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Here’s a little fake ad I made up years ago for a fellow member

APs rock.

Brilliant. Mine is waving to yours

Lovely mate. My AP is waving at yours

It's an illness! I note you didn't state I had too many watches

I really just want to ensure the watches sit on a soft surface. By the way I should've made it bigger so I could store more cufflinks

Thanks

I have decided to add a padded felt/velour floor in the upper section of my cabinet. I'm thinking tufted maroon or chocolate colour but am uncertain.

Anyway, I thought I'd post a couple of pics and ask for ideas. Obviously I want it to look professional and I know a few might think tufting will look dated but I have an idea for that, which will hopefully look good.

I'd love to get suggestions for anything which folks think might look better

Here is a pic of the cabinet in closed position, to provide some context.

I'm researching making adapters that are (hopefully) both beautiful and functional, to enable conversion from pocket to wrist watch. Have only recently begun but think it might be fun

Good point

Wow!!!! Such a brilliant idea and hobby.

Beautiful. I've looked at "marriages" over the years and have seen some rippers. Are these originally wristwatches or conversions?

Here's a little something I threw together some years ago for a forum buddy

Probably overkill having so many shots of my AP Montauk Highway but I do love it.

In fact many will know that I love it so much I designed and made a custom box for it.

Those croc shoes are by Gaziano & Girling. Google the name and you should be able to find them. From memory they're around £800 - which is a sh}#{load of money I think. That said, I have spent a similar amount on shoes but they were 100% custom/handmade for me.

WOW!!!!

They're available in maroon too I think, but the aubergine is spectacular. Pic doesn't do it justice - they're almost black but it's a lot of fun when someone notices they're not!

Love this shoe, who is the maker/link?

http://www.jeffery-west.co.uk/jefferywest/collection.asp

That particular shoe is a Jeffery West Gibson in semi-patent aubergine - they are my favorite JWs but I love all of them

Nothing for 90% of people. It's just much lighter than the genuine.

Here is a couple of mine. FP and BP

Not sure if this'll work as I'm on my phone.

There is a green rep I used throughout 2014. It's weight is very good and the green material was an excellent analogue of the original. Signature was right, so too size and shape. It's let down only by the electroplating which rubbed back a little over the year.

And before anyone asks, it's no longer available as an accurate rep due to material changes in the green stone material.

Most MB reps seem fine (few are) until one holds ANY real one.

Aware of that bro. Hence my question as this one appeared to be black but thought it might just be my screen.

Is that GBS black or dark green?

these are my current favourites

I couldn't post the pics of the shoes themselves for some reason ... trying again

I buy shoes internationally a fair bit and believe you should have bought a UK size 6. That said, it is possible to stretch them without damage  -  you can buy shoe stretchers for around $30 (China - Cedar) and shoe stretching spray which DOES work. I have around 30 pairs with maybe 10 - 12 from the UK and Asia ... some are snug but I keep them on shoe trees when I'm not wearing them and they feel fine after a few minutes of minor discomfort - I guess both shoe and foot re-form themselves around the other.

FWIW I think your double monks are stunning  -  the last (shape) looks great!

I have 4 pairs of double monks myself and love wearing them a lot.

My favourite shoes overall, are Jeffery-West .

They are handmade and quite reasonably priced in my opinion. Even the soles are crafted to stand out!

000 is a grade. I use 0000 steel wool when polishing things in my work