Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat May 02, 2020 6:41 pm
I don’t think you two would get on at my place at all, or my desk at work for that matter. I have a sort of general idea where everything is, but nobody else would have a clue. I do occasionally misplace things for a week or two, then get a surprise when I find them under a pile of stuff.
Difference between a poet and an engineer?
Neil
Definitely.
There's no way I could write a book, unlike Steve.
Guy
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I've even upset my best friend's wife when I line things up in her house.
When we're out having a coffee she deliberately moves my mobile off kilter knowing it will wind me up.
What a bitch!
Sorry I'll shut up now.
PS It still irritates me that my vape stick is slightly out of line in that photograph.
scooter
I'm in a similar boat, good Sir, although not quite to the extent of you I feel.
Always thought of it as Military Precision; mugs in the cupboard have to be just so, all handles pointing the same was. Tins/Jars with labels facing forward.
Things around the house have to be in the right place and lined up. Etc.
It's just life.
Guy
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These OCD comments are exactly my view of the 9 o'clock logo (and other things in life).
The alignment of the screws on the AP are perfect for that watch as they follow the shape of the bezel and are appropriate for that quantity of screws.
The Sapphire screws aren't and for the quantity of them they should line up either vertically or, probably better, horizontally and maybe even be blued so they disappear a little more. Maybe they won't look so bad in real life.
Am I the only one that thinks it would have been more “unsurprisingly Swiss” if they have put a COSC certificate with it, and the word “chronometer” on the dial...
It might be vanity, but I think I’d have pulled the trigger if that was the case (and would have been happy to have paid another £100) - because if I’m not mistaken it’s the same movement in the Sapphire as the C60 Ombre?
Anyone else feel the same?
Freddie
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I've even upset my best friend's wife when I line things up in her house.
When we're out having a coffee she deliberately moves my mobile off kilter knowing it will wind me up.
What a bitch!
Sorry I'll shut up now.
PS It still irritates me that my vape stick is slightly out of line in that photograph.
scooter
I'm in a similar boat, good Sir, although not quite to the extent of you I feel.
Always thought of it as Military Precision; mugs in the cupboard have to be just so, all handles pointing the same was. Tins/Jars with labels facing forward.
Things around the house have to be in the right place and lined up. Etc.
It's just life.
Guy
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These OCD comments are exactly my view of the 9 o'clock logo (and other things in life).
The alignment of the screws on the AP are perfect for that watch as they follow the shape of the bezel and are appropriate for that quantity of screws.
The Sapphire screws aren't and for the quantity of them they should line up either vertically or, probably better, horizontally and maybe even be blued so they disappear a little more. Maybe they won't look so bad in real life.
I'm lucky enough to not be too OCD! But have to admit, like you, I haven't been able to keep any CW watches with the logo at 9 o'clock! And also if the screws weren't in line or in a suitable pattern I'd not like that too. This does make me realise why some watch collectors do go on to AP, Rolex, Omega, PP etc!
As has been mentioned, the devices on the AP are not screws, but hexagonal bolts. You wouldn’t have much success trying to torque those up from above with a screwdriver.
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All the reviews I've read talk about the "blue" sapphire crystal dial. The article in the latest Loupe say it's a two piece dial - clear sapphire and blue plastic to give it the colour. A sandwich in effect. Was keen on this watch until I read that.
Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sun May 03, 2020 10:11 am
As has been mentioned, the devices on the AP are not screws, but hexagonal bolts. You wouldn’t have much success trying to torque those up from above with a screwdriver.
Screws or bolts the emphasis is on OCD and the pattern created by the AP but not on the Sapphire.
Fair point, Mick. We all see things in different ways. For some people seeing things out of order or alignment bothers them. As I said above, I really wouldn’t notice. The things that jump out at me are infelicities of spelling, grammar and usage – again, to do with my personal education, training and profession. No offence intended.
Steve Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.(Max Ehrmann)