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A gentleman's choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit.

Ian Fleming

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Ian Fleming
Age: 55 †
Born: 1908
Born: December 28
Died: 1964
Died: August 12
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The gain to the winner is always less than the loss to the loser.
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