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by drand
Thu May 05, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The Curmudgeons Corner
Replies: 2529
Views: 271362

Re: The Curmudgeons Corner

Bought a load of bread from the corner shop and the person behind the counter PICKS IT UP IN THE MIDDLE to scan it. Thanks, you've mangled the best slices of the last loaf of wholemeal on the shelf.
by drand
Sun May 01, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: I may have bought my ideal holiday watch
Replies: 12
Views: 611

Re: I may have bought my ideal holiday watch

The last time we managed to get over we spent some time at the D-Day beaches, where my wife filmed some material for a 75th Anniversary project, and the American cemetery. We have also been to Mont St Michel a couple of times. All wonderful parts of France.
by drand
Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:31 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: I may have bought my ideal holiday watch
Replies: 12
Views: 611

Re: I may have bought my ideal holiday watch

Normandy at the beginning of June will be the first real test and I will try to capture some photos and thoughts. I love Normandy. What part are you heading for? Just outside Cabourg, with a perhaps a couple of trips to Deauville/Trouville and Honfleur with the family and hopefully a cidrerie and s...
by drand
Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: I may have bought my ideal holiday watch
Replies: 12
Views: 611

Re: I may have bought my ideal holiday watch

Wow, thanks to everyone for your kind comments. As I said in the write up I have been away from watches, and by extension to his forum, for a while. I really must try to stick around. I like reading other member's longer posts and I quite enjoyed writing this. Normandy at the beginning of June will ...
by drand
Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 36mm Sealander - Speculations?
Replies: 34
Views: 3763

Re: 36mm Sealander - Speculations?

missF wrote: Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:50 am Well played drand! :D
Thanks. Now waiting to be proved spectacularly wrong when they emerge!
by drand
Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: 5day PR - a movement question
Replies: 11
Views: 355

Re: 5day PR - a movement question

I can't find an answer as to whether COSC testing is conducted at specified levels of power reserve (though admittedly I have not looked that hard). I expect they do it at full wind, but that raises all kinds of questions over the value of certification in real-world use. Not that I want to start th...
by drand
Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 36mm Sealander - Speculations?
Replies: 34
Views: 3763

Re: 36mm Sealander - Speculations?

I see one...two...three...four...five....six colours here. It can't be that simple can it?
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by drand
Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:34 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: I may have bought my ideal holiday watch
Replies: 12
Views: 611

I may have bought my ideal holiday watch

I may have bought my ideal holiday watch. Well, a Fifty Fathoms annual calendar is my ideal holiday watch but that's lottery win/bank job territory, so here we are instead. 5071_1110_71s_rvb_big.png I have been looking for the right watch for a few years. I have certain requirements, but I'm also pi...
by drand
Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Logo only on some existing CW models.
Replies: 68
Views: 3967

Re: Logo only on some existing CW models.

I agree on the Moonglow the logo seems incongruous, compared to the text at 9. I feel it draws too much attention away from the translucent lower part of the dial. However, this a unique watch. On the Super Compressor and all the others I have seen it on it is fine, the 'sportier' the watch the more...
by drand
Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 4th “line” in the CW range
Replies: 11
Views: 591

Re: 4th “line” in the CW range

I would like to see some more formal or dressier offerings as I always thought these were some of CW's best work. However, I doubt they would sell as well as divers, chronographs, aviation and motorsport themed models. We might see another example of democratising 'higher-end' features such as the p...
by drand
Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The future is Aquitaine... ?
Replies: 134
Views: 10198

Re: The future is Aquitaine... ?

The Watchpro release is up, nothing on the official site yet. Much as I like the speculation it's heartening to see forum members respecting the terms of the early unveiling, and well done to the admin team for their fair direction.
by drand
Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:28 pm
Forum: Vintage Watches (AVO's Playground)
Topic: Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)
Replies: 2228
Views: 223325

Re: Vintage watch of the day (30 years+)

gaf1958 wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:47 pm Some lovely oldies here of late. [emoji106]
... and some of the watches are nice too (Sorry couldn't help it!). But you're right, good to see pieces that are new to me.
by drand
Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Rolex a discussion
Replies: 530
Views: 26162

Re: Rolex a discussion

I don't look at it as any party needs to be at fault, but it is a funny old situation. If you have a Rolex then you can debate the quality of the watch free of outside influences. If you want to buy said Rolex - your first or a subsequent - then Rolex the company, the new market (ADs) and the second...
by drand
Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: New Record Set at Mount Washington Hillclimb
Replies: 17
Views: 1592

Re: New Record Set at Mount Washington Hillclimb

That's very impressive - the loose surface bits are brilliant, how I remember Pikes Peak. We have some great hill climb courses over here but nothing on that scale that I know of.
by drand
Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Different, interesting…
Replies: 30
Views: 1610

Re: Different, interesting…

I could pick many of Mr Jones' past and current offerings but this is an 'interesting' summertime piece.

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