Pugwash

Yes, I know, I'm posting too many pics. Sue me. Click for 1280 version Detail: I just love that reflection.

I'm willing to use my MonkeyBonkers account to pay, and I can receive Paypal, if need be. It'll add 5-10 days to the whole thing, but it's risk-free, as long as no-one tries to stiff me.

I normally dislike this kind of pompous crap, but in this case I loved it. How odd! Excellent post, makes me want a real Sub.

No, not yet.

Our esteemed friend Rocket754 was selling some watch boxes recently, and I saw one I liked and slapped down some hard earned paypal on it. I soon filled it with beauties: Then I piled all my watches on it: This is what my IWC looks like, nestled in its cosy home: Delivery from the US to France wasn't too shabby at all; the date stamp says it was posted on the the 8th of Fifteenuary, which is colonial for the 15th of August, so according to my trusty 196 (they put dates on watches! Whatever next?), it's 7 days on the nail, or seven months from Fifteenuary to Twentytwoober in colonial days.

Wind it up by hand with the manual wind, let it run in for a day or two. Maybe even run the chrono for a day. This will iron out all the new-watch bugs.

I'd not take part if it were Paul.

I agree, but in the circles I move in, no-one would spot it as a rep. The IWC and Panerai, however, could be worn in ADs if needed.

I can't imagine anyone calling me out on either of these: Then again, I doubt my 111h, 183, Sub, GMT, MoonWatch, SMP-GMT, etc. would ever be called out, either.

In that case, you'd best take the 5 snakes out before they eat the 4 rabbits and 2 monkeys.

Two four-legged, one two-legged and a pile of parts. You really shouldn't put the two Lions in with the Gazelles. The Monkey thought it was funny, though, but he was safe up a tree.

Either that or I'm a sore loser.

And here we go: A monarch succeeding by right (e.g. hereditary) does not have to undergo the ceremony of coronation to ascend the throne and execute the duties of the office. King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, for example, did not reign long enough for a coronation ceremony to occur before he abdicated, yet he was unquestionably the King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India during his brief reign. This is because in Great Britain, the law stipulates that the moment one monarch dies, the new monarch assumes the throne. The British Monarch is usually proclaimed in an outdoor ceremony at St. James's Palace within hours of the death of his predecessor. In France, the new monarch ascended the throne when the coffin of the previous monarch descended into the vault at Saint Denis Basilica, and the Duke of Uzes proclaimed 'Le Roi est mort, vive le Roi' (French: 'The [old] king is dead; long live the [new] King!') http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weasel I R TEH WIN!!! and correct. Why did I say 18?

18 apples. By the way, a lawyer would say that the King was indeed crowned in England, whether or not he wasn't in fact the King at the time. Much like Australian history predates Australia by name, it doesn't change the fact the King was crowned in England. The King is King on the death of the King, hence the phrase "The King is dead, long live the King."

Are previous winners eligible? I presume not ... not that it matters as Edge and myself aren't very funny.

I remember back when Floris was the "Poor Dutch Kid" and now it seems he's a heavy-hitter. It's so sweet to see them all grown up. ps. Dude, you still look like a chick.

No, I just made do with the FZ20 and a lot of photoshop. It's an illusion. Check out the second pic.

Really? I reckon if we give it a week, this'll be beaten.

I'll stick to Chinese cheapos, thanks. I couldn't afford this watch normally. I just got informed that I've lost the Black Seal to Mrs Pugwash when she gets back.

Yup, smells like weasel from here.

Ooh, a package! Ooh, some wrapping! Ooh, two Silixbags! Oh my! A panerai 196! A sight you never thought you'd see. Multiple PugPans. Ok, on to the watch. The 196 is, let's be honest, a beast. You can hurt people with this one. Let's start with its size. Yes, it's big. It's actually the same size as a 111h, but it's got more presence. I believe that's due to the smaller numbers and more hands. Unusually for a replica (maybe not unusual for a $650 replica - I wouldn't know) it has AR coating and decent lume. The strap is a deployment croc-a-like, but that's been replaced with one of my many 24mm Toscanas already. Maybe I'll go back to the MooCroc at some point, but you never know. The real 7753 is instantly visible by the fact the datewheel is in the right place at the right depth. Not a lot to say, yet. I'll write an in-depth review of the watch once I've given it some wear. However, it's lovely and it's all mine. That I can say Thanks to Silix-Prime and Replica Watch Group. This one will get some wrist time.

Tuesday is a Black Seal day

Ooh, choices, choices! Ok, today's real choice is this:

That doesn't look like an authenticity certificate to me, it looks like it's guaranteeing some work done on the watch.