The Fourth Annual Military Watch Resource Christmas Drawing
Welcome to the 4th annual MWR Christmas Drawing. For those of you who have never taken part in an MWR Christmas, here's how it works:
A portion of your entry fee will go towards paying for one grand prize watch. The remainder will go towards a charity to be announced. The winners are chosen at random after the entry cut-off date. This year's grand prize watch has not been announced, however, these are the past winners:
1st Annual Christmas Drawing: Rolex 5513 (Alan N.)
2nd Annual Christmas Drawing: IWC MK XI (Bob W.)
3rd Annual Christmas Drawing: JLC MK XI (Bryon Bass)
This year's Christmas Drawing will be hosted by Richard. drlevenson@att.net
Here is Richard's announcement:
Hello -
Due to the sheer numbers of inquiries of MWRines who can't wait until November 1 for entry details, the following information is provided for those who want to get an early jump on buying a "ticket."
First, raffle tickets cost $25.00 each. I have established a Paypal account which is different and apart from my personal one. The account name is mwr2003raffle@att.net and tickets may be purchased as of right now. I would prefer that Paypal is used, due to the ease of record-keeping, but if you prefer snailmail, I'll take your check. Mail checks, money orders, or US currency to me at the following address: Richard L. Levenson, Jr., 135 East 50th Street, Suite 110, New York, NY 10022.
I will acknowledge every single entry, either by Paypal or by US Mail.
How are the winners picked? Well, the number of winners depends first on the number of prizes. The exception is the Grand Prize drawing which will be first. Then, as Bob has done in the past, one winner will be picked and he(she) will have to choose from the list of prizes; the picks will continue until all prizes are gone. Names will be drawn literally from a hat without replacement. Therefore, if you win once that's it. You can enter more than once (for charitable causes) but I think you'd agree we'd like a lot of winners.
In the end, where does the money go? I believe it is right for the Forum Owner, Bob, to pick a worthy charity. In fact, since Bob has stated that we have a balance from last year's Raffle that was not donated, this year's additional funds should make a nice total donation for a good cause.
I cannot talk about either a grand prize or many other great prizes we will have as yet. However, I can tell you that some of the MWR "Greats" have generously agreed to supply us with wonderful donations and I'm sure MWRines will be pleased. I've also taken the liberty to write to a number of sellers who frequent the PX for sales to MWRines and asked them for donations. I think this is only fair, since many a sale has been made by them from MWRines.
Questions? My email is at the top. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need to know something. I am only too happy to respond.
Best,
Richard
Prize List 2003
GRAND PRIZE WATCH -
Alex StrukOmega 300
Case ref. 14755-1
cal. 552
Expertly detailed case. Original dial (the classic "Ranchero" pattern) and hands (arrow hours, dauphine minutes) in extremely fine condition. NOS signed crystal. Black restored to bezel using the "Zaf Method". Movement fully and expertly serviced. On a NOS signed 19mm Omega strap in matte black croco, with NOS signed ss buckle.
Consolation Prizes (in no particular order)
1) "A Collector's Guide to MoD (UK) Watch Standards 1966-2002." (Ned)
2/3) Two sets of MWR CD's. (Ian P.)
4/5) Two Invicta Watches from Howard Marx at Westcoastime.
Patrick Z /6) Benrus Civilian Version Mil-style Watch (Rod C.)
William Sohne7) A Custom Watch Job by Jack and Matt @ IWW -
Norman D.8) A Custom Watch or complete Seiko makeover of your choice by Bill Yao.
Scott Brannon9/10) Two Buck Lock Knives and a Gerber Multi-Lite all NIB from Simon Smith.
11) Marathon SAR from Nick at County Comm.
Karl Heinz-Fink12) An ECWS Gore-Tex Jacket from Nick at County Comm.
13) A set of straps for www's from Ilja.
14/15/16) Three copies of his book, "The Rolex Report," from John E. Brozek, author of this great book.
17/18) Two Marathon 46374E Field Watches from Anders.
19) EK Commando Knife from Suwei.
20) A complete set of diver bands from Randy N.
21/22) Two Gift Certificates from Bill Mahoney (a.k.a. Squinky) for any three straps he supplies (i.e., your choice).
24) A Casio Mil-Shock NIB from billy.
25) Straps hand-made by and from Jurgen.
Christian Rothe26) A watch box from Bill Sohne.
27) Kershaw K.O. Scallion OD/Black (MWR)
28) QuicLite – White LED (MWR)
29) Leatherman PST (MWR)
Elias Nimmer30) ARC LED AAA (MWR)
31) Silver Utili-Key/Microlight Bonus Pack (MWR)
32) MWR Polo Shirt Gray/Large (MWR)
33) MWR T-Shirt 3H Black Extra Large (MWR)
34) Microtech LCC Knife from Bryon
35) A near mint Royal Marines (0555) CWC mechanical 60 second pocket-timer from 1995 (Foggy)
Note: Some of the "sets" of straps may be broken up to form separate prizes. This is still TBD.
