14 Watches 32 Years. Collection complete

[toomuchtalk]

Was heading to Antarctica again, walked past the AD and this was in the window. Bought it there and then. Has gone on to become my favourite watch. Been serviced as got totally trashed over the years. But is the best.

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Been serviced as got totally trashed over the years. But is the best.

So much so that the top of the watch got all bent up!

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Was heading to Antarctica again, walked past the AD and this was in the window. Bought it there and then. Has gone on to become my favourite watch. Been serviced as got totally trashed over the years. But is the best.

Dang it. Can see pic


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[Brich436]

Oh man you got me. I'm like a bass with the lure sticking out of my lips!

[rmagoo57]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

So much so that the top of the watch got all bent up!

Looks like a reflection off the South Pole Marker!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Was heading to Antarctica again, walked past the AD and this was in the window. Bought it there and then. Has gone on to become my favourite watch. Been serviced as got totally trashed over the years. But is the best.

I remember this photo from the first thread; it still puzzles me. What was the reflection on? Pretty bright out for 3:00AM as well.

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

Looks like a reflection off the South Pole Marker!

[toomuchtalk]

Photo of the GMT master is into the pole marker

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

Looks like a reflection off the South Pole Marker!

[toomuchtalk]

Better shot of the GMT

[toomuchtalk]

And the coolest advert....

[subtona]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

And the coolest advert....

You in the middle

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by subtona

You in the middle

i wish

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by Jhertzy

Nice!!!!

[subtona]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

i wish

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Photo of the GMT master is into the pole marker

thank you for unbending my mind trying to figure out all those warped pics

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by subtona

thank you for unbending my mind trying to figure out all those warped pics

[sski]

hi Steve,
as a professional explorer- when it comes to picking an optimal watch dial, is the black dial more suitable over the white? (and for whom is the white dial more suitable for?)

i thought i read in your previous thread that the black dialed GMT and Explorer 2 are best suited for legibility; in that case then, who would the white dial appeal to?

I find it ironic that it is dubbed the Polar Explorer- if the black dialed watch is better suited for the job (by the real polar Explorers)

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by sski

hi Steve,
as a professional explorer- when it comes to picking an optimal watch dial, is the black dial more suitable over the white? (and for whom is the white dial more suitable for?)

i thought i read in your previous thread that the black dialed GMT and Explorer 2 are best suited for legibility; in that case then, who would the white dial appeal to?

I find it ironic that it is dubbed the Polar Explorer- if the black dialed watch is better suited for the job (by the real polar Explorers)

Hi.
Good question. I have used the black dial and white dial explorer twos' in the artic and Antarctic. in my experience the black dial is better. stand out more against the snow. Note Rolex does not refer to the white dial as polar, just the people that buy them. I have both, personal opinion. but black is better.

[toomuchtalk]

The sea dweller,
Always wanted one, Actually bough off a grey dealer first, took the usual hammering. Went off for service from the AD. Yet on its way back the van got hijacked. so the AD gave me a new one they had in stock.

[medcoastsol]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

The sea dweller,
Always wanted one, Actually bough off a grey dealer first, took the usual hammering. Went off for service from the AD. Yet on its way back the van got hijacked. so the AD gave me a new one they had in stock.

definitely a unique story to tell.. but sad that the original piece is gone

[toomuchtalk]

My dad loved watches, and over the years had many different ones. When i got back from the South Pole, for Christmas he gave me this. An IWC Pilots watch, limited edition Spitfire. Its a gorgeous understated piece.

[toomuchtalk]

Originally Posted by medcoastsol

definitely a unique story to tell.. but sad that the original piece is gone

yes, but the new one is better in some way

[1995akcoop]

So.


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[toomuchtalk]

Then my dad died. The only hero i have ever known. He died with an explorer on his wrist; which my mum took off and gave to me. I still miss his counsel even now. More so over the last 6 years, when i wish he had been here to to tell me what to do.

[toomuchtalk]

My dad on the hills....

[Lonehiker]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Then my dad died. The only hero i have ever known. He died with an explorer on his wrist; which my mum took off and gave to me. I still miss his counsel even now. More so over the last 6 years, when i wish he had been here to to tell me what to do.

You should have stopped there! The only watch one would ever really need. An Explorer. And your father’s watch.

[geimer]

Sorry for your Dad.

[Presa canary]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Then my dad died. The only hero i have ever known. He died with an explorer on his wrist; which my mum took off and gave to me. I still miss his counsel even now. More so over the last 6 years, when i wish he had been here to to tell me what to do.

Love the watch. He can still advise you, just listen closely

[Sglass]

Loving this thread. Thank you so much for sharing your story Steve.

[Tach24LMS]

Great story. Great memories. And the watch to always remember him.