TeeJay

Hey, yeah, I plan on tearing it down and rebuilding there. The land has been owned for a while in my family and I would hate to give it up. And, even if I wouldn't take it down, I would most likely get threats from neighbors since it is a nice neighborhood and it is now a detraction.

Here's hoping for a smooth re-build If you'd be open to some floor-plans for your crew to work to, give a shout

I've decided to start suplementing my income from graphics work by doing 'taster sessions' of graphology at mind/body/spirit fairs, hopefully that might bring in some extra pocket money

I'm also going to train as a tattoo artist, but I want to specialize in 'Thai/bamboo'-style tattooing

Awesome strap combo What happened to the iPhone?

Turning Japanese today...

What with the shorts, a dyed gi as a jacket, the geishin bands and sandles, I wound up going out looking like this dude (without meaning to )

I felt it was time to stop dressing like the drones, and wear what felt comfortable, didn't intend to be going out 'in costume', but oh well, I didn't get too hot, and the gi/jacket (might have to get some more ) did a good job of stopping the wind being too cold

Patek never really "hit" me. I've never taken to them.

Likewise, but by the same token, I've never been keen on APs either, so I guess I just don't resonate to Genta's design work

Yes, here is one I took the other day after the windows were boarded up:

That really is wrenching to see Will you rebuild on the same site, or another location? If there's ever anything I can do to help, give a shout

Sixty eight weeks???

What're they going to be doing in that time? Surely it can't be an issue of parts availability, hell, they could make replacement parts and fit them quicker than that :bangin:

You know how car dealerships will sometimes issue a 'courtesy car' while yours is in the shop? I hope Patek will operate under a similar principle for that guy's watch

As always, fantastic work amigo

The pearl looks off center. I've seen a couple of new ones like that unless you've posted pictures on other forums.

I think (might be wrong) that is just lighting and shadow giving that impression

The 2010 Submariner should have the glidelock clasp, so that is correct I don't know enough to comment on the accuracy of the insert, but I'm sure someone else can comment on that aspect Nice watch

Its not lead that keels em, its Special K.

Lead's what stops Clark doing his peeping Tom routine... Got the Special K right here

So sorry to hear, and glad to hear you are well Stay strong, everything will return in time

Taken a few years back at the beach in Aguillas, Spain. To all who say not to get reps wet:

This is the place itself:

The following year, we went back to Spain for my 30th birthday

All the tens on the day, over breakfast coffee (I kept the phone on UK timezone)

Time for cerveza lunch

On the way to where I got married:

Taken the day after, still one of my favorite watch shots

Interlude:

I miss this one, I really ought to get a replacement...

This one was purchased for a planned auction for my best friend/brother's stag night (auction never took place, so I wound up retaining the watch )

Getting ready to fly...

In the hotel room before the stag got under way

Room with a view:

Wifey + Booze = Good times

My bro before the ceremony...

... and afterwards with his bride

After a while, the GMT started looking like this...

... then like this...

Still working on this project (had planned since my own wedding)

and this more recent project:

and really enjoying wearing this

Putting the Tropic-style to the test

(by the inlaw's pool )

:thumbsupsmileyanim:

No de-lamination issues on that badboy

I did see some pics a while back of a Seiko which had a custom lumed bezel, but I forget who posted them... If you were to use black lume, you'd retain much of the original appearance under normal lighting conditions, but still get the glow in the dark

I would agree Tee-J on Freddy, FXR, Dani, and I suppose me on the UN. Don't know the others very well. I'm thinking BT should get the TAG spot, no?

Good call, bro, I agree, BT should get the Tag position (or Ebel )

Rolex - Freddy333

Omega - Eton

Breitling - yodap

IWC - FXRAndy

Panerai - Donerix

Tag -

AP - Dani

Nardin - You

Hublot -

Vacheron -

Sinn -

Tudor - ME :thumbsupsmileyanim:

It looks fantastic, bro I agree with the above comments about baking the hands, and that the watch would also look really nice on a leather strap

Oohhh kaaayyyyy.....

Nipped out to buy a small metal file. All i could find was 14cm in triangular, which I think may serve. Plus some 1.5 grade (medium coarseness) metal sandpaper.

So later I'll be having at it as were.....we'll see. Still not sure how to balance pressure and ensure it's flat.

How about the pearl re. original thread?

The gen has pure white or milky white with touch of blue/green? Gen pics I've found show both !!

Only thing I can suggest would be to use some double-sided tape to fix the paper to a table top, and use some more tape to fix the 'marker side' of the insert to something else flat, like an audio cassette case (or similar size) to use as a sanding block... Best of luck with it

I'm happy with it and that's a small issue that can be fixed in the future. For now I am enjoying it.

In this hobby, that's all that really matters Have fun wearing it

:thumbsupsmileyanim:

First of all, don't worry about accuracy to gen for two reasons. 1) You're not going to get it 'out of the box' without dropping some serious coin in modifying the watch with gen parts, and 2) Out in the real world, no one is even going to notice what you're wearing, so there's no danger of being called out...

Bearing that in mind, I would suggest these three watches:

Omega Planet Ocean (42mm)

Rolex GMT Master II (Black and Red bezel insert)

Rolex DateJust (bracelet/bezel/dial variation of your choice)

IMHO, those're three of the best watches for 'every day' scenarios

Interesting finds, thanks for the links