TeeJay

I definitely think context is the most crucial factor. Touching back onto the subject I raised the other day about what to wear to a friend's wedding reception being a prime example. For day to day wear, the 42mm Heritage is an absolutely awesome watch. It's clear and easy to read at a glance, the case is very rugged and durable, it goes with just about any clothing, and of course, being a stopwatch (with timing bezel as well) it is very practical (I would consider it a "Diver's Stopwatch" rather than a 'Racing Chronograph') If I was going out for the evening to a bar, I would probably keep it on with a nice shirt, but for a more formal occasion, it's just too big, and a 36mm DateJust is much more subtle and suitable. To be honest, a DJ is a great watch for most occasions, but of course, I wouldn't consider it as useful as the Heritage... The context and circumstances of use/wear, definitely play a major part in what is or is not 'too big'...

A four-sided nail buffer can polish up the bracelet sides a treat

I love the clasp Sure, it would be nice if it was more accurate, or if the leaves were at least stamped 'Tudor', but given that the original THC clasp is of the same design as the DSSD clasp, I honestly believe that it's a welding failure waiting to happen This kind of clasp, inaccurate as it may be, simply cannot fail in the same manner as the welded clasps, so for me, while it's an inaccuracy of replication, it is (IMHO) a functional improvement Sadly just one of those things which can occur with any watch But, as you say: Exactly It's none too shabby, and an excellent daily beater I believe the original Monte Carlo had a Rolex-branded clasp, as on models like the 1655. The original Heritage clasp, is much more substantial, as can be seen in this photo

Not quite 'no Shoes, no shirt, no service,' but just as amusing

Awesome, aren't they, and that's the look I'm going for Next time I'm in Tokyo, if I was to try to get in a public baths, I think someone would tap the sign

This is next on my planned to buy list, for a conversion project into a [near] 16800

Ahh, I see what you mean now Yeah, sadly that's where the pic crops Sandy really is a beauty Thanks, bro, I've got high hopes for it Some of the elements I've been planning for years, others, have been added as the inspiration for an idea struck me, and of course, I'm still refining the overall composition and layout till I get it just the way I want If I can have the finished piece look like it would be worn by these guys, I'll be happy

Oh man, that meant I had to look through a load of her galleries to find another pic Hopefully this one will work [Edit to add] But just incase...

Looking good, my man

When the hot weather really settles in, I'll be wearing this old favorite

Stunning, isn't she In the pic I linked, there's a dolphin tattoo on the outside of her right ankle Here's stencil 2.0 [Edit to add] Here're the two front stencils together (wind-bars are just for reference rather than 100% final positioning)

I had the idea for a while, but wasn't 100% on it till this morning The left hand side of the bodysuit is devoted to air, the right hand side is devoted to water, so it was a case of finding something suitable for the area, and then I remembered the ankle tattoo (link not work safe) of one of my favorite porno bunnies, Sandy aka Zsanett Égerházi, and thought that the composition of her tattoo might be along the right lines to balance against the cobra which will be going on my left side. Of course, a dolphin wasn't really what I had in mind, then I thought of a marlin and got drawing I'm re-drawing the stencil at the moment, just to further refine the design, so I'll post it up once it's done

We're getting a good and varied diet, infact, our freezer is stocked more healthily than the inlaw's freezer (who do do most of their shopping at Iceland ) Wow, that's one hardcore fish!

Thanks, bro, and spot on, it's a marlin The waves need a bit of tweaking, but I'm liking the overall composition Gonna be a bit uncomfortable for a few days after it's done though

Weather's taken a backward step here in the UK lately, so the Heritage is back on it's bracelet (has been for about a week really ) but yesterday, I decided to polish the outside edges of the links, as per the gen Funny what a difference a small chance can make

Thanks, M, it's much appreciated, bro Here's a sneak peak of future tattoo work for you, as I just finished this stencil for myself Placement is from the front of my right ribs/appendix area to traditional bodysuit centre-line. Kanji is already done (reads 'Hell on Earth' in Japanese) and included for allignment purposes (as are the lower cherry blosoms)

I just wanted to say a huge thankyou to those who contacted Admin with regards to my supporter status. Funds have been tight lately. Nothing serious, we have food in our freezer, and enough for day to day living, just nothing spare for any of the extras which make life that little bit more fun. When I can afford it, I'll be doing a forum fundraising project watch as my way of saying thankyou :drinks: :drinks:

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I would think it would be a matter of obtaining the gen crown and then sending it to be PVD coated by an individual company, so certainly not impossible. What might be difficult, however, might be if the coating on the crown, was being done separately to the coating on the rest of the watch case, I suspect that the two different PVD setups and treatments, might result in two different color finishes

:thumbsupsmileyanim: We've been told the dresscode is smart-casual, and shirt and trousers, so enough towards the formal end of the spectrum where the DJ would be more suitable than the Heritage, but not formal enough to go jacket, tie and pocket watch

If we were attending the wedding itself, I'd definitely be wearing a jacket, but we're only attending the evening reception, which is being held at a pub, so a little relaxation of the dress code will be okay As before though, none of the sleeving on my arm will be visible, even with my cuffs rolled

Fantastic choices +1 Absolutely ideal for the location I think I'd definitely be wearing a watch on NATO or Tropic-style strap in that kind of heat [Edit to add] This is the gift I'll be taking. The writing is "The Pursuit of Happiness" translated into Chinese

Thanks, I do like how it looks, but I can't claim credit for the idea, that's down to John Barrowman and the Torchwood Costume Department [Edit to add] Thought I'd take a combo shot

Thanks, M The dragon's body is essentially going to be an extended question mark/open-bottomed 9, looping round and up and over from the head, and then back down towards my left leg, with a load of cherry blossoms, wind and water thrown in for good measure Thanks, I think the DJ will be the right watch to wear, and the Heritage would be too much. I'll just have to hope no-one notices the R Word

Go for it, it makes a subtle, but clear distinction between a watch good for with a suit, to a watch more suited to formal occasions This is mine with the shirt I'll be wearing (cuffs will be rolled, as I'm not taking a jacket with me) Here's where I got the idea of a DJ on a strap... I'm thinking I will go with the DJ and just risk the comments