TeeJay

Thanks for the kind words, bro Last night was a bit hectic, as it was too late for us to do anything, but, as it was so cold, we knew we could leave Patches in her hutch over night without anything untoward happening, so this morning we put her in a Kurt Geiger shoe box, and buried her next to the cat who died a few months back. We've still no idea why she died... Sometimes people just die... Sudden adult/infant death syndrome, I believe they call it... I guess this was just the guinea equivalent. She's at rest now, so all is as well as can be

Thanks Indeed, I don't think there's anything as heart-warming as when one animal helps another

Thanks, and indeed, I'm sure she's already acquainted herself with my first two guineas, Scampi and Chips, who passed about fifteen years ago. I think what we'll do, is adopt another after Christmas, so we can give another guinea a home, and it'd be a shame to let Patches' hutch go to waste, if there's an unwanted guinea in need of a good home

Thanks for the condolences, it is much appreciated

Indeed it is, it's still worth it though

Thanks, amigo, luckily, I was able to tell her right away, as it's just passed midnight here, and I literally only found Patches a few moments before making the post, and to be honest, she's taking it better than me. I hope all's well with you, I've noticed you've made posts to your section, so guessing you're back working? If so, I'll likely be putting in an order soon

I just found my wife's guinea pig, Patches, dead in her hutch. Absolutely no reason as to why, it appears that she simply lay down and 'stopped'. She was a wonderful guinea, with a personality and friendliness way above our other guineas. We adopted her when she had been found in someone's back garden, and gave her the best life we could. When we first got her: Always getting into mischief: Right up to the end, she was happy, friendly, and full of character. Even though she was my wife's guinea, she really was 'Daddy's Girl'. Sweet dreams.

Indeed, it looks very good Good pearl, depth rating isn't too big, HE valve appears to be correctly offset, and the end links even look like 9 piece... My only concern might be the crown and CGs, but other than that, it's a beauty

Indeed, it's scary but true. There are some really stupid people out there. The scary thing, is how they don't even realize it. For example, my mother in law is a teacher, and also privately tutors kids at home. One time, she had cancelled a pupil's lesson (I forget why, but the result was that no one was home) The pupil's parents apparently forgot the lesson had been cancelled, as they dropped him off, then left without even making sure he had come in for the lesson. Fortunately, the neighbours heard him knocking on the door, and took him in for the duration of his lesson. I'm not sure if they said anything to his parents, but we were all utterly appalled that a parent could simply leave a child without checking they were being received properly. Even more so, as the child's mother, is the manager of a very large, and busy store in town. Scary doesn't begin to cover it. Someone who one would hope to be a competent and educated adult, behaving in such an irresponsible manner with their own child's safety.

Absolutely, such a versatile watch Cool, have the recent SMP releases been cured of the 'missing 3' marker?

That's a good reason not to take it off, bro

Would you say that your beater is the 'old favorite', or just the most functional as a beater? I think I'm starting to see how people can 'get over' PAMs I'm sure you'll re-acquire one in the future As per Robbie's thread, of all my watches, of all the ones I would sell if I had to, the SMP is the one I would keep, as it's just so versatile

I think it's a case of what's appropriate for the occasion, rather than the salaries of the people involved. I feel it is like Robbie said, it is a matter of confidence and being comfortable with what one is wearing. Indeed, the majority of people won't notice a watch at all, let alone what it is, or, given the quality of watches we wear, suspect them to be reps I wear what I'm comfortable with. If someone else has a problem with it, it's their problem, not mine

That's a lot of apps, bro, I'm on 5 pages, but some of them are quite empty. In order, they are: 1. Meteorological/Location related. 2. Games/Lifestyle. 3. Daily functions like organizer, alarm, camera, etc. 4. Emergency functions such as one call, emergency call etc. 5. Functional apps like flashlight, shazam etc. I tend to keep it on 'screen 3', and then scroll sideways as needbe I know what you mean though, it's such a versatile tool, I can't imagine how I made do without it

My recent 'epiphany' regarding my 2531.80 got me wondering if anyone else has an 'old favorite'... A watch you loved as soon as you got it, but stopped getting wrist time due to more recent purchases, but which you eventually came back to wearing full-time/regularly? Share your story

That's an awesome watch, bro, congratulations on another fantastic project

It's likely that the movement simply needs regulating. Don't try and take it to any 'big' jewelers, but look for independent jewelers/watchsmiths instead. Best of luck with your search for a watchsmith PS The Planet Ocean is an awesome watch, I know you'll enjoy wearing it

I'm not a big Rolex fan, but that was an awesome read Thanks for taking the time to put it together

I guess it's all a matter of personal tastes, but having only seen them on rubber straps, seeing an HBB on a bracelet just looks wrong...

You're absolutely right, 1:1 should mean precisely that. Sadly, it's as much a marketing term as a true description...

The article says who he is Just in case:Jason Momoa. He starred in Baywatch and Stargate:Atlantis. Playing a tough guy on screen, and being a tough guy, are pretty different things From what I've read, he's a pretty laid-back surf guy, not at all like his onscreen persona... That's for sure... A friend of mine got glassed in college. Not nice...

I just read this, and I'm shocked Best wishes to Jason for a full and speedy recovery

That's a really informative write up, definitely required reading for anyone interested in modding

For me, I think it would have to be this one: The issue of it being rep or gen doesn't come into my mind, simply because I have this one, which I bought with inheritance from when my gran died. Rep or not, this watch will always have sentimental value for me. If I bought a new gen 2531.80, then it might be gen, but it wouldn't be the watch I bought with my inheritance, so no sentimental value whatsoever... Okay, onto my other reasons, as sentimentality is not always the best way to make a decision... It's a water-resistant divers watch on an SS Bracelet. I will never have to worry about getting it wet, as I know the case is water-resistant. It's on SS, so I don't have to worry about a leather strap getting wet and rotting, even if the watch itself (such as my Radiomir) could survive the dunking... The watch is versatile. It looks good with a suit, but also looks good with jeans and a T-Shirt. To put it simply, the watch looks good period. The color of the bezel and dial adds to it's visual appeal. In dimly lit conditions, or from a distance, it can look black, so subtle. When well lit, or fired by sunlight, the blue iridescence of the bezel is astonishing, but in a subtle, understated way. It has a WOW factor, but it's subtle. It's like comparing a Spyker, to a Ferrari. Both catch the attention, but one does it subtly, the other slaps you in the face... Onto other reasons... Mechanics/functionality... It has a date window, a second hand, and minute indices, so precision time-keeping is a possibility, even if it is not always a necessity. Try that with a Radiomir The bracelet is well engineered, as is the clasp, which is sturdy and functional, but aesthetically pleasing. The diver's extension is easier to deploy than a Submariner diver's extension, and made to the same sturdy standard as the primary clasp. Why else do I like this watch? Well, it's worn by James Bond On a more serious note, it's also worn by Prince William. Now, I'm no Royalist, and the Prince is hardly an idol of mine, but, he's worn an Omega Seamaster for years, both as a civilian, and while a member of the armed forces. The fact he's carried on wearing it while in the forces, rather than getting a G-Shock to smack around, shows either utter indifference to the watch, or a real appreciation for its capabilities. Given the kind of crazy money he could afford to be dropping on a watch, I think his choice shows the Omega to be an all round 'good watch'. How does that play into the rep/gen debate, well, to be honest, I've never felt the rep to be inferior to the gen, Infact, I've seen a gen SMP for sale with defects on the bezel insert which many here would complain about on a rep... Might the Japanese movement in mine crap out and die? Sure it could. If it does, I'll replace the movement... Cheaper for me to do that than to buy a whole new watch, and probably cheaper than Omega might charge to service the watch (definitely cheaper than what Rolex would charge to service a watch ) At first, I loved Rolex, but when I read John B. Holbrook II's comparitive review, I was immediately swung over to Omega, and my appreciation for the brand has never faded. Sure, I might've gone through the PAM Phase, and not given the Omegas any wrist time, but, my appreciation for them has always remained, and I simply can't say the same about Rolex... Once I tried on a gen Sub, my expectations of them were destroyed, and as a company, they have never impressed me enough with regards evolving technology like AR coatings, Superluminova, or re-designing the flimsy Oyster clasps... (until very recently)... So yeah... Omega SMP for me, all the way Robbie, since you first posed the 'Three watch' question, I've been debating selling off the majority of my collection The only thing stopping me, is that I know I won't make enough money from the sales to make it truly worth my while That said, if it's broke me out of my PAMophilia, that can only be a good thing Have a good weekend, my friend

Nice I'm still wearing the SMP...