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So sorry to hear that Thoughts and prayers to you and your family

So that's how they bead blast a watch

Not brilliant, I'm afraid

Sadly, weak governments have allowed that compassion to be exploited by many economic migrants who only came to the UK to better their wallets, not to contribute to the community, which is a shame, especially when countries like Australia, are much stricter on migration Oh well You might want to try looking on a website called The Gumtree I'm sure I read somewhere that there are more Jedi than Jews in the UK

Changed my mind again after about 5 minutes... Can't seem to keep the 7919 off my wrist, it just means too much to me

A fine choice What else do you have in your collection?

Looking good, my man Doesn't have to be a perfect recreation of a specific model, if it's got all the parts which you personally like, and it represents the watch which you want to be wearing, that's all that matters

It's 28.7c here at the moment, so I thought I'd switch things round a bit...

You're both very welcome, and likewise, thank you We've actually had a few people previously say we make a nice couple, and one guy actually did ask if we were brother and sister We're not planning on having any kids yet, but hopefully at some point in the future The photo of us was taken 367 days ago, at the reception for my best friend/brother's wedding in Tokyo (which was actually our own honeymoon as well) This past year has certainly had its challenges, but it's pretty much flown past

What a beauty your wife is, red-haired children will likely be in the future for you, my friend Both my wife and I have dark blonde hair (well, I would if I let it grow ) but my beard comes through more red than my hair does, and as you can see from this photo of my cousin, red hair runs in my family... When I showed Emily this painting of Lilith, she felt it would be an appropriate name should that be the genetic outcome

My wife and I have decided to name a daughter Lilith if she has red hair

Scaremongering for the win

That's cool to hear, as I don't like wearing a watch too tightly, but I wondered how the stabilizers might function if the strap was a bit looser, so that's good to know

Awesome story I bet the salesman got a little chat after you left about how they should enquire what watch Sir is wearing at the moment before launching into their sales show Totally with you on the vintage aspect as well. Okay, so the Tudor Sub I wear should be 80s-90s vintage, rather than 70s, but, it at least says Tudor on the dial, so it has a bit of camouflage The only modern Rolex I felt really comfortable wearing, was the Yacht-Master Absolutely so, and that is what keeps me from drifting to other brands like Patek (as I do rather like the look of the Nautilus) I keep thinking, "Yeah, it looks nice, but it doesn't have a timing bezel..."

+1 Given my brief period of collecting, I've gone from Rolex, to Omega, to Panerai, and back to Rolex, or rather, Tudor, again. As watches, they fit the niche of my requirements, but I agree absolutely about the point of them having 'Rolex' on the dial. That is what I like about Tudor: All the design heritage, and none of the less flattering perceptions/misconceptions that 'the R Word' conveys to others. I think I realized this most the other day when I decided to abort my Daytona project, and instead build a Tudor chronograph instead, even though it's going to cost me twice as much (both movement and dial, rather than just a new movement) simply so it won't be 'a Rolex' when it's finished.

Awesome piece, amigo Out of curiosity, how does it wear with the stabilizer straps? Would you say it increases or decreases wearer comfort?

All bubblewrapped and awaiting collection I wish I had the cash to get fleeced by a scammer in the first place

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I wish I didn't, I often wonder if I have 'mug' tattooed on my forehead, given the beggars and weirdos who tend to hassle me when we're out All yours, bro

From LilianZubah: Oh deary deary me...

Congratulations to you both, prayers and good vibes heading your way

The London Underground is not a political movement If you're ever near Euston or Kings Cross station (you can walk between each in about 15 minutes) halfway between them, is a pub called The Rocket. Cheap drinks and awesome food, I highly recommend it

Welcome back, my man

The difference in printing is striking, as it is not only bolder, but also brighter. In a way, I would wonder if the difference might be because the more subtle dial color makes the subdial printing appar brighter by comparison, buy as it's a side by side comparison, it's clear that the printing is definitely brighter and bolder. I've heard that the subtle differences to the gen are deliberate so it could be argued in court that they are not a 100% replica, but to be honest, with such accuracy of the other details, I couldn't ever see that defence holding water... As you say, maybe it's so the makers can spot their own work