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Ricky Lee
July 23, 2010 05:14PM
Registered: April 2005
Posts: 8,538 (2010-08)

As I hinted in the last post, I'm a RMW virgin no more. Wink Sure, I took some photos for y'all. Couldn't leave ye hangin' like that, dear Constant Reader.

Here we are!


Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


Got it? No?! I am confused OK, the next photo will surely give it away.. Laughing

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


Yup! A Mido Watch Company!

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


Specifically a Multifort Automatic. WooHOO! It's a happy day, a new watch arrived This is still in the Flagship shop, ready for the donor NATO.

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


This dial is something of a chameleon, and can look totally different under various lighting conditions. Just one reason I love it! WIS Honeymoon This group of 3 will give you some idea...

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


The movement is a modestly decorated and Mido-branded eta aka Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph.

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


With me trusty Ducks Unlimited hat..

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


The watch is SS, 44mm, screwdown crown & 100M WR, sapphire front & mineral back.

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


She wears..

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph

Mido Multifort Automatic Chronograph


..Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr8! y'all! WIS Honeymoon

So if you're ever in the Grand Caymans, stop at The Flapship Store and see me old pal Jonahtan Wendell! He'll do ye right. Here's Jonathan's own personal watch:


Tag-Heuer Cayman Islands LE


Sure he was happy to have it photographed for y'all, and has promised to visit the PMWF.

Tag-Heuer Cayman Islands LE


The Grand Cayman Ltd Edition is, apparently, very limited

So there ye be, me first bona-fide RMW, and first Mido. Smile Shoot, first auto chrono, comes to it. Thanks fer lookin'!

Cheers!

-Ricky


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Trip Peport of a 5-Day Watch Shopping Orgy - Pt2 Is Happy Day!  Post contains photos (Views: 229)
Ricky Lee -- July 23, 2010 05:14PM
Thumbs Up! Ricky, and as noted in another response, it does suit you to a "T" Smiling (n/t) (Views: 20)
Chance -- July 24, 2010 07:40AM
Thanks Bro. Colby! Blushing I got to admit.. (Views: 21)
Ricky Lee - July 28, 2010 11:46PM
..that, in a very real way, I do feel like this watch is 'Me'. Smile

Cheers!

-Ricky


Congratulations Ricky on a very fine and classic Mido Thumbs Up! Well done Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 21)
Reto -- July 24, 2010 06:16AM
Thanks Boss! Blushing "Fine and classic" means a lot.. (Views: 5)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:42PM
..coming from you. Wink

The 'classic' part is summed up best by Bro. Meinhardt, I think. The fact that this watch works so well on a NATO says a lot, IMNSHO, and is one reason I had to make it mine.

Cheers!

-Ricky


Congrats Ricky! Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 15)
Brizza -- July 24, 2010 04:56AM
Thank you! (Views: 17)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:37PM (Views: )
I really need some photos of this one in a soft English rain, though, don't you think? Smile

Cheers!

-Ricky


Wohoo! If yer gonna go uppity on us, that's a great way to go! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off! Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 18)
JohnnyT -- July 23, 2010 11:28PM
Uppity? I am confused Moi? Eek! Scary! (Views: 15)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:34PM
Never happen. Crazy! Loco!

But henceforth, please address me as Most Exalted Wearer Of The Rich Man's Watch Mido Watch Company... Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Cheers!

-Ricky


Perfect choice, O Scottish one Thumbs Up!Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 17)
itschris -- July 23, 2010 09:51PM
I think so too! Thumbs Up! (Views: 14)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:30PM
Mind you, I fought a terrible battle wi' me Inner Scotsman before he would let go o' the wallet. Laughing

But, in the end, I convinced him that RMW or no, this watch offers excellent value for the money. And I still think so! Thumbs up!

Cheers!

-Ricky


Thumbs Up! Gotta luv the 7750. WTG! Smiling (n/t) (Views: 21)
Allan Zirlin -- July 23, 2010 09:39PM
Yup! FINALLY I understand the '7750 wobble'. Smiling (Views: 16)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:26PM
Thank you! Bro. Allan!

Cheers!

-Ricky

Jeebus, Ricky, that's a huge score!! Thumbs Up! Eek! Scary! Drooling Have fun! (n/t) (Views: 16)
Nuvolari -- July 23, 2010 09:11PM
Huge? I am confused Nah, only a smidgen over 44mm. Crazy! Loco! (Views: 15)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:24PM
Laughing
Huge Congratulations Ricky Lee!!!! Have a marvelous Trip (n/t) (Views: 17)
Riddim Driven -- July 23, 2010 08:26PM
Thank you! Bro. Adam! (Views: 18)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:21PM
Re: Travel Report of a 5-Day Watch Shopping Orgy - Pt2 IHD!(Views: 20)
BobbyMike -- July 23, 2010 07:23PM
Nice Ricky! I'm glad "my people" treated you right (my dad's family is from the Cayman Islands - specifically he was the first born here in the States).
Re: I'm glad "my people" treated you right (my dad's family is from the Cayman Islands.. (Views: 19)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:18PM
CooL! Cool

Grand Cayman was great, though so was Jamaica. I'm torn between which was my favorite, but either easily trumps Cozumel. IMHO.

Cheers!

-Ricky


Very good Ricky. I'm happy for you. Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 17)
Larry -- July 23, 2010 06:24PM
Much appreciated Bro. Larry! I got to admit.. (Views: 24)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:12PM
..I'm still pretty happy for meself. Smile

Cheers!

-Ricky


Very nice, RL! Congrats on a great watch! Clapping! (n/t) (Views: 19)
MCV -- July 23, 2010 06:12PM
Thank you! Bro. Marc! (Views: 22)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:10PM
Scary thing is, there's only one way to go, now...

JLC Master Compressor Navy Seals LE

Eek!

Laughing

-Ricky


As y'all say in Mississippi... (Views: 20)
Les -- July 23, 2010 06:09PM
... you done good. Real good. Excellent choice! --Les
Re: Excellent choice! (Views: 13)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 11:02PM
Thanks Bro. Les!

All else being equal, I tend to root for the Underdog. So, while I would have happily brought home a more mainstream brand like Breitling, Longines, Omega, Tag, etc. had the spirit moved me, I'm perfectly OK with the fact that the spirit moved me towards a more under-the-radar brand like Mido Watch Company. Laughing

Cheers!

-Ricky


Great looking Mido, nice pinstripe like dial finish, congratulations and enjoy. (n/t) (Views: 17)
Paul J Costa -- July 23, 2010 06:08PM
Thanks mate! The dial IS what won me over, I reckon. Smiling (n/t) (Views: 19)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:58PM
Congratulations Ricky. What a sweet chrono you scored!!! Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 15)
Mark C. -- July 23, 2010 06:03PM
Thank you! Bro. Mark! Blushing (n/t) (Views: 21)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:57PM
Nice watch Ricky Lee! I have a citizen with a similiar dial, but I like that one better! (Views: 21)
dano0 -- July 23, 2010 06:03PM
Oh and that friend of yours auquaracer....just became my instant grail.....I must own one!!!!
All I can say is.. (Views: 22)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:56PM
Worthless w/o photos!

Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Seriously, I'd love to see a photo of that Citizen! Smile

Thank you! and Cheers!

-Ricky


Congrats! (Views: 22)
Harold Clitheroe -- July 23, 2010 05:57PM
And good on yer Mate! for getting Miss Pam that rock, and you that watch. Hope you both enjoy them for a long time to come, and in good health too!
Re: And good on yer Mate! for getting Miss Pam that rock (Views: 12)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:53PM
It's been a while coming, and she's sure earned it. Thumbs up!
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Harold Clitheroe
Hope you both enjoy them for a long time to come, and in good health too!
Thank you! Bro. Harold!

Cheers!

-Ricky


That is gorgeous my friend. And what a testament to NATO straps, that you can put one on a RMW like that >>> (Views: 17)
DJM -- July 23, 2010 05:47PM
and it doesn't only NOT look out of place, but IMHO it looks fantastic!

This whole thing leaves me with mixed feelings, though, you entering the RMW realm. It's like when a really good student graduates. I'm happy for their success, but I hate to see them go. I am crying

In all seriousness, congrats on a beautiful acquisition buddy!
Re: ..and it doesn't only NOT look out of place, but IMHO it looks fantastic! (Views: 18)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:51PM
I know! Dude said so himself, after I had the NATO rigged. Smile

Remember, he'd never seen a NATO.. or so he said. He might've been stroking me, but I don't think so. Ennyway, I'd explained all about NATOs, and once I had it on me wrist, I held it up for his inspection and said "See? Ready for combat!". Genuinely not one to lose his enthusiasm after the Platinum Card has been swiped he exclaimed "It really is!". Smile Even asked to try it on. Laughing I was happy to oblige, as it gave me a chance to shoot photos of his Grand Cayman LE Tag Heuer Watch Company. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Mind you, the watch deserves a bit of credit, too. Smile Not every RMW would look as natural on a NATO as this'n does. Wink

Quote
DJM
This whole thing leaves me with mixed feelings, though, you entering the RMW realm. It's like when a really good student graduates. I'm happy for their success, but I hate to see them go. I am crying
Heh. Yeah, I know. Surely if we'd ever held an election for Least Likely To Ever Own A RMW, I'd have been a contender, if not a shoo-in.

But, hey, you follow your heart. And my heart told me that I had to have that Mido Watch Company. Laughing

Cheers!

-Ricky


that boy must do a good bit of business > (Views: 18)
greg honeycutt -- July 23, 2010 05:45PM
cause he pegged you with that watch. That is a perfect fit and look for your tastes. Thumbs up! Very nice...though, all those speedy pics have me wanting another Speedmaster. thanks Ricky............................................................................... Laughing
Re: ..cause he pegged you with that watch. (Views: 11)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:35PM
He did, and I got the distinct impression that he does. Best durned Watch Peddler I've ever crossed paths with, and that's a natural fact.

Mind you, I believe I could give him a run for his money. Mayhap I've found the Retirement Career meant for me... Wink

Cheers!

-Ricky


Pardon me, but would you have any Grey Poupon? Laughing (n/t) (Views: 17)
Chris L -- July 23, 2010 05:44PM
But of course! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off! (n/t) (Views: 15)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:27PM
Good work Ricky Drooling (Views: 21)
gfbiii51 -- July 23, 2010 05:36PM
Will they let you back in Mississippi with that there fancy watch??????
Re: Will they let you back in Mississippi with that there fancy watch?????? (Views: 8)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:26PM

I was a bit worried about that meself! Eek!

But, luckily, we don't yet have Customs Stations at the Mississippi border, and Ft. Lauderdale was no problem. They just wanted to be sure I wasn't carryin' 1/4 pound of Jamaican ganja up me bum. Laughing

Cheers!

-Ricky


Big congrats, RL! Thumbs Up! Hope you are enjoying your Vaca. (n/t) (Views: 20)
Dave Murphy -- July 23, 2010 05:34PM
Thanks Doc! "Enjoying" barely does it justice. Wink, wink (n/t) (Views: 14)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:21PM
Very nice!! Thumbs Up! (n/t) (Views: 18)
VoodooDance -- July 23, 2010 05:20PM
Thank you! mate. 'tis a Dirty Job, but someone's gotta do it. Laughing (n/t) (Views: 15)
Ricky Lee -- July 28, 2010 10:19PM


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