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Unexpected catch

As I head to my local boutique to check out the latest Ocean Commitment III, I was very surprised to see the Milspec there. It was a split second decision and the rest was history. I am very happy.

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Congratulations and welcome here! [nt]

By: amanico : June 9th, 2018-04:55

Thanks. I have been following watchprosite for a while now. Great people, great photos. I figured this is a good place to share my joy. [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 9th, 2018-06:18

And you did well! Please tell us more about you and your tastes, dreams, collection... Passion. [nt]

By: amanico : June 9th, 2018-06:26

Thanks for the welcome Nico (I am regular reader after all). =)

By: Roystock1 : June 9th, 2018-07:52

I am a thirty-something from Malaysia. My first purchases were the complicated pieces (ie. Zenith Striking 10th, JLC Perpetual Calendar) and then moved on to the Rolex submariner / GMT and Omega speedy. After a few years of chasing watches, visiting the s...

Nice diversity. There is one which eats my brain, a bit... The GMT MASTER Black Blue. [nt]

By: amanico : June 9th, 2018-08:14

You really need that GMT ;) [nt]

By: Cpt Scarlet : June 9th, 2018-08:29

Yes, I know, I know. I will have to solve that asap. [nt]

By: amanico : June 9th, 2018-09:02

Superb collection [nt]

By: descartes1 : June 9th, 2018-09:17

Welcome and congratulations for that beauty

By: Karlisnet : June 9th, 2018-16:53

A cousin says hi 😉! ...

Seems like the milspec here gets plenty of outdoor time. Nice pic [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 10th, 2018-03:28

Collection is spot on, covers all needs [nt]

By: ndu : July 2nd, 2018-13:33

Congratulations and lucky you !

By: Horology75 : June 9th, 2018-05:17

I would have bought one too if it was no date

I wasn't a big fan of date, but I have soften my stance in recent years. It is pratical after all. And not too intrusive in some cases [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 9th, 2018-06:20

Yup [nt]

By: Horology75 : June 9th, 2018-07:06

Cheers =) [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 9th, 2018-07:15

Well done!

By: M4 : June 9th, 2018-07:14

That one has definitely grown on me. Congratulations. M4

Thanks [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 9th, 2018-07:23

Great watch, Perfect size, date or no date. Congratulations

By: Maltie : June 9th, 2018-07:15

Mine says hello ...

Looks good. I will also bring mine to get some sunshine and beaches tomorrow. [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 9th, 2018-07:23

We are looking for some live shots, then! [nt]

By: amanico : June 9th, 2018-08:21

Too cold to dip into the water. I tried to get it as close as it gets

By: Roystock1 : June 13th, 2018-07:41

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Huge congrats and welcome to this exciting place!

By: shortys home : June 9th, 2018-07:27

The Tribute to MilSpec is an excellent piece with a long last strong character 👍🏻 Enjoy! Cheers Henrik

Thanks Henrik. Your excellent pictures was a strong motivator. Your pictures on the Fifty Fathoms (MilSpec and others) are truly beautiful [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 9th, 2018-07:58

Thank you very much! That puts a smile on my face 😀 [nt]

By: shortys home : June 9th, 2018-08:57

Congratulations and welcome to the community!

By: KamalRostov : June 9th, 2018-08:15

Great catch too 😃 Good to know another Malaysian Purists!

Hey. Good to know some fellow countryman [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 10th, 2018-03:29

Great to have you posting this …

By: Cpt Scarlet : June 9th, 2018-08:31

and I hope you enjoy your new watch. Thanks for sharing !

Thank you [nt]

By: Roystock1 : June 10th, 2018-03:29

Well done Roystock1! Welcome [nt]

By: 5980 : June 9th, 2018-11:33