TeeJay

I've got my eye on the Louis Vuitton messenger bag, but I need to save my pennies first

Seeing as we're talking jeans here, I'd say whichever pair would last longest (although my preference is for paler jeans rather than dark blue) If we're talking asses, then ass number one (or should that be door number two ) would be my choice...

This is so true. I've had pairs of Levi jeans rip through in a matter of weeks after purchase, when all I was doing, was crouching down... (Note, they ripped through at the knees, not in the seat ) Since then, it's economy jeans all the way for me

I can't accomodate such a request right now, but give me 12 hours, and I'll see what I can come up with

Not directed at me, I know, but, I'll give a quick answer. No, I would not. Then again, I would not offer my services to people like that in the first place. If people choose to advertize their businesses in a certain manner, they must accept that they will get enquiries from all manner of people who frequent that place/thing. That, however, is an unecessary low blow. What someone does for their wages should never be ridiculed. If it were not for 'burger flippers', then millions of people would go without meals. Without street cleaners, our streets would be filled with garbage. Without restroom attendants, conveniences would look like they were hosed down with sewerage, and likely smell like it to. What people have to do to earn their wages is irrelevent in matters of pride, the only time it need be considered, is that those on lower incomes, have to be more carefull how they spend such income, so are less able to afford the luxury of choice in things. Just my .2c

The consistency of the lume can also vary between the hands and the dial markings, with one being brighter than the other. Although it's not too bad when the hands are brighter than the dial, as it's still possible to get the position, when the dial is brighter than the hands, it can be harder to judge where the hands are... Of all my watches, my PVD 111g has the best lume (and with hands slightly brighter than the dial) The lume on my 127 is the same order (hands brighter than dial), but it's not as long-lasting as the 111g's lume, hense, why, when I get enough spare cash, I'll be sending the 127 off to TWP for a a Plume job

The pair of jeans I'm wearing right now?

The Force

I'd say the Planet Ocean and the Carrera. The only reason I suggest the Carrera rather than the SMP, is that you mention that the reflection on the Carrera is annoying, where on the SMP, it would only be a case of 'improving', rather than 'solving'. If that makes any sense... Of course, if you're feeling really brave, roll a dice. You've already 'numbered' the watches on this thread, so all you need to do is roll. Dare you put your faith in the roll of a dice...

Indeed, it looks awesome. The bottom lug looks fine, but the top one looks just a little too distressed, and, as you say, how well it might hold up would be a concern. Not enough to stop it being an awesome strap

First ever random watch compliment last night (Meaning if I'm talking about my watches to someone, and they say "Nice watch", it's at least a topic of conversation. This was a totally unsolicited compliment ) We'd gone out for the evening with some friends, one of which, we are the godparents of her son. Now, my wife has always been rather jealous by how well I get on with this friend, as she knows that, if I were single, then she is absolutely my 'type', but, to the point. We were in the pub, and, as it was packed, had to stand, but, had managed to secure a space near the stairs, so we weren't quite as packed as the other saps I was wearing a long-sleeved Syrian top, so it wasn't as if my sleeves were pushed back, and, at one point, I saw Nicola look round and down, clearly trying to see my watch. I lifted it up, thinking she wanted to see the time, but she then said "That's a really nice watch!" ( ) I then pointed out Emily's HBB Aspen, and she was equally impressed by that too. When Emily then pointed out that she'd had a tattoo done on the inside of her wrist, she said that people often asked her if it was real. Nicola replied "The watch?! It's really nice!", to which Emily said "No, the tattoo..." I was quite surprized that I didn't get in trouble for being complimented by Nicola [Edit to add] I forgot to say, I was wearing the 029a I was wearing in yesterday's wrist check Maybe I ought to wear it more often

I admit, it took me a while to warm up to them, but, once I did, that was that. I am now an unashamed PAMophile (and coiner of said term ) As Hike pointed out, it's an 029a. I've had it a while, it just doesn't get much wrist time, so I felt it was due a little tour of duty Funny as it might sound, I'm not so keen on the 063. I feel the 24 hour numbers on the dial clutter things a bit, where on the 029, as they're on the bezel, although they're easily noticeable, there's just less 'cluttering', which in a way, makes them less conspicuous, despite being in such a prominent place Not as hot as your new avatar Police brutality FTW!

Absolutely awesome strap The shredded section by the top lug detracts a little from the appearance, but, other than that, the leather looks really good. Awesome combo, I bet it'll be getting a lot of wrist time

Hmm... Watches, phones and knives... I see a theme emerging I'll have to photograph something suitably tactical PS Awesome article, very informative and comprehensive

Some shots of what I'm wearing, as well as a teaser of an item for future review

Likewise, I don't have a problem with the general term 'Super Rep', as it refers to a class of watches with an exceptionally high level of fidelity, and the 'finishing touches' (like AR) which some other reps lack. However, I would point out, that if something is the 'Ultimate', then by definition, that's as good as it gets, and nothing can surpass it. I agree, it doesn't mean 'perfection' or 'exactness', but it does mean 'the best'. What good is 'the best', when something better is eventually released? Sure, the UPO is a nice watch, but, it's still not 1:1 perfect, so it's still possible that the factories could release a further issue of the watch with things like the logo flaw corrected. For the record, I'd like to point out that what they correct, in terms of one flaw, they will likely compensate by creating a different flaw (possibly narrower hour indices) so they still have the option to release an Absolutely Dead on Balls Accurate Perfect Version at some point in the future.

What they need, is for someone in the crew to pull the Rolley off their wrist Broccoli-style

As the man said, I'm lovin' it Wonder how long before the McWags find a way of having Bond flogging their McBurgers

Sorry, but I find that incredibly amusing. I don't envy enyone owning something which can be purchassed for the right price/from the right place. All that proves, is having the finances to do so. As anyone who's ever worked in retail will confirm, money is dirty. Filthy, infact. It's a means to an end, but certainly not the be all, end all of life... As I previously commented (in that case, Omega was the brand mentioned): I have a watch on my wrist. The dial says Panerai. That's good enough for me I know it means a lot to some, but in my scheme of things, a watch is a watch. If it tells the time, that's good enough definition of 'real' for my satisfaction PS Congrats to Nightstroker on winning the prize

Given how 'unknown' Panerai are as a brand, I wouldn't be too concerned about 'ultimate'. Just go for a dealer you know you can trust, and go for whatever you like Even people who say "Is it real??" about a Rolex likely wouldn't know a Real Genuine Rolex if it was slapped round their face. A Panerai isn't even going to register on their radar, other than as a perversely large watch (which they'll either love or hate) They certanily won't know details

You know what watches like these: make me think? FAKE Not so much because of cost, just because they look so different from the historical standard, that it's almost like Canal St crap Sorry Mr NFL, that goes for you to

A thought just occured to me about the Chanel. I've never handled a full-ceramic version, so I can't describe it's 'tactile experience' from my own experiences. However, I would assume, that it will feel different to an SS watch. Possibly lighter, possibly heavier, but definitely different. Could this be what is being refered to as 'feeling cheap'? Don't forget, even genuine Rolex bracelets feel 'cheap and tinny' (the most frequent complaint about them), simply because people have a certain expectation of a Rolex. Could be the same situation here, where someone is expecting it to feel a certain way, when instead, it would be quite possible that it might feel different to that expectation, simply due to the materials involved.

Again, with the not mentioning names Code of Silence... If you've received bum merchandise, then unless you inform the community about the problem, and who you got the watches from, then others could equally have bad deals from them. Wanting to keep names out of things is noble, but in these situations, counter-productive. We are not just individuals here, we are a community. To have a community, we need Communication and Unity, and this Code of Silence does nothing to help that. I'm sorry to hear that the deal has gone south, and hope you have a satisfactory resolution. As mentioned, I wouldn't buy on a friend's behelf. Buying something as a gift for a friend, at ones own expense, is one thing, acting as an intermediary is a bit more risky. Sorry to hear that you found that out, and, as above, best of luck with getting a satisfactory resolution