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Author:  drax [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Five days and counting...
This message is mostly for you, Driver, but everybody is welcome
to read it. :) Next Tuesday or Wednesday I shall receive my "grail"
watch (one of several I'm lusting for, to be honest) in the mail.
It's a "preloved" IWC Ingenieur Automatic, still under warranty,
in absolutely mint condition. There's only one snag, I'm afraid:
The bracelet may be a little tight -- even with the extra link that's
part of the deal. :(

So, I either order another link from a dealer -- or shed the 20 or 30 pounds
necessary for my wrist to shrink 3/4 of an inch. :oops: :x What to do...
I'm going to take the high road, I think; that weight needs to come off anyway.
At least I'll have the watch here on my desk as inspiration. :wink: I hope to have
a few pictures of it -- and the rest of my motley little group -- soon. Counting the days...

Steve
Author:  Roffensian [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:44 pm ]
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Congrats Steve - tough few days to wait though. The Ingenieur is a nice looking piece - there really is a spate of IWCs arriving to members here at the moment.

As someone who has just gone through a 30lb drop - good luck. I actually found it easier than I thought it would be - but losing the last 10lbs is proving tougher!
Author:  Otto [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:45 pm ]
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That's great news Steve! I know you've been waiting to get your hands on an IWC for a long time, and the Inge is a stunning watch. Having it sitting there on your desk will provide quite a bit of inspiration, I would have thought. :)

All the best, and I look forward to seeing the pics.
Author:  Tim S [ Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:22 pm ]
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Congratulations on the near-receipt of one of your "Grail" watches Steve. The Inge is beautiful!

Hope you get to wear it soon, will also look forward to the pics :D
Author:  Spartan [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Five days and counting...
I don't mind caring for your watch until you lose the weight....
I promise I will be gentle :wink: :mrgreen:
Author:  In2Deep [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:12 am ]
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Just hunt for the link ;)
Author:  drax [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:08 am ]
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Thank you, gentlemen, one and all, for your support. :) I have been on
the great diet for one day now (1,200-1,400 cal.) and, sadly, my wrist still
looks the same. :? :? But I shall persevere -- this isn't the first time I've
had to loose a good-size chunk of weight and it probably won't be the last. :(
Anyway, I'll keep you guys posted as the pounds drop off (I hope). :)

Steve
Author:  drax [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:18 am ]
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Thanks, Spartan, for your kind offer. However, it really isn't necessary.
You see, I have a very large, aggressive cat (Truman, who once, my hand to
God, beat up a greyhound) who is looking after my watches for me. :) But again,
thank you for your heartfelt offer. :wink:

Steve
Author:  Driver8 [ Fri Mar 20, 2009 10:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Five days and counting...
Hey Steve, that's fantastic news about your IWC!! :thumbsup: I'm almost as happy for you as I was for my own! (Well, almost! :wink: :lol: )

That's a tricky one on the "buy an extra link or shed some weight" conundrum. It could be a good excuse for you to shed a bit of weight if you feel you need to........ but it also means you can't wear the Inge in the meantime! Hmmmmm, that would seal it for me - buy a link and worry about the weight later! :wink: And look at it this way - you can always take the link out at a later stage, so you'll still have that as the ultimate goal.

Anyway, congratulations again my man! I'm seriously happy for you. You deserve it! :thumbsup:
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