TeeJay

I'm not a fan of 'mixing brands', but shape-wise, that strap looks great with the Sub That said, I do like how Subs look on rubber

No problem, bro, I'm always happy to help out It definitely sounds worth it, I don't think there's anything quite as fun, or satisfying, as owning a watch which you've built yourself, to your own personal specs

Thanks, bro, I've always been curious as to your sleeve, as there's often 'bits' showing in your wristies, but I don't recall ever seeing the full arm I've never regretted getting the ink, although when we were trying to find a place to stay in Japan, I was conscious that I had to ask if it was okay to stay because of having tattoos (everywhere I tried was okay with it, but I'm still going to make sure everything stays covered, just out of respect for the culture I figured all the time I keep it coverable if needbe, I couldn't really go wrong business-wise. I didn't realize that some states made it illegal to tattoo those areas. I knew that there were a few states which outlawed tattooing at all, but not that there was a partial ban. Something else I'd heard from friends in the states, was that having a tattoo on the face or hands, is one surefire way of getting signed onto disability, as according to 'The Man', it makes the person 'unemployable' Maybe that's why they made it illegal, so as to prevent giving people the easy option of an easy ride

It really is just a hunch, but I can't imagine that the dials would be drastically different in size I'm sure if you were to ask someone for the diameters of both rep and gen dials, they'll be pretty close, and, if the gen dial were to be marginally too big, you could always carefully sand down the edge a little to get a perfect fit If you want to put it on an Asian movement, then the dial feet might well be in the wrong place, but, all you'd need to do, would be to snap them off with the flat of a screwdriver, and put a couple of 2mm x 2mm tags of double sided tape in the center of the movement, line the dial up and press it into place, and it'll be securely fixed in place

No problem, bro, and I've been good, thanks All's well, and worries have recently got 'less worrying' To this day, I still can't explain why I couldn't stand to wear the VCO. It looked awesome, was really well made, and even handling it it was a gorgeous watch. But, as soon as it was strapped on, I'd hear "getitoffGetItOffGETITOFF!!!" in my head With regards the Air-King Vs DJ debate, I'd say to consider these questions: When would you be wearing the watch? ie beater, dress watch etc, and depending on that answer, would the date be a necessary function? If you wouldn't be wearing it enough to need the date, I'd say go with this Air-King... If the date is a necessary function, then I'd suggest this DJ... Alternately, there's also the white-dialled variant of the DJ you've already shown, which, with the larger markers, is slightly 'sportier' than the 'stick' markers... And, if you wanted something which had a really elegant look, there's this variant with a Tuxedo Dial With regards the case and bracelet, Tony has a load of DJs for sale, so there's pretty much every combination of case/bracelet available, and, if that fails, he does sell the bracelets individually as well As for the Discovery... Here's a shot of me trying on the gen... I think it speaks for itself Glad to see the literature being put to a good use

Bro, so many options... The Discovery is an awesome watch. I tried on the gen a while back, and loved it. I am constantly in two minds as to if I should buy myself one. On one hand, I think "Yeah, this is an awesome watch, I really like it!" But, then I also think... "It's not the project watch I plan on building... Would I wear it day in day out, and if not, I couldn't justify the expense...". If you want something different to what you've got, then the Discovery is the way to go... I'd suggest not going with the VCO, as, given your tastes in watches, although you might like pictures of it, I don't think you'd actually like wearing it (exact situation I found myself in...) I'd suggest a couple of other watches for your consideration... PP Nautilus with white dial... And rather than a white dialled DJ, how about a white dialled AirKing instead? If you weren't worried about it being a purely white dial, how about a Yacht-Master? I'm really liking mine, it's such an easy watch to wear Best of luck with your choices

Sorry to hear about your experience, I've heard of PAM 127 crystals spontaneously exploding, but not an Omega crystal I'm sure you won't have any problem finding a replacement part, and installation is simplicity itself Best of luck

I've only got some old photos, but I'll put them up Arm expansion work: Signature glyphs on inner wrists: Mine: My wife's:

Although the scratches are visible in the photos, I can't quite 'decipher' them... Are they simply 'surface gouges', or are they 'missing pigmentation' with bare metal showing through? ARe the scratches of the kind which would appear on a Submariner insert which had been beaten up, or are they just 'indented' into the substance of the insert? If it's a case of it being some kind of 'paint' removed, then indeed, possibly irreperable, but, if it is simply surface scratches, such as clasps and bracelets pick up, I'm wondering if it might be possible to 'buff out' the scratches

I wouldn't like to say 100% for sure that it would, but, I suspect that it probably would...

Sounds like an awesome plan, and I know what you mean about nothing on the neck or hands. I do have some ink on my neck, but, it was carefully measured so as soon as I button a shirt collar, it's gone, with no 'peeking' to it Same with the glyphs on the insides of my wrists. They're about an inch back from the heel of my palm, so cuffs always cover them (unles I was to really stretch my arm ) when I get the Japanese sleeves done, they'll only be 3/4 length (the traditional length) so even then, folding my cuffs back (which I do a lot ) won't uncover the ink That's a pretty extreme reaction to get, bro, I wouldn't've thought it would have been offensive to get traditional work done... Maybe Lani can shed some light on that...

Awesome, I really like the sound of your plans for the other sleeve Will it wind up as part of a bodysuit, or just sleeves?

That's fantastic work, bro, have you anymore planned?

I forget the artist's name, but I think I've seen the works you mean I would really like some traditional Hawai'ian ink, but it just doesn't really blend with the Japanese work I've got planned... I should be getting some ink the weekend after next, and traded my friend a stool, in exchange for the first piece in the suit, which will be the Arabic word meaning 'to strive/to overcome' (the challenge to be a better person), which, although obviously not Japanese, will still blend with the rest of the sleeve I'll be sure to post a picture when it's done

It looks like I'm going to be able to get my bodysuit done at cost, by allowing a tattoo artist in training to use my skin as practice, so I'll hopefully end up with a traditional Japanese bodysuit, with 3/4 length sleeves, so no ink to conflict with any wrist wear

The 'U' prefix only applies to a particular (ultimate) generation of 45mm Planet Ocean. If you can track down a 5th generation 42mm, that's about as good as it gets in that size, it's then a case of modding it to get 'perfection' If you're concerned about the size, the best bet is to go to an AD and try them both on, but not atthe same time, or the 45mm will appear huge (as the eye would be comparing it to the smaller watch) The 45 wears smaller on rubber, and the 42 wears larger on SS, but either way, the Planet Ocean is an awesome watch

Regardless of what they claim, the Cartel dealers do not QC their watches... They are prepared to replace goods, but they do not do any QC beforehand. EuroTimez QC's watches, as I believe do Narikaa and BK, but not the Cartel

Awesome photos of an awesome watch from an awesome dealer Welcome to the jungle, my friend

I can tell you how to get the cyclops off a crystal, but I don't know which glue you should use to re-attach it... To remove it, you will need a butane lighter, some kitchen tissue, a sheet of paper, and a double-sided razor blade. It's probably best to completely strip the watch, and remove the crystal from the case, to prevent any damage to the bezel insert, but all you need to do, is wad up a load of kitchen tissue to insulate your hand, and hold the crystal at edge, at the '9' position (with the tissue not covering the cyclops) Then, use the lighter like a mini-blowtorch, and apply the flame to the cyclops. After a few moments, you'll see the glue under the cyclops melt, and you can then use the corner of the razor blade to 'pop' the cyclops off (onto a piece of paper so you don't lose it) Then, use the cutting edge of the razor blade over the surface of the crystal to remove any traces of the glue. Don't worry about scratching the crystal, if it's mineral, it'll be harder than the blade, so no damage... If it's acrylic, well, you'll have a hole where the cyclops used to be the instant you apply the flame to the cyclops I wouldn't like to suggest which glue to use to reattach the cyclops, but I'm sure that someone else will be able to take over this mini-guide for 'phase two' Best of luck with your project

Welcome, indeed

Ahh, thanks for the clarification

Fantastic work

Wow, that owner must really like Subs