Cromag

Enjoying the Mark XVI again today.

It's never too late to start music. Just keep you expectations realistic and have patience. I think they also use Kijiji a lot up there in Canada. I grew up in TO. Is that where you are? Should be easy to find great instruction up there.

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Yes, that is the most important thing for a beginner; to find the right music instructor. I did it for many years and am formally trained. Though I think that learning online is a great way to get a broader exposure, I don't think it's very good for beginners because it's a bit harder to communicate the basic mechanics. Also you and your instructor want to try to keep a balance between learning the basics and maintaining your level of enthusiasm/ interest. Based on your level of seriousness, I recommend that you first write down some specific details about what you are trying to accomplish; like what do you see/hear yourself doing a year from now, styles, specific songs, ideas. With that information in hand, start to search for an appropriate instructor by asking people at music stores, colleges and universities, friends and ads on craigslist. Interview the people and ask them if they perform professionally, if that is appropriate for the style of learning that you want. Ask about their formal musical/teaching/performing experience. Also ask them how they would go about teaching you, and if you could talk to some of their students, and/or see their students play. Then, if you find them to be a good candidate, definitely go to see them play live, to see if that is the type of style that you would like for yourself to learn in the future because that will be very informative. Avoid instructors who don't have specific plans and shoot from the hip, improvise lessons on the fly. Most important, have patience and take your time finding the right teacher. Try not to let the money limit your education. For example, I am studying at the moment with a local singing instructor. He has 30+ years of professional performance experience and has formal training. He also studied with Bobby McFarrin. He understands all the mechanics and bio movements for singing properly. He has specific lesson and gives you mp3 audio exercises to do, and he makes custom mp3 lessons for custom problem issues. I have enjoyed watching his live performances at local clubs. In fact I'm going to see him perform next weekend with his band and an added four piece horn section. He implores all of his students to participate in live performances, in front of a live student audience, once per month every single month of every year on a stage with lights and a live band that he hires to back up each performer. He also records your performance on video and gives you a copy. All for a cost of $50/weekly lesson. That's the kind of instructor to ultimately find without going formal. Best of luck in your search.

Beautiful California day with Anonimo

I don't know the movement but it was modded with ETA DW, relumed hands and dial, and of course the Mark XV bracelet. I bought it off Dutchguy2. I'm wearing it today

XVI

Hmm interesting. I'm not sure what version I have but I like it a lot. It has the XV bracelet mounted on it iirc.

Thanks. That's pretty special. I'm glad I stopped in.

Nice build. What's it called? Model? Tons of character. Love the domed crystal. Or is it acrylic?

IWC 3777

Starting off with Anonimo

Nice job. Welcome aboard. Hope you stay a while. Thanks for posting those details too.

Thanks for sharing. Looks like fun

Hi there and welcome to RWG. Hope you stay a while! Sometimes the search function doesn't work well but yes definitely read the stickies and do some research. Usually people don't post where to get the best (whatever), as there are many TDs who all get the same watches. Also there is a new website http://pamguide.info that might be useful to you. And member ALE7575 is the PAM expert and he has a great comprehensive guide but I think it's on RWI and RG. Cheers

3717

Macro of The Dagger of the Mind

3777

Overall it's good. The dial markers could be a bit straighter. The dial itself could be a tiny bit darker. The AR/crystal could be a bit better. Some people have had the pushers fall off. Mine came with a missing c-clip on the bracelet clasp. It's large and a bit heavy for my 6.4" wrist. But like I said its a good rep and worth getting if you're a pilot watch nut like me

Those are some nice choices. That Pam 359 is pretty sweet. No doubt the longines is nice. It is kind of strange having two crowns no DW. What the heck does each of the crowns do?

@Panerai153 I agree with you. It's just that those little things bug me. Not others looking at my watch but me. The pearl numbers in the gen insert are sweet to see. The IHS on the other hand is something that I believe we just recognize as something being off regardless of whether we know what it is. It's just one of those things and whether I knew it or not it just looked different for some reason. Now that I know, it bugs me :-) haha

Many of us have owned a wide assortment of reps and I'm sure have had the thought that, "this baby would be one gen I'd realistically buy and wear." Or something along those thoughts. So other than saying NONE, which exact model(s) would you buy gen, and why?

IHS IS mostly why I don't own one. The tell is just too much for me.

Here's what Angus told me a few months ago.

oh! So Gran is short for grandpa Congrats mate! Let's see a shot of the keepers in your watch box.