisHands now

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Well done my friend and he sure does!

You guys crack me up.

jimmypark54 · 2 December 2013, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

All done. He has a lot of TimeOnHisHands now

awesome! lol

porschejeff · 2 December 2013, 01:56 AM

Stunning collection, thanks for making us all drool over it! What's your daily wear?

kilyung · 2 December 2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by porschejeff

Stunning collection, thanks for making us all drool over it! What's your daily wear?

A steel 14060M.

Seriously, I wear these as circumstances/mood dictate and I have no worries about wearing them to work.

Cc1966 · 2 December 2013, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

DJ TT 2002 · 2 December 2013, 02:59 AM

Great post. Really like the side by side for the YMII and the GMTII. There is a noticeable difference in the gold tones. Your collection is simply spectacular. Enjoy

bde · 2 December 2013, 03:01 AM

Beautiful part of your collection Mike! Thanks for sharing.

swils8610 · 2 December 2013, 03:04 AM

That's is an amazing collection! Do you have any SS Rolexes?

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kilyung · 2 December 2013, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

That's is an amazing collection! Do you have any SS Rolexes?

I do indeed but they mostly sit forlornly at the bank as I much prefer wearing these nowadays. Yes I really should follow my own advice about selling off unworn pieces but I'm probably bequeathing them to my kids (despite their lobbying for the gold pieces).

FeelingTheBlues · 2 December 2013, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I do indeed but they mostly sit forlornly at the bank as I much prefer wearing these nowadays. Yes I really should follow my own advice about selling off unworn pieces but I'm probably bequeathing them to my kids (despite their lobbying for the gold pieces).

Selling unworn watches, easier said than done...

Cru Jones · 2 December 2013, 04:29 AM

I love the enthusiasm and passion, Mike. Totally without complex and just having fun. Thanks for sharing.

FremStar · 2 December 2013, 05:34 AM

ABSOLUTELY INSANE!!!

it!!!!

codecow · 2 December 2013, 05:36 AM

While checking replies I noticed, no Sky Dweller?

kilyung · 2 December 2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by codecow

While checking replies I noticed, no Sky Dweller?

My favorite is the RG model but I'm waiting/hoping it comes out on bracelet.

PanosI · 2 December 2013, 05:56 AM

Battle of the Giants !!!
Enjoy 'em Mike in the best of health

DCgator · 2 December 2013, 06:21 AM

What a fantastic collection (part of). They all have the wow factor; my favorite is the GMT-C.

codecow · 2 December 2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

My favorite is the RG model but I'm waiting/hoping it comes out on bracelet.

Yes indeed, I tried it on and I'd also prefer it on bracelet.

Vipes · 2 December 2013, 11:11 AM

Wow! stunning collection. Any wrist shots of that beast? Thanks

DreambreaX · 2 December 2013, 12:54 PM

the YM2 YG is the best

kilyung · 2 December 2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vipes

Wow! stunning collection. Any wrist shots of that beast? Thanks

Which one?

jimmypark54 · 2 December 2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Which one?

all of your watches!!! :D:thumbup:

vitalsignsrn · 2 December 2013, 01:38 PM

Mike, stunning collection. :-)

luvsub · 5 December 2013, 04:05 PM

Lovely YG watches! Cannot stop looking at them.

1 December 2013, 11:14 PM	#93
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Knew that ban was coming after the last 12 months or so Good thread mike !! I don't think I can pull off all YG gold, but you make it look like a piece of cake __________________ ♛

2 December 2013, 05:34 AM	#109
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	ABSOLUTELY INSANE!!! it!!!! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

1 December 2013, 11:08 PM	#92
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,384	Cool info Mike! And nice job mods!

1 December 2013, 11:33 PM	#94
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	Awesome collection Mike. Thanks for sharing the weight pictures with us. That platinum Daytona will fit right in ;-).

2 December 2013, 01:56 AM	#100
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,456	Stunning collection, thanks for making us all drool over it! What's your daily wear?

2 December 2013, 02:59 AM	#103
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,065	Great post. Really like the side by side for the YMII and the GMTII. There is a noticeable difference in the gold tones. Your collection is simply spectacular. Enjoy

2 December 2013, 03:01 AM	#104
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Beautiful part of your collection Mike! Thanks for sharing.

2 December 2013, 03:04 AM	#105
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,998	That's is an amazing collection! Do you have any SS Rolexes? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 December 2013, 04:29 AM	#108
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,574	I love the enthusiasm and passion, Mike. Totally without complex and just having fun. Thanks for sharing.

2 December 2013, 05:36 AM	#110
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,852	While checking replies I noticed, no Sky Dweller?

2 December 2013, 05:56 AM	#112
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Battle of the Giants !!! Enjoy 'em Mike in the best of health

2 December 2013, 06:21 AM	#113
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	What a fantastic collection (part of). They all have the wow factor; my favorite is the GMT-C.

2 December 2013, 11:11 AM	#115
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,852	Wow! stunning collection. Any wrist shots of that beast? Thanks

2 December 2013, 12:54 PM	#116
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	the YM2 YG is the best

2 December 2013, 01:38 PM	#119
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Mike, stunning collection. :-)

5 December 2013, 04:05 PM	#120
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Lovely YG watches! Cannot stop looking at them.

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