ubiquitous

Maybe try rodico?

Or maybe gentle strokes of an eraser going in the direction of the grain?

9 hours ago, eunomians said:

 

 

Welcome to the club, Ubi!

 

Thank you! Been thinking of a 911 for a while... The timing just seemed right.

The decision came down to a 997.2 and an early 991.1; ultimately went with the 997.2, keeping with a more analog experience but with the reliability of the 9A1 and I also wanted PDK. Plus, I can fit the kids in the back seat 

Spent a few months looking for a 997.2 and finally picked one up this past December. Pardon the bad cell phone pic...

The movement is a nice touch!

Nice score, D!

Friday wear...

30 minutes ago, tomhorn said:

Well, if Ubi's back, I guess I better break out the Daytona ....

 

Yes!! Awesome!

Such a fun watch! I love it... That silver dial even more so!

M, good to see you, friend! Long time no see!

Hi gents! Sorry that I've been gone for so long! Bought a Porsche and have been spending a lot of time on some other forums lately 

I need to dust off the DSLR (yes, there is literally a 1/4 inch of dust on it) and work on some pics! Been a while... Not sure I even remember how to use the dang thing!

For me... I could have picked up some nice gens for what I've spent in this hobby, but to me, there's not a lot of fun in doing that. I'd rather spend the time to research a build, understand the history of such a piece, hunt down the parts and see what I can put together with my own hands and tools. I have an appreciation for what I have on my wrist, and I know what went into it.

In terms of cost... I think that's all relative, right? I have more than I'd like to admit into my Patek builds, but the amount is a small fraction of what the gens would run me, and that's if I could find examples as clean as the ones I've put together. For me, maybe that's the other facet; building something that's not the most accessible or available in gen form.

And sometimes... It's about pushing the limits; to see how close or accurate a build can get.

In the end, only you can justify what makes sense, or what doesn't. If it makes you smile every time you check the wrist... If you look back on a build with no regrets... I think it's nothing to worry about    Life's short... We should all do what we enjoy doing!

That Crazy Hours, tho!

Oooh! Sounds like some fun toys! Any pics?

Great to see you, Gunnar! Hope all is well and good!