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Be sure to tape the edges off! Easy protection to mitigate the risk of a scratched case

I didn't even realize we were talking specifically about the collars until halfway through the first page.

Well, the lower the rise, the lower on the waist/hips the jeans are going to sit. The natural instinct would be to want to pull the waist up as high as possible since they'll feel low, but that would in effect cause the equipment to get smashed. The cut of the jeans also plays a role in that as well; slimmer, more fitted thighs and hip will probably fit a bit tighter in the crotch; I find this to be the case with my jeans as well, and they fit like nut huggers. My advice would be to go for a slightly higher rise in that case. Or a more relaxed fit.

Fantastic! Looks great!

Yes indeed Like we're living parallel lives, my friend!

I agree- I don't care for straight leg, or worse, tapered leg (where the leg gets narrow from the knee to the ankle). My boot cuts are usually 9.5" at the leg opening; I like my hems to just barely scrape the ground in back when standing straight, so I usually have them hemmed to 30" exact. I also don't like a lot of shoe/boot/ankle showing when I sit, so the longer inseam also helps in that department as well. As for rise (that's the measurement from the top of the waist to the crotch), I typically find that 9.5" is about right for me; not too high, but not too low. I have some Diesel X-Rotucks that have a 9" rise and those are maybe a little too low for me. Low rise are good for girls (my wife usually wears 7.5" to 8" rise), but on guys, that is certainly not a good look

Here's an example of what a boot cut looks like: The leg opens up to a wider flare starting at the knee to accomodate boots, etc. I like my denim fitted and snug through the thigh with the boot cut starting at just below the knee.

Slide a long, flat blade between the bezel and case and give it a slight lift while working your way around the case; make sure you are coming into contact with JUST the bezel ring and not the retaining ring; the bezel should pop off fairly easily. It's the same overall design as the vintage, except this one has serrated teeth and the click; as such, make sure you don't loose the click spring, as it will likely just slip right out without the bezel holding it in tension.

In terms of fit, what are you looking to achieve? Loose/relaxed fit? Tailored/fitted look? Straight leg, boot leg or tapered leg? There is a lot of stuff out there, and each brand fits different. I think you should probably find a brand and cut that you like first and then things like washes, denim weight (which is usually dependant on wash) etc. will follow course. But don't limit your search to just one brand...

Happy birthday, gang!

Spoke with Lani this evening; he is sounding 300% back to normal. Glad to have you back, big guy! Missed ya dearly... Much love. Conf call tomorrow... I'm in. You guys know where to find me! Cheers, R

Being a dealer... Is probably not worth the hassle. Once you get into it, and have to deal with returns, replacements, customs, issues with sourcing replacement parts, grumpy customers, johnny law and the postal inspector knocking on your door etc. etc. your perspective may change Probably sounds better in theory than the reality of it all...

No need for cement; just go with friction fit on the bezel. Should provide enough tension to seal it just fine. Just to note- If you have the steel 6265 bezel, you can press it on with a fairly snug fit on the crystal. If you have the acrylic 6263, you'll want to trim the bezel slightly; you want enough pressure to provide a seal, but if you have to use an excessive amount of force to press it on you risk damage to the bezel as it is prone to warping/bending.

I'll give you a call tomorrow... Catch up on stuff...

Hump day wear: Cheers! R

Hey buddy! Long time no see! Where you been hiding?

The tension is thick in here...

Well done! A much needed upgrade for this model... Great work as usual...

Ubi wear for Tues... This is how I typically wear button down shirts. (no button down collars though)

I'd say flip flops...

If you want the best, hold out for an old 'Closed Factory' model. They can be pricey, and seldom surface for sale, but that's the best one to start with. Or buy a pre-owned gen, which isn't a bad idea either. Prices for pre-owned on the secondary market are fairly decent; 2220.80's can be had for as low as $1500 while 2531.80 can be found as low as the $900 range.

Congrats!

Indeed. Very nice example of a 1680. Looks great with lots of character...

Fantastic, T! Looks great!

Nice Red, J!