View Full Version : I Really Hate When This Happens...
Truck Guy
March 24th, 2007, 22:29
So I called one of our favorite AD's to see if per chance he may still have a 35th Anniversary Speedy,
thinking "there's no way he'll still have a new one in stock" :think:
Well he did! :-! Great news!
Then he mentioned that he may still have a Gemini laying around too.
....and I took the bait hook, line and sinker o|
Meet the two newest additions to the family :gold
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/TruckGuy74/Web%20Pics/Watches/DSC_00040001_1.jpg
georges zaslavsky
March 24th, 2007, 22:39
enjoy your speedy. :)
mamas
March 24th, 2007, 22:44
congratulations!!! you dont do things by halves, do you? :-d:-d:-d
Zidane
March 24th, 2007, 22:47
You lucky son-of-a-gun!!!
Im not sure which one I like better but I know they're both amazing! Congrats!!!
jmsrolls
March 24th, 2007, 23:03
That's a great pair of Speedies for sure! :-!
Congratulations to your AD (and you too)!
Fr. John+
eijiboy
March 24th, 2007, 23:12
which one is gemini and which is the 35th anniv?
Truck Guy
March 24th, 2007, 23:21
which one is gemini and which is the 35th anniv?:oops: Sorry for being so vague.
The blue faced Speedmaster is the Gemini 4, 40th Anniversay of the first space walk
and the white faced model commemorates the 35th anniversay of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
Top
March 25th, 2007, 01:14
Congrats. I especially love that white dial.
Any chance of buyers remorse? I mean, you called in the hopes of the AD having one, then you end up with two? I'm impressed.
rbt
March 25th, 2007, 01:22
My hero!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good on ya.
Zennmaster
March 25th, 2007, 01:32
I've asked that same question at an awful lot of ADs, and the best answer I ever got was "no" (the others involved some laughing!).
Congratulations!
I've been lusting after that watch for a while now, as it has my birthday printed on the dial!
-Michael
Jon
March 25th, 2007, 01:55
That is a great way to go:-!
Enjoy them both
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/jon2050lang/BUZZ/buzz1.jpg
Jon
oikos888
March 25th, 2007, 03:32
This calls for double congratulations, it's like having twins! :-d :-d Wear them in good health:-! :-!
oldman2005
March 25th, 2007, 03:49
Congrat! lucky guy! I remembered back then I had to choose one and after an hour or so of comparing and trying, I bought the Gemini...They were both disounted heavily back then...Now I want a 35th to go with the 40th..and found one but at an AD for $2900, I had to say noo|
eptaz
March 25th, 2007, 03:58
Yow, well done, Russ! Why bother with the whole debate of "which one to choose?" :-d
You got yourself a very nice couple, and a friend for life in your AD. Just a guess, white on the left wrist, blue on the right?
Wear them well!
eric
Sushirob
March 25th, 2007, 04:13
Congrats! Some people can do no wrong. :-!
mjb
March 25th, 2007, 04:52
The two Speedies look fantastic. Those are hard to find models, and you got both in one day.
Congratulations!
Truck Guy
March 25th, 2007, 07:31
I've asked that same question at an awful lot of ADs, and the best answer I ever got was "no" (the others involved some laughing!).Michael, That's what I thought was going to happen, including the laughter!
Russ
Truck Guy
March 25th, 2007, 07:35
Hey John,
I'm glad Colonel Aldrin approves :gold
That is a great way to go:-!
Enjoy them both
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v690/jon2050lang/BUZZ/buzz1.jpg
Jon
Truck Guy
March 25th, 2007, 07:39
Yow, well done, Russ! Why bother with the whole debate of "which one to choose?" :-d
You got yourself a very nice couple, and a friend for life in your AD. Just a guess, white on the left wrist, blue on the right?
Wear them well!
ericEric,
I owe the AD big time. He has my business for life at this point b-)
I may need to buy him a steak dinner when I'm in his city :-!
Russ
MarkEg
March 25th, 2007, 10:15
....and I took the bait hook, line and sinker o|
I think you took the rod and tackle box too.:-)
Congratulations a great choice, enjoy them
Mark…
Alan M
March 25th, 2007, 11:30
Russ,
Didnt Buzz wear one on each arm?
;_)
Best
Al
Ferrari 312T
March 27th, 2007, 19:33
Congrats
The 35th anniversary is the premier non-moonwatch speedy for me.
thestumper
March 27th, 2007, 21:57
Well it better not be the favorite AD here that I work with, because I was IN his shop last week and he swore he didn't have one. He'll LOOSE my business for life if thats the case. :-x
Seriously, enjoy it! :-! And if you find he happens to uncover any more, PLEASE let me know ASAP. I actually NEED this watch - I have triplet boys and I've got a Moon and Gemini; the 35th would be the perfect third piece. I was hoping that the 50th anniversary models would be something special, but was disappointed. With prices increasing the way they are, one of the kids may have to settle for a Navitimer :-d
Truck Guy
March 28th, 2007, 06:25
Well it better not be the favorite AD here that I work with, because I was IN his shop last week and he swore he didn't have one. He'll LOOSE my business for life if thats the case. :-x :oops: Well, I did buy his last one (or two as it ends up) But it was over a month ago actually.
I just finally got around to taking a few pictures for my insurance company when I posted it here.
If I see any others available, I'll send you a PM :-)