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by richtel
Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 75430
Views: 3872168

Re: Non CW of the Day

Cheap watch, cheap coffee, expensive views.
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by richtel
Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Post a picture from your latest ride
Replies: 1571
Views: 90124

Re: Post a picture from your latest ride

Southfrance wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2023 7:55 pm Mont Ventoux
Would love to see more of that Laverda! :cuinlove:
by richtel
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Watches from 9/11
Replies: 8
Views: 406

Watches from 9/11

On a poignant day of reflection from the events of 22 years ago, I was quite surprised to read this well-written piece from the Everest blog.

https://www.everestbands.com/blogs/beze ... ptember-11
by richtel
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

Re: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary

Time Warner - the announcement of last orders at the bar
by richtel
Fri Sep 08, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seven Years of “Loupe”: your thoughts, please?
Replies: 50
Views: 2760

Re: Seven Years of “Loupe”: your thoughts, please?

1. Do you receive a hard copy of Loupe? - Yep- always nice to see it arrive in the post 2. Do you prefer a hard copy or are you content to read the online version? - I've never really found reading things easy on the PC. A hardcopy is always better for me. 3. Which types of article or content do you...
by richtel
Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The tale of a recent order…
Replies: 7
Views: 709

Re: The tale of a recent order…

I'm sure you already know this, but it's easy to have DPD deliver to one of their local drop-off shops instead of your home address. The option is available through the DPD web site just as soon as they say they are expecting the package. You can then pick it up at your leisure. Not that you'd ever ...
by richtel
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

Re: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary

Titanium Grade - a specification of titanium alloy boasted about by hip replacement patients, while rarely understanding anything about it.
by richtel
Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

Re: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary

Balance Staff - walking stick
by richtel
Mon Aug 28, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

Re: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary

Buckle Up - A 1970's public service announcement as a reminder of correct watch strap orientation protocol.
by richtel
Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

Re: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary

Guilty Baggage - the uneasy feeling encountered after considering that the disposal bags included in the pack of covid tests might be useful storage for spare links.
by richtel
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

Re: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary

Brushed Lugs- result of inattentive hairdresser

Metronome - diminutive urban commuter
by richtel
Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

Re: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary

Antikythera Lasponthropos - Long-lost ancient Greek mechanical astronomical calculator with a robust case and rubber strap intended for the larger wrist.
by richtel
Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

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Mile High Club - a small group of manufacturers who have achieved the pinnacle of being able to advertise in the in-flight magazine.
by richtel
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

Re: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary

Crown Tube - London underground's new Elizabeth Line.
by richtel
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The watchaholic's alternative dictionary
Replies: 634
Views: 18353

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The Great Escapement - quality time away from the visiting relatives at Christmas to watch a favourite film and admire your new watch.