TeeJay

50 Shades of Gay???

Yup No longer what can be considered 'an informative blog' anymore... Some good reference material for Japanese tattoo designs, but other than that, it's really gone off course

The watch I'm wearing...

...and my favorite vintage piece (of ass)

I love the idea of it being "Circa"

Sounds like my wife...... "Circa 21 "

Glad the Op worked though mate

It's not a word used enough in daily conversation

Cheers, wouldn't be here if it hadn't Had bronchitis every winter till I was 13, and still have a tendency to bronchitis rather than having 'just a cold', but Swine Flu didn't kill me, so not such a bad result Part of the planning for my bodysuit is so that the scar will form one of the negative spaces in a cloud spiral

Tokyo panties! This is great. I have been to Japan 18 times, and took part in the loincloth wearing ceremony where the men carry an

icon church chest with four long carrying posts through the streets, singing and chanting. All along the way everyone is drinking massive amounts of Sake,

The street march ends at a public hall with huge long tables and a feast of the best sushi in the world. Truly one of the best experiences

of my life.

I've only been the once (so far) but am determined to go back again. That's cool that you were able to participate in the event, rather than it being a 'locals only' gig, I've heard of some onsen turning away gaijin and those with tattoos Next time I go, I'll be taking a more appropriate wardrobe, as jeans in May really weren't my smartest choice

Technically speaking, it should be a circa 1978 Rolex 1665, but, in 1981, I underwent major heart surgery, which I consider as a re-birthday, so I consider the 16800 as my birthyear watch rather than the 1665

The case lugs and grownguards look a bit thick, but other than that, nice watch, and more than upto the job required

Ages ago, wifey had a cheap quartz Chanel rep, which she wore to destruction. Seeing this on eBay a few weeks ago for £5, I ordered it and it arrived today.

This is what happens when the pusher is pressed:

As for myself, this is what I'm wearing...

Holy smokes you guys... I am overwhelmed by your kind words of wisdom and understanding. I have not seen this post of mine for a few days

and I am not ashamed to say that tears are flowing like a fountain.

I am flying to Denver today, Dad had a 7 hour operation yesterday to drain the huge cysts on his pancreas.5 Doctors have phoned me to advise me of

Dad's status. He is getting the very best care, however being 80 years old, his chances of surviving this are slim. I am so very heartbroken that

it is up to me to make life or death decisions on my Father. Somehow it does not seem fair, but I must honor what he has told me years ago about

being in this situation, and that is he does not want to suffer and die peacefully. So, I , having POA gave the Docs the do not recusitate order. I feel

it would be selfish of me to do otherwise.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for your words of support. You guys have helped me more than I can express. Aloha, Eric

Safe travels, I hope your dad's as comfortable as possible

Managed to find someone else, thank you for the offer though mate

No worries, glad you managed to get it sorted

I'd be happy to help, bro

Off-white suit, open pale blue or white shirt, brown belt and shoes

It's been months since I scrolled below the Rolex section, and this was the first time I saw this post, and just wanted to say how truly sorry I am to hear of this situation I've never been particularly close to my parents, especially my father. Not that there's ever been any bad blood between us, we're simply two very different people with nothing whatsoever in common, so we never wasted each other's time pretending otherwise, so you're indeed fortunate to have had a father who made such a strong impression on you, and as others have said above, I know you will be able to do what's right and make the time he has fantastic Loss is a funny thing, and although my parents are both still alive, I was always raised with the knowledge that I should have had an elder sister. There's not a day that's gone by since I was first told, that I have not grieved for all those life experiences which fate denied me: The camping trips, the arguments, the confidante, the woman who all girlfriends would have had to live up to, the nieces and nephews I would have had, but in my dreams and my heart, she is always with me, just as when the time comes, your dad will always be with you and your family Our past disagreements? I was raised watching American TV and reading American books, but in England and with over-protective English parents, and thus never 'got' that real life 'busting chops' element of American humor/interactions which you once described. It's only since watching recent shows, that my 'American Humor Firmware' has been upgraded, and I finally 'get it'. Burying the hatchet? There is no hatchet, brother, the fault was mine

:tu:

I've been a big fan of Tom's work since before he was mainstream

Hey T....good to hear from you bro. I agree...I must get on of these GMT's. Im actually looking at some coke's atm. I'll hit you up with a message soon as to get some suggestions...Im very new to the Rollies.

Talk soon.

Mike

Sounds like a plan, bro, look forward to hearing from you

:o :o

'Stunning', doesn't even come close... Absolutely flawless work and execution. Red hands are certainly enigmatic in their status, but that really is the icing on the cake of that build, and it fits perfectly

Thanks TeeJay for your view on the Millgauss. When I drive to work on the Las Vegas strip, there is a Jeweler who has a giant billboard

of the Millgauss. It is not as fetching as the GMT, but still a great looking time piece. No doubt it will be in the collection shortly. Is there a

watchaholics anonymous?

Only this place... Plenty of enabling, and no Twelve Step program

I bet that billboard looks stunning I know it's not the right piece for my collection (although some of the vintage Milgauss models would be a different matter ) but I can't deny it's place as one of the best reps of recent years, and unlike the DSSD, which has countless versions, they pretty much just hit it out of the park on the first try with that one, so it definitely deserves a place in the spotlight

I meant to ask, is your daughter still pursuing a career in tattooing? If so, I hope it's going well for her

I would say that the GMT's are my favorite along the Rolex line. I would love to get a coke bezel one day. well done Hambone.....enjoy.

Mike

Photos really do not do this variant justice in capturing just how magic/retro-tastic/Big-Pimpin/on the DownLow this watch is, bro,it's a marvel in contradictions in that it's eye-catching yet subtle at the same time The red of the bezel perfectly accents the red of the GMT hand, and somehow, just makes it really pop. The one I bought a few years ago was intended as a stag night auction for my friend's wedding, but the best man vetoed the idea so people wouldn't blow their beer budgets, so I kept the watch myself, and I have to admit, from the first time I opened the packaging, it totally grabbed me by the balls, and it has an intrisic quality which photos just never capture, so I can't stress strongly enough just what a 'must have piece' this one is for any collection

Yes Sir TeeJay, I am eyeing the Milgauss closely. This rep also seems to be a stellar watch. Do you agree?

100% The modern Milgauss isn't one which appeals to me personally (I'm not keen on the second hand, the mixed lume colors or the amount of mirror polishing for my own personal wear), but, I do think it is an incredibly well replicated watch, and equally, a very nice piece, infact, I'd go so far as to list it as one of the best of recent replications Given the past pieces you've had in your collection, where you live, and the work you do, I think it's a piece which would totally fit in to all those criteria, and is definitely the piece for you

I can give this away, if anyone needs it, just pay shipping..

Very tasty, that's faded really nicely Wish I could spare the shipping at the moment

Looking good

Wise words TeeJay, Sadly, I have fallen victim to this malady by way of Panerai. With luck , perhaps

the Rolex fetish will be under control, however, your heads up is duly noted and appreciated.

Here is another pic

Looking good As a former PAMophile myself, I know how the sickness takes hold, and sadly with Rolex, it is just, as bad, if not worse, as there's more model variants, and then sub-variants within the range of models. For example, we're both wearing GMT Masters, but they're both still apples and oranges in terms of comparing the two... As mentioned, it's just a case of which era/variations take your fancy at any given time :tu:

Thank you TeeJay

Be warned, Rolex is a sickness... It creeps up on you, but once it has you, there's no escape... Just a matter of what variations take your fancy at any given time, as these are likely to change over time and exposure...

Money well spent

Start by tightening the caseback as they are usually loose. Then put it on the vanity while you have a hot shower. No fog on the inside of the crystal? If it passes that test the I do the hot water test that Nanuq mentioned. Never had a problem, but I never even bother to test chrono watches. To many places for failure on those.

I've had several chronos, none of which flooded under the tests I mentioned above

I was going through some stuff today I'd been keeping in storage since before I got married, and came across the box set which came with my first EuroFakes Submariner, so I thought I'd set things up for a photo Not the best photo I've ever taken, but just a little bit of fun Have a great weekend, amigos