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If there was a watch I had to bring with me during this small but intense trip in the US, this is, of course, the Tornek Rayville, as it was born there, after all. You all know the story of this watch, which was, in the very early Sixites, in competition ...  

..of looking at that one! Nice back drops. Looks like you had some fantastic weather - the water around the boat looks very inviting!! Looking forward to the studio shots, with the watch/compass combinations! cheers Tony

It is just that I'm getting tired of all these pics to take... I need some photographic rest. Best, Nicolas.

and, as always, wonderful shots Au Naturale. So now all you need to complete this picture theme is a few like this....  

I am on the hunt for a Dephtmeter, a knife and a torch... Best, Nicolas.

Back to the roots ... well, almost ! I see you had a great trip Nicolas, i' feel a bit sorrow (for myself) i wasn't able to be there ... reading all these wonderfull posts. I also heard you met my "daddy" .. BigDaddy that is .... . Didn't you already have... 

But I would rather use it for a non US Milpsec, for my early FF, for example. I have to find a smaller one for my TR 900 and my Early Military Milspec, though, whose size is the same than the small compass. Yes, I met the Big Daddy in Vegas. A very cool g... 

Damn – I will have to stop reading your post! Stunning watch, my tempting friend! Best Blomman

Nice photos Nicolas. What state were you in? Brian

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great pics J

And an important watch, too. Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-06-09 23:15:08

Great to see that watch out in the wild. Well captured too, I might add.

But in Paris, the light is not always that good. Thanks, Davo. Best, Nicolas.

A stunning piece. Never tired of it Nicolas. Best, Goh

It certainly belongs to the " Keepers " category. Best, my friend. Nicolas.

Hi, Nico: - somewhat belated this response, also 'triggered' after many nice shots, I had been privileged to take of Military and related wonders .. So, then - another dark and absolutely fascinating spell, I submerged into those hilarious posts of yours ... 

This TR 900 is considered by many as a Grail Watch. And it is much rarer than, we can think, as it is true that around 1100 were produced, but how many are still alive? 100, 150? More important than its rarity, it is a strong, beautiful and captivating wa... 

At least had the immense pleasure to see in REAL several (!) of these marvels recently, AND FF MilSpecs, PLUS some stories about foreign countries where they were serving.. Well, again for me, I humbly realize: - Start LOW, go Slow .. Welcome back, sweet ...