Christopher Ward Forum

neil8fletcher3 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:10 am

but I don't wear it much these days.

I think that’s your answer. Why hold on to a watch you don’t wear?

For an active lifestyle I highly recommend the Arne by Hirsch. It’s a water proof leather bonded to a natural rubber backing. It looks good, is incredibly comfortable, and is cool in the summertime. It’s my go to strap for the summertime. My only quibble is that I wish it had quick release pins. I’d...

It’s NATO season!

I really like the look of the auto diver, especially in the blue. I'm curious, can anyone confirm that VAT is NOT charged when purchasing outside the EU? It sure looked like VAT is still charged. I wish the website had an option for English.

Oh dear! The Trident DNA has just disappeared. My thoughts exactly! I see the hands and the wave pattern as part of the DNA, and now they’re gone. In the Loupe, Adrian (I think it was Adrian?) made a comparison to the evolution of the Porsche 911. One can always identify a 911 because fundamental d...

I used to bemoan the inevitable complaint about the new logo that would always work its way into a thread. I’d think to myself, “been there, done that, so why must we rehash it?” or, “honestly, what’s the big deal? It’s just one small detail.” But now, having caught a brief glimpse of the Mk 3 Tride...

I admire the fact he can write so well in what is his 2nd language. I think it add's a nice quirkiness to such articles. Just a personal view (it's quite common over here). I didn’t realize it was his second language! I actually thought to myself that it reads like someone who isn’t a native speake...

The specifics of his review aside, I didn’t find that to be a particularly well written piece. It’s in need of some serious editing.

Of course there is then the "Old School" stuff of always wearing a clean, ironed shirt, polished / clean shoes, etc. together with the polite stuff of saying please and thank you, asking 'please may I have' rather than 'I want' . . . . . plus the chivalrous and polite actions of opening a door and ...

I viewed a TV show recently where a girl had dropped out of school to the shock of her family. When asked why, she simply pulled out her iphone and stated she didn't need school because the woman in her phone knew everything and all she had to do was ask. I’d really like to see that! I actually und...

timor54 wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:46 pm

I do like a valve amp! Still use an old Laney for my guitars.

Me too! I’ve got two tube amps. And I’m intrigued by the idea of a tube powered stereo amp.

Too many posts to quote from individually... Concerning Thermexman’s appreciation for nostalgia and retro, I’m with you 100% on this. I’ve gone that route in my living room, mixing new and vintage furniture to capture a mid-century vibe without being a Mad Men set. My favorite items are a few things...

^^^^ That’s fascinating!

Let me add that my appreciation for things old school doesn’t at all mean I’m anti-modern. I don’t know that I could get by without my smartphone now (although I have considered ditching it!). While I love pouring a drink and putting on a favorite record, I also stream music from my to the same set ...

I've been mulling over a post like this for quite awhile and am finally feeling inspired enough to post it. My initial draw to a mechanical watch was that it represented something "old school" in a modern world increasingly dominated by disposable high tech. As advanced as my smart phone is, it'll b...