TeeJay

I just wondered if it might've been a stock photo rather than a new photo Did you keep the black dial variant as well, I remember you ordering both, and then trying to decide which variant to keep

I can kind of see their point, in so much as they would have taught the students XYZ procedures, and it could confuse them to see someone using ABC procedures, but to be honest, I think they were being a tad oversensitive and insensitive to your own experience and expertise. On a more important note, how did the dive go? Is your wife now certified?

Mine was aqcuired through trade, but was originally from JMB's contact (J, is that pic you posted mine, or the replacement you ordered?) I would recommend WatchEden as a source

Personally speaking, I let mine run down. I wouldn't keep a car on a rolling road in the garage just to keep the engine running, so I don't view a watch as any different, in that it's a mechanical device with moving parts, so really can't see the point in keeping them running if they're not being worn, it's but a moment's work to restart and reset them when needed

Much appreciated, my friend

That'll solve the problem :tu:

Looking good :tu:

I don't know the reference number, but that 1675 is absolutely stunning

Stunning

Thanks, bro, that's a fine piece you're sporting And before anyone suggests I simply swap wrists... That's like sleeping with your sister: Probably looks okay to the unknowing observer, but it still feels creepy and wrong

I'm afraid to say my wrist is naked I accidentally nicked my wrist yesterday afternoon in exactly the spot where my watch moves to any time my wrist goes above the horizontal, so wearing a watch would just interfere with and impede the healing, so until it does, I'm going to have to make do with my iPhone, and try and ignore the creepy feeling of having nothing on my wrist :bangin:

It's not just walking though, but everytime the wrist is moved, be it walking, wanking, bathing, food prep etc, all of that counts to the revolution count... I was going to say I've never had a power reserve issue with a watch, even though my lifestyle is pretty sedentary, but I just had a thought while writing: I'm ambidextrous but do most things with my right hand, and wear my watch on my right wrist: My watch gets more movement than the watch of a right-hander who wears their watch on their left wrist, and equally, I only take watches off to exhange them, so again, they still get movement while sleeping and showering... Even if I've worn a watch long enough for the one in the watch box to have wound down, once I put it back on ( I always give a few winds and shakes to get it running again) I've never had any issue with 'mid-wear stoppage'

I'm not a fan of homage pieces, but nice acquisition

I'm using a 5517 case for my Snowflake build, it just depends on what degree of accuracy to the original you want to go

It may be wishful thinking that they'll step up and pay, but, I'm equally hopeful for more work from a more reliable existing client, so it's not out of the realms of possibility Just needs things to fall into place properly, but I'm not giving up hope

Essentially just a matter of replacing the pin, but I'm not sure on the ease to source... Another option, is to simply replace the clasp, or bracelet, or even fit the watch onto a strap (I'd highly recommend the Tropic-style as above) No need to sacrifice the watch head to the alter of the workbench due to such a minor issue

What a douchebag

So very true

If you're that worried about being called out, you don't need better products, you need friends with better manners...

Stick with the Snowflake

Ahh, I can't see 20 years achieving that kind of brown color, afterall, 16800's still have black inserts That said, I do have a 6542-esque project planned which will feature some non 'period-accurate' parts

At the moment, I'm being messed around by some waste of space clients who seem to think they don't need to pay me, but, if they get their shit together ( ) then the planned work should cover the expences of the trip Probably safer to say I won't be able to make it I know it'll be a good one though

I don't trust the trusted dealers enough to buy watches from them... Do you really want my thoughts on their offers of servicing and waterproofing?

Consistency/realism... That's not to say it has to be heavily abused, but as above, a watch which had been exposed to enough sun to get that level of insert fading, would not be in safe queen condition

As JMB said, it's a fantastic watch when viewed in its own right: Not ideal for a project in so much as swapping in gen parts, but an absolutely awesome watch in its own right, as Woof*'s photos show (NATO strap not included in the order) Out of the box, it is at the very least shower/bath/swimming pool water-resistant, and makes for a great daily beater (not ideal for suit wear, but would be acceptable for thus on a bracelet) At the moment, mine's on what can only be described as a cross between a NATO and a cuff-strap which I threw together from some webbing scraps (no photo available at present...) All I can say, is buy one, you won't regret it