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- Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:43 pm
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: Happy birthday jtc!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 125
Re: Happy birthday jtc!
And a "Have a good 'un" from over here too!
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:19 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: Old habits die hard, but it is possible to break the cycle
- Replies: 15
- Views: 377
Re: Old habits die hard, but it is possible to break the cycle
This brings up an issue that's become something of a marketplace plague in recent times. For the last dozen years or so it's been a significant part of the HiFi business in which I have no small experience. And now with watches. It's about taking the specialness out of special and turning it into a ...
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 3:22 am
- Forum: Other Brands
- Topic: Formex reef
- Replies: 4
- Views: 184
Re: Formex reef
I have an Essence 39 - wearing it right now as a mater of a fact - and it's great. Whether Essence or Reef, they are relatively thin and wear really well. The bracelet fit works out for me as it turns out, but the Reef has a better arrangement. On overall quality for the price, I think the Formex pi...
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:57 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: Advice on saving for a big purchase
- Replies: 28
- Views: 622
Re: Advice on saving for a big purchase
Some interesting observations here. My cheeky side says if it is an OP that you have your sights on, then put your name down at an AD and you will have plenty of time to both consider and save. PLENTY. From my own experience, the idea of the Big Purchase and what that means is really the guts of it....
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:29 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: Are all watch fans knowledgeable?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 376
Re: Are all watch fans knowledgeable?
We are enthusiasts here and our perspective is different than the world at large. What we want a watch to be, and matters to us, is a different thing than somebody who just wants "something nice" and knows little of what that might be about. I'm a little surprised when someone actually not...
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:12 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: Sad news with a happy development
- Replies: 33
- Views: 649
Re: Sad news with a happy development
Condolences Andrew and my thoughts with your family.
Lovely to hear the family together and enjoying stories. When folks are remembered they are still with us. And with something extra-ordinary like that happening, a memory to cherish that you will forever associate with him.
Lovely to hear the family together and enjoying stories. When folks are remembered they are still with us. And with something extra-ordinary like that happening, a memory to cherish that you will forever associate with him.
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:29 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: Are we nerds?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 1048
Re: Are we nerds?
From me an admission of being nerdy by nature. That means once I go down a path I want to see where it leads. And to reach a useful destination, all the ins and outs need to be explored and that's what makes the path interesting. At least on a forum of like-minded souls it is not as necessary to be ...
- Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:29 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: A very special Happy Birthday, Kip!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 946
Re: A very special Happy Birthday, Kip!
And a belated Happy Birthday from t'other side of the planet. Life's been too busy....for life. So glad to hear it was a really fine day for you! All that said: the contribution you have made in building this virtual place and the team built to maintain it is SO well appreciated. I don't get to spen...
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 7:57 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: How often do you look at your movements?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 377
Re: How often do you look at your movements?
When I saw the title I was rather apprehensive about opening the thread. :shock: I thought that I may have wandered into a specialist interest forum on the dark recesses of the internet! :lol: Neil Yes, well this may be "Offtopic" but perhaps not quite that far... You did make me laugh ou...
- Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:54 am
- Forum: SOTC Gallery
- Topic: suicidal_orange SOTC April 2022
- Replies: 8
- Views: 411
Re: suicidal_orange SOTC April 2022
Interesting collection but it's The Journey that is the real story here and the way that story has been told. Awesome.
I'm a bit late-on looking and commenting but so glad I did.
I'm a bit late-on looking and commenting but so glad I did.
- Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:47 am
- Forum: SOTC Gallery
- Topic: Stefs SOTC may 22
- Replies: 34
- Views: 786
Re: Stefs SOTC may 22
I must say I never considered a "smart watch" could have so much going for it if that set of functions is useful to you. Not for me but I absolutely get it. The mechanicals do make a very interesting tight mix. A very different style of collection and all power to you! Just great you share...
- Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:36 am
- Forum: SOTC Gallery
- Topic: SOTC josbrownlie - June 2022
- Replies: 11
- Views: 305
Re: SOTC josbrownlie - June 2022
Very interesting mix of variety and specialisation (the C9 focus) the likes of which I've not seen elsewhere.
Really enjoyed seeing this, thanks so much for sharing!
Really enjoyed seeing this, thanks so much for sharing!
- Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:28 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: How often do you look at your movements?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 377
How often do you look at your movements?
And I guess, does it depend on which ones? For me it's very rarely and not for very long. I just enjoy that they are there and what they are doing, these wondrous micro-mechanical engines. Perhaps it's that none of mine are particularly spectacular, hand-finished or whatever. I do wonder if somethin...
- Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:31 am
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: Has the name of a watch ever convinced you to buy??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 360
Re: Has the name of a watch ever convinced you to buy??
the wording above 25 jewels looks like it has been piped by an apprentice pastry chef. ....and now I can't un-see that! :problem: To answer the posed question though, I don't think so as such but gosh I do like just saying the brand name of my Direnzo with suitable Italian accent (I work with a num...
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:14 pm
- Forum: Offtopic
- Topic: jkbarnes past 5000!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 501
Re: jkbarnes past 5000!
Always a joy, Andrew! This place is as much about its contributors as the watches. 
