The Grail and Exit Watch Part II

*Prelude

No, you didn't really miss Part I. The first part was acquiring the GS Shunbun unexpectedly and it generally being the exit watch of my watch collecting.

That still holds true. But, I did also mention that I had a grail watch which for all intents and purposes, I really didn't expect to get anytime in the foreseeable future, was exempted from the exit strategy. If it would ever arrive, there would be room for it.

*The Call

I have caller ID and that didn't lessen the skips my heart took when my SAs number flashed on the screen. In my mind, it's an OP (maybe?). I happily greeted her and exchanged sincere pleasantries.

Then she went ahead and said: We have your grail, and you can come try it and pick it up anytime you are free.

I almost fell off my seat. Recovering fast, I thanked her profusely, mumbled a date and time and the call ended.

I was speechless 🙊

*The Visit

Nervous anticipation and anxieties of will it look good on me? Is it too much?

But as soon as I got it on my wrist, I didn't want to take it off 😅

The GMT was good practice, made me feel more comfortable in wearing this now.

My SA made sure I had my favoured drink and that the hubby had his too.

She adjusted the bracelet, fitted perfectly after the first re-sizing.

*The Grail

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Sooooooo here we go! The grail of all my grails, finally here. Never thought I'd get the chance to own one.🙌🥰🥂🎊 Not going to bore you with the specifications, just that I'm over the moon!!!🤩

With this I'm bowing out of the hunt and enjoying from here on out😁

Happy weekend everyone!!!

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Yay! Huge congratulations. Enjoy your grail of grails. 🥰🥰

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@Ichibunz its exit watch season! Whooooo congrats Alex! You can now perfectly time how long it takes to get the coordinating purse. 😁

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Sophies.watch.world

Yay! Huge congratulations. Enjoy your grail of grails. 🥰🥰

Thank you Sophie! 😍

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Lauren

@Ichibunz its exit watch season! Whooooo congrats Alex! You can now perfectly time how long it takes to get the coordinating purse. 😁

Hahaha you know it Lauren! 😆

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A hell of a grail!! 😍😍 congrats! Don’t know why but in my mind it is a perfect duo along with the GS! Same serious pieces but opposite attitude! 🙏

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Congrats Alex!! I guess we’re somewhat twins lol… not exactly my grail but I guess I was chasing one unconsciously and when my AD presented it to me and wore it … then everything made sense… I know it’s a bit cliche’ but I totally get it now….I’ll

Also Lauren @Lauren (also Whatha heck you change your name!! Hahha couldn’t tag you but I like this new name better 😂) and I were making chismis about you 😁

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chiaraga

A hell of a grail!! 😍😍 congrats! Don’t know why but in my mind it is a perfect duo along with the GS! Same serious pieces but opposite attitude! 🙏

Thanks Chiara! You said it well! It does feel like the perfect pairing 😍

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Ichibunz

Congrats Alex!! I guess we’re somewhat twins lol… not exactly my grail but I guess I was chasing one unconsciously and when my AD presented it to me and wore it … then everything made sense… I know it’s a bit cliche’ but I totally get it now….I’ll

Also Lauren @Lauren (also Whatha heck you change your name!! Hahha couldn’t tag you but I like this new name better 😂) and I were making chismis about you 😁

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Yesssss I changed it because I didn’t want anyone getting confused if I was a dude or not anymore lol. Chismis yes about how cool you are @gmtminx! 😄

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Ichibunz

Congrats Alex!! I guess we’re somewhat twins lol… not exactly my grail but I guess I was chasing one unconsciously and when my AD presented it to me and wore it … then everything made sense… I know it’s a bit cliche’ but I totally get it now….I’ll

Also Lauren @Lauren (also Whatha heck you change your name!! Hahha couldn’t tag you but I like this new name better 😂) and I were making chismis about you 😁

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Ok first, congratulations 🎊 and yay! You know how it feels now! 😄😄😄looks great on you BTW!🙌🥂

Yes @Lauren I was also a bit lost but love the name change!

And thirdly, you both better tell me the chismis!😅

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Congrats on your new watch it looks amazing

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Lauren

Yesssss I changed it because I didn’t want anyone getting confused if I was a dude or not anymore lol. Chismis yes about how cool you are @gmtminx! 😄

Your still a “Dude” in my book 😊

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Lauren

Yesssss I changed it because I didn’t want anyone getting confused if I was a dude or not anymore lol. Chismis yes about how cool you are @gmtminx! 😄

Aww thanks guys 😄🫶

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Oldmanwatches

Congrats on your new watch it looks amazing

Thank you!

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Congrats 🎉👏🏻

Got my Grail 3 years ago... Slowed me down, but didn't stop the itch 🤣🤣

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Congratulations! I want more shots of it!

Are we keeping the GMT too?

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I woke up to see this…

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SpecKTator

I woke up to see this…

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Kevin!! Was waiting for you! 😄

Didn't want to put you through another what's in the Box 😂😂😂

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gmtminx

Kevin!! Was waiting for you! 😄

Didn't want to put you through another what's in the Box 😂😂😂

Now I know and all suspense is gone. 🤣

Congrats on a beautiful watch. Hope it’s really not the exit though.

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SpecKTator

Now I know and all suspense is gone. 🤣

Congrats on a beautiful watch. Hope it’s really not the exit though.

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Have to be as good as possible...I'll still be cheering you all on the sidelines and enjoying all your NWAs😄

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gmtminx

Have to be as good as possible...I'll still be cheering you all on the sidelines and enjoying all your NWAs😄

We should all take bets to see how long it lasts until you get the next grail. I’m thinking about 30 days before the next call from the SA.

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SpecKTator

We should all take bets to see how long it lasts until you get the next grail. I’m thinking about 30 days before the next call from the SA.

I'd bet 2 years hahaha..minimum

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gmtminx

I'd bet 2 years hahaha..minimum

Your bet doesn’t count…the temptation is real

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Huge Congratulations!!! 🔥

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Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻congratulations Alex 🎉

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BigT71

Huge Congratulations!!! 🔥

Thank you!

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NiroZed

Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻congratulations Alex 🎉

Thanks 😁

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Congrats! When I saw your post, I definitely silently predicted 2T Daytona as your grail and exit! A few summers ago, feeling some ennui in my own watch hobby or just the mind numbing effects of a global pandemic, reached out to a young trusted grey market seller for a white dial ceramic Daytona, I knew that he was connected socially to the owner of a well known Rolex ad here in Toronto. You can probably guess the street price at the time, it was surprisingly not ridiculous. I didn’t love it on my wrist, oddly have always felt the watch, the size, look worked better on a lady’s wrist. Members predict that you will return to the hobby, I am not as confident, you seem to be a deeply passionate, determined person not given to arriving at conclusions without considerable contemplations. Best of luck in your future carefree affectations, whatever they will be! ❤️

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TOwguy

Congrats! When I saw your post, I definitely silently predicted 2T Daytona as your grail and exit! A few summers ago, feeling some ennui in my own watch hobby or just the mind numbing effects of a global pandemic, reached out to a young trusted grey market seller for a white dial ceramic Daytona, I knew that he was connected socially to the owner of a well known Rolex ad here in Toronto. You can probably guess the street price at the time, it was surprisingly not ridiculous. I didn’t love it on my wrist, oddly have always felt the watch, the size, look worked better on a lady’s wrist. Members predict that you will return to the hobby, I am not as confident, you seem to be a deeply passionate, determined person not given to arriving at conclusions without considerable contemplations. Best of luck in your future carefree affectations, whatever they will be! ❤️

Hi Jerry, thank you!

I can be a bit predictable.😄 Since having the GMT, two tone has grown on me. I know ot can be flashy, but with a bit of my "boyish" style, I am hoping I don't come off as flashy.

I also tried on the whole dial ceramic one, but after o tried to the two tone, it felt like a no-brainer.

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I am very flattered and touched by your comment as well, I know this is a hobby that can pull you back in any minute. I said when I get my grail, that was it. I'm kinda principle driven, so by principle I want to stick to what I said. I've been in the hobby long enough, hunting and researching and doing it all over again that I am ready to settle down from it. Thank you for seeing that and the kind words.

I'm still gonna be on WC, and looking forward to your posts and everyone else's too.

Have a lovely Sunday🥂

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So pretty! Congrats in getting your grail watch 🥰

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gmtminx

Hi Jerry, thank you!

I can be a bit predictable.😄 Since having the GMT, two tone has grown on me. I know ot can be flashy, but with a bit of my "boyish" style, I am hoping I don't come off as flashy.

I also tried on the whole dial ceramic one, but after o tried to the two tone, it felt like a no-brainer.

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I am very flattered and touched by your comment as well, I know this is a hobby that can pull you back in any minute. I said when I get my grail, that was it. I'm kinda principle driven, so by principle I want to stick to what I said. I've been in the hobby long enough, hunting and researching and doing it all over again that I am ready to settle down from it. Thank you for seeing that and the kind words.

I'm still gonna be on WC, and looking forward to your posts and everyone else's too.

Have a lovely Sunday🥂

❤️