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For sure, bro, but, there's a fine line between wearing something with pride, and flashing it like a poser Indeed, there'll always be the inadequates out there who have to bring others down to make themselves feel bigger, but, that's still no reason to actually live up to their accusation, heck, what better way to deflate such a person than being so understated about something, all they do is draw attention to their own inadequacies

Absolutely awesome find I'm not much into Tags, but I can totally appreciate the historic value of such a find, especially for those who are into historic Tags

Other than the revision (apologies for taking the liberty, but it's the kind of information folks need to know) that's the perfect recipe for an awesome Planet Ocean

I think that's most likely what will eventually transpire, if he ever makes the attempt to contact us in the future. Thanks for the input and support, it's much appreciated

That's just shocking, that watch needs immediate wrist time All joking aside, those are both really nice watches, I'm sure you'll get a lot of pleasure from them

Thanks, bro, that's the plan

No problem, Darius, just glad to be of help

Thanks To be honest, I don't see it as courage, as I don't see it as something to be afraid or ashamed of, it's just something I'm curious if it has a name Now, to admit that I was seriously OCD about my cutlery drawer, or go back three times to check a door is locked, or have an unhealthy attraction to garden produce, those things take courage to own up to I'm just trying to see if there's a name for this compulsion But yes, this is an awesome community, with more than it's fair share of medical professionals PS No, I'm not actually OCD about my cutlery drawer, attracted to garden produce or keep checking a locked door, those were just examples off the top of my head for things which someone really could feel embarrassed about revealing

No, I haven't finally flipped my lid, folks, I'm just hoping a psychologist might be able to give me some help with the name of a particular phobia/compulsion. Let me set the scene: For as long as I can remember, I have felt compelled to wear identification of some kind (ID bracelets, dog-tags etc) as I have always had a dread of being unidentified, or, more precisely, being unidentifiable post-mortem. It's not a case of being worried about being 'forgotten by history', or not 'leaving my mark on the world', that doesn't bother me in the slightest, but the idea of winding up a 'John Doe' really bothers me. (Not enough that I experience any anxiety or panic, but enough that I feel compelled to wear identification) I haven't worn an ID bracelet since I was a child, but, I do wear dog-tags with my details on (as would be the case with military-issued dog-tags) This isn't a case of going for the 'military-chic' look, or wanting to look like some kind of tough guy, it is literally just a case of wanting to be identifiable, and they are the easiest means to that end. My question, is is there a name for this phobia/compulsion? Thanks in advance

Thanks, I'm sure it will be a great day, I'll be sure to post some non-indentifying photos after the event (I've already seen what can happen when people post personal photos online, only to have them used for shits and giggles ) I pay it gladly

Thanks, amigo The funny thing was, I never felt self-conscious about the size of the watches, or what others would think about the size of them, my issue, was literally overnight, just like a light-switch being flipped, I suddenly felt no connection to the watches. In a sense, it was the feeling one might get trying on a friend's watch: The appreciation of the watch itself is still there, but, there's always the understanding that it belongs to someone else. That's how I feel now about my PAMs (especially my 127, which spent nearly half the year in a jewellers) I can still put it on, and think "Yep, that's a nice, clear dial, nice and easy to tell the time..." it just does not feel like it's 'my watch' anymore. The Omegas, on the other hand, even the X-33 which I was never particularly fond of till I fitted a Seamaster rubber strap, just feel like 'my property'. It's not the size issue either, as I'm still happy to wear my Planet Ocean Big Size, it's just an abrupt termination of connection to the PAMs. Oh well, I've still got the watches I bought with my gran's inheritance, so I'm happy The SFSO is a watch I love the look of in photography, but when I tried one on, it just didn't grab me, as I felt the dial was too small in comparison to the case-size, like putting a Submariner dial in a Planet Ocean Big Size case

Exact same question from me as well Well, okay, I didn't pay the whole amount upfront, but I have paid the whole amount... Does Kruzer need my shipping details, or have they already been passed over?

A few quick answers, I'm hoping others will be able to fill in my blanks 1. What you like is important, not what is 'the popular option' 2. Pass 3. Pass 4. The date window on the 45mm Planet Ocean appears further to the left than on the 42 mm Planet Ocean, because in a way, it is. The 42 and 45 both use the same movement, so the datewheel is the same distance from the center of the dial, but, due to the larger dial on the 45, it means there is 'extra dial' between the edge of the date window, and the edge of the dial, giving the impression of the datewindow on the 45 being further to the left, than on the 42 I hope that answers a few of your questions

Absolutely. Those are things you simply cannot do if you want to be taken seriously. As above, there is no watch. By the time you go for the interview, it has to be a part of your arm, something you don't even consider as being there. That's the only way to pull off wearing a nice watch without looking like a wannabe

The thing you have to bear in mind, is that it's not the cash cost of the watch which will raise eyebrows, but the fact that it has 'Rolex' on the dial In the minds of the general populace, while Rolex is the luxury watch people know, it's also the watch which they know is copied, so to most folks, Rolex = Fake I've worn my 127 (and other PAMs) in company where people could afford to be buying the genuine article, but no one even raised an eyebrow. It could have been that they clocked them as reps, and were being polite, it could have been that they thought I'd sold a kidney and bought one, or, it could have been that they simply did not know the brand, so did not know the cash cost, therefore the question of it being 'real or fake' never even crossed their minds. For someone to call someone else out for wearing a rep shows a real lack of class and manners, but that's not to say that someone might not have such suspicions privately... The easiest way to avoid such suspicions, is to 'stay below the radar', by either wearing a watch which is in your financial reach, or, wearing a rep of a brand which is unknown out of watch enthusiast circles. Before I got into reps, I'd never even heard of Panerai or Vacheron Constantin (although I had heard of Pateks, as Eric Lustbader often writes them into his novels)

To be honest, it's not impossibly long I just compared the clasps on my Planet Ocean and my Daytona (Shock horror, yes, I actually have one, I just never wear it ) and they're actually the same length

Indeed, those're the clasps which rather 'let the side down'. That said, with the more recent watches like the GMTIIc and the Deep Sea it looks like Rolex as a company has decided that the "if it's don't broke, then don't try to fix it..." motto isn't always the best policy, when innovations in technology allow for a better quality product, so maybe there's hope for them yet [Edit to add] I'm having trouble re-fitting the stock bracelet to the X-33... The 'end links' of the bracelet are the kind which are hollow, with the wire loops inside, which the springbar passes through, and that would mean bending a springbar... However, strangely, the actual bracelet itself, composes individual sections for the outer links, inner links, and the highlight links next to the center links

Thanks for taking the time to post such an awesome story I think I've just made the same journey myself. After spending the past year wearing nothing but PAMs, I've found them leaving me totally cold, and I'm back wearing my Omegas. I have to admit, the GMTIIC has got my interest. If I was going to wear a Rolex, I think it would be that one, but, the visibility of the dial, compared to the Omegas, is still the deal killer for me. Not so much a case of the size, just the visibility of the indices and hands. Maybe I will pick one up at some point, but, I think for now, I'll stick with the Omegas Not too big, not too small, but just right

No problem at all I look at it this way: Someone making 'gestures' to 'accidentally on purpose' display a watch, will only ever be thought of as a showoff and poseur. If someone can afford a gen watch, then the cost involved, would be less significant to them, than it would be to someone who, could not necessarily afford a gen, but treats a rep with the same value and respect, so you'll find people wearing very nice and expensive watches, but treating them like a Casio, and totally unaware of it, rather than someone posturing to get the watch displayed 'just so'. I think the only way to prevent that, is to be so comfortable with the watch, that one forgets one is even wearing it. That way, any gesture which might expose the watch, will be received as being a natural gesture, rather than an affected one. If you rotate between several watches, then just wear that particular watch for a week or so prior to the interview, and keep it on at all times. Eventually, you'll just forget you're wearing it, and there won't be any 'showy gestures' If someone compliments you on the watch, just say "Thanks..." It doesn't need any more of an explanation than that You have to wear the watch, rather than letting it wear you. Just remember, there is no watch...

You're absolutely right there, the weight of the watch, and the shape of the caseback plays a huge part. Indeed, the watch does feel better on rubber, possibly because of the reduced weight, possibly because the rubber is a naturally more tactile substance than the SS bracelet. Either way, the Planet Ocean bracelet itself, is a very comfortable one, and I'd attribute that to the shape of the links, and reduced contact with the wrist, making it 'feel' like there's less contact... I'll try re-fitting the factory strap to my X-33, as that has the same shape links, but a flatter caseback than the Planet Ocean, that'd certainly be a better test of the comfort of the bracelet itself

As I mentioned before, the best way to wear it, is to 'not wear it'. There is no watch. That way, any appearances from beneath cuff are entirely natural and unaffected, rather than any gestures like fiddling, shooting the cuffs, or deliberately exposing it. Zen and watches. It doesn't get much better And of course, best of luck with the interview

This is likely down to the differences in the weights and tactile qualities of the metals being used, ie Platinum rather than SS, I would think I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that Indeed, I've always like how Subs look, I just wasn't impressed by how it felt... At least, not how it felt at gen price... Reduced price, then sure, that's not so bad I know what you're refering to there, afterall, small links allow for greater conformity to the wearer's wrist Although it's not quite the same principle, I find that the Planet Ocean bracelet is very comfortable, as the curves of the links, mean that it is only making contact with the wrist in at certain points, rather than total contact, like with a Sub, or even SMP bracelet... I'd be interested for your feelings on that one Likewise. Not just the method of closure and opening, but the actual structure of the sections themselves, having more material in the sections, yet the actual height of the clasp when closed, is no greater than the height of a Sub clasp when closed... In essence, cramming more engineering and strength, into the same sized package That's a big from me That's top notch customer service there, bro I know what you mean about not wanting to buy real stones. A while back, the diamond popped out of my wife's engagement ring while she was working, and was lost to infinity. (hopefully, a cleaner found the stone and pawned it) When I first bought our engagement rings, hers was a silver ring with a 'pink stone' of somekind (probably just colored glass) but when it was cloned into Platinum, the jeweler insisted on putting a diamond in instead of a colored stone (which would've looked awesome with the grey-hue of Platinum) When the diamond was lost, we considered replacing it with a pink tourmaline, which would have cost pence, but, the jeweler (a different one that made the ring) had to obviously charge a labor cost, and, as we decided to claim on the insurance, they were only prepared to pay the full bill, if it was a like for like stone, so she wound up getting another diamond Had it been a case of just paying it ourselves (but after all, that's what insurances are paid for ) we would've just bought the cheaper stone and gone with that I went into the jewelers and confirmed the details of my wedding ring The company he's sourced the work to, can't put the engravings on curved Titanium, so we're compromising with a half-court ring instead. Curved on the inside, and with the same thickness at the sides, but with a flat outer surface, which will be able to take the engravings properly. I also took in some photographic reference, and he agreed that media-blasted Titanium should provide a near identical match to the engraved Naquadah of the Stargate, where Platinum wouldn't be dark enough, Stainless Steel would be the wrong color, and Tungsten would be too dark, so Titanium was the way to go He also agreed, that this ring should look the nuts when it's done, I think he's as keen to see it as I am

Ahh, I have to admit, I thought the center one looked like the better stone, so I figured that would be the diamond I guess it just goes to show that substitutes can look every bit as good as the original And with that in mind, I'm off to the jewellers to finalize the details of a faux-Naquadah ring

I wouldn't put Rollies down for their size, but they are too small for my personal requirements... No, the bracelets aren't flimsy, the individual links are well crafted, and yes, the bracelets are very comfortable to wear. However. The clasps of the bracelets are extremely flimsy. The comment has been made by many reviewers, and it's one that I agree with. Compare the internals of the clasp of a Sub, with the internals of the clasp of an SMP. It is obvious just from a visual inspection that the Omega clasps are sturdier than the Rolex clasps. That is not confined to the gen watches, but reps as well. Yes, Rolex clasps are functional, but, they could be better engineered, such as Omega clasps are. I would not disagree that Rolexes are comfortable watches, but, I feel the SMP is an equally comfortable watch. However, I would point out, that when I first tried on a Submariner, I was not impressed with it. It did not actually feel like a prestigious watch. It did not feel like it was worth the pricetag, and that was why I bought the rep instead. However, when I wore the rep, that actually felt like value for money. Incredibly comfortable watch, and one which I feel meets the feel of the gen I tried on, but, I would still say that the SMP feels as comfortable, and would definitely say that the Omega clasp is more sturdily constructed than the Rolex clasp

Interesting indeed, thanks for sharing