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  1. Dec 5, 2015, 11:44 PM #1
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    "The Martian"

    Why do astronauts on Mars missions wear vintage Hamilton Khaki watches?
    La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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    Because the speedmaster was taken already for moon missions?
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    Because they're hot?!
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    Name: The-Martian-Matt-Damon-Hamilton-Watch-12.jpg Views: 124 Size: 37.9 KBso many watch quiz conundrum posts starting lately Name: website_header-1.jpg Views: 119 Size: 26.8 KB
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    How many US tax dollars have been spent bringing Matt Damon home?
    La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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    Probably best not to take a full gold Rolexwhen travelling to unknown neighbourhoods!
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    I wouldn't call that vintage. They still make it, don't they?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raza View Post
    I wouldn't call that vintage. They still make it, don't they?
    The film takes place in the near future, so it would be vintage by the time he wears it.
    Too many watches, not enough wrists.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raza View Post
    I wouldn't call that vintage. They still make it, don't they?
    It would be vintage in the time frame of the movie.
    La lutte elle-même vers les sommets suffit à remplir un cœur d'homme; il faut imaginer Sisyphe heureux.
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