TeeJay

I'm not exactly spoiled for choice at the moment

I agree I only voted for the TT version over the PVD

TT = Two Tone (colorings) Stainless Steel and Gold. As for Josh or Andrew, just have a read through their review sections and see what you think

That's truly inspiring, congratulations for getting through it all

+1 from me...

Fair enough. I have to admit, it wasn't spotlessly clean there, but certainly not filthy, but I was thinking in terms of the facemasks, which isn't really seen in the UK or the US, and if that might have had the effect of reducing people's immune systems through reducing exposure to pathogens. Oh well [Edit to add] On a totally unrelated note, what's the picture of your avatar? I've always been curious about that.

I guess the Explorer might have more noticeable dial indices, but other than that, they're pretty similar watches... No day, no date, just a bare-essentials time piece

You're absolutely right there If I were you, I wouldn't let it bother me. The jeweler knew precisely what was being purchased, and transacted a good deal. One would hope that he carries the same ethos over to when the time comes for him to sell the watch on

That's the thing, I knew about the not wanting to pass on colds and what not, but as you say, the best way to toughen up an immune system is exposure to pathogens. Is it possible that under-exposure to pathogens (through an incredibly sterile society) could lead to a weakening of the immune system? Ahh, I didn't realize that, thanks for the clarification

I hope you're feeling better soon, bro

Fair enough, I can only go by what I was told. Any idea why Japanese Customs won't let codeine into the county in any kind of over the counter medicines? [Edit to add] I don't think it's fair to say that the guy's comment was in any way racist, as he wasn't being bigoted at all, he didn't even seem like some kind of 'hooray henry ex-pat'. If he was wrong, then so be it, but he didn't seem to be being prejudiced at all, just speaking from his experience from living in Tokyo.

Welcome indeed, you've certainly come to the right place

Welcome indeed I was in Ikebukuro a couple of weeks ago for my best friend's wedding, my wife and I loved it

From what you've said, I'd go for the PVD Swordfish

At least I can justify why I like it It's all about context... It's not like I'm all "oooh, where do I get me one of those!!!1"

I'm a huge fan of the sci-fi shows and movies from the era, and to me, that looks like something which would have been a prop in such a show Okay, I can't imagine Ed Bishop wearing one (if I recal, the watch he wore in UFO was a gift from Gerry and Sylvia Anderson), but, I could certainly imagine Gabrielle Drake wearing one on the moonbase... :wub:

Fantastic pairing I think I need to get one of those Tudor dials for my project sub, I love the no-date four triangles look

Pure class, my friend, pure class

I think you've hit the nail on the head there, bro, it seems that the fatalities were only occurring in less affluent areas with less medical care.

Ask your colleague what it was like walking the streets in Japan... There was easily 40% (maybe more) of the pedestrians wearing face masks when I was in Tokyo a couple of weeks ago, and probably 80% of people in 'customer facing' jobs wearing them... It wasn't until we were booking at Narita airport to fly back, that we got chatting to another Brit waiting in line, and he explained that the Japanese have pretty weak immune systems, hence all the masks.

Welcome to the party Had you considered a Rolex Airking or Rolex DateJust? They're in the size range you're considering (they also look good on straps, if you're not keen on the bracelets )

That's an issue between the buyer and the owner of the store, it's not rscmaine's concern, the watch is no longer his property, but that of the jeweller. Given the excellent deal which was transacted, one would hope that the future owner of the watch would be equally well treated by the jeweller As for the strap, as someone who was never over keen on the TT sub, having seen the above photo, I am completely converted, so I'd say do it

Er... Um... I... I.. ah... I actually quite like that... It looks like something which would have been worn as a prop on 2001 or UFO, and I have to admit, I do have a softspot for the design aesthetic of that era [Edit to add] I would likely never actually wear a watch like that, but, I do like the design

It's funny, when I tried this one on (gen) I really didn't like it at all, it just didn't do anything for me, but, seeing you guys wearing it, it looks phenomenal