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lol.. speechless. I shouldn't even post this.

I don't have any gold on any watches. Dare (DARE!!) I say that two tone blue is, well.. I'd throw it into rotation! I must be getting old.

woody

rodents

I love this. Tell me more. I'm wearing the Tag.

My collection has always been more lean then mean. I've found through trial and error that try as I might, I do love Rolex sport models, but they are far from the end all be all. The Yacht master is a gorgeous watch. I had two, both gave me absolutely no satisfaction to wear and they are both gone. I like Panerai, but have yet to purchase more than my first model. Very interesting watch to behold. I was dying for a Omega Seamaster. I was even at one point trying to trade/sell my TAG to fund a gen. I got the rep, and it did nothing for me. I sold it almost right away. I definately wanted to make sure I sold it before I had to worry about the horror that buffing that bracelet must be. I'm at the point where I want to nurture the collection I do have, instead of frantically try to obtain more than I need. Now I find myself refining what I have, purchasing watch tools, shopping watch winders. Maintaining not obtaining. I'd like another gen.

As the title says, how old are you guys? Lets poll it out, so we can see the ratio. Its not public, so if you don't want to post your age you can still vote anonymously. I'll be 31 on Oct. 2.

Fantastic! Great pics and I immediately loved the watch. Damn that 21j mvmt. But at that price...

Where I was blind, now I can see.

Wow. Wow! Did you see the TAG Monaco V4? "The First Mechanical Movement to Replace Traditional Pinions".. Its got drive belts like a damn engine!

Good thing Ken makes the big bucks, what with such panache for fine autos.

Gone out for a little thrill ride eh? Thats pretty funny about the cop. 911 turbo? You just got it? Is it factory stock? I thought you had a Cayanne S?

bump for new pics

Robbie. I remember when you showed up here. I told you I loved you! I pray that you never have to leave until you're ready to go. I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a little selfish (of me) to hope you can find some distraction here, because I'd like to see you around more. Who else can type over 4 paragraphs for a wristshot. My thoughts and prayers for sure brother.

For those that aren't sure how to resize, it can be done quick and dirty like in "paint" which is on everyones windows based PC, so no excuses. Open the picture with paint. (Start > Programs > Accessories > Paint) Select Image > Stretch/Scew Change the 100 in horizontal and vertical to 35. Thats the number I usually default to. Save the picture. Voila! Thanks for posting this thread, it's helpful for both new and old members alike, just for different reasons.

so my word makes you think of some guy named Thomas? TT?

Penis

Dont forget to screw it back down after your time is set!Also, try to push down and feel the threads line up by screwing backwards before you tighten it down, to prevent cross threading.

Since your back, pictures soon?

Man, that is rediculous. What an interesting looking watch.

**New pictures added 09/10 strap on watch** We all hate the stock straps that come with our Panerai. No longer do they have to be thrown away or chucked in your sock drawer. I've tried a few methods to salvage these straps, and believe I have something worth sharing. It's actually quite simple. A big thanks to CBR over on RWI for providing me with a replacement strap set! Like I said, I've tried a few methods and lost a few straps to the process. On that, stay away from bleach and microwaves. Take your rep strap and pull the buckle and metal tubes out so your left with just the hides. Use a wire brush (I used a BBQ grill brush) to scrub the strap in the sink, wet, to rough it up a bit. Apply a generous helping of Comet (the one with bleach in it) to the strap, and scrub it into the strap with your wire brush. I like comet over bleach because it doesnt change the stitching color very much, and doesn't eat the leather up. These straps consist of a thin layer of leather with rubber padding and foam underneath. Leave a pasty layer of comet on the strap and let it sit for an hour or so. Scrub again. You will see the glossy brown coating they paint on the straps scrub away. Rinse the strap thoroughly, and pat dry with a towel. You will be left with a cool distressed looking light brown strap. At this point, you can wait until the strap is completely dry overnight and apply some brown shoe polish. This will darken the leather. After you use the shoe polish, you can then repeat the whole process and have a slightly darker brown strap with consistant coloring throughout the strap. The shoe polish is optional and can also be simply left on and not scrubbed back off. You can play around with this process until you reach your desired goal. Just dont apply the shoe polish to the leather while its still wet. After being rinsed, still damp. You can see on the far right is the strap that had shoe polish applied and was rescrubbed. It is darker. Shoe polish, center. Shoe polish, center (again). Note the untouched factory strap loop next to the refinished strap loops. Ugly, shiny and cheap looking by comparison. Prior to polishing with brown shoe polish: After darkening with shoe polish:

I like to think I can take halfway decent pictures, but whenever I try to get a wristshot there's ghosts in the machine! I can't get a good one to save my life. Edit: One of the tells I immediately look for on SFSO is the end links and yours look gen. Did you reprofile them? Excellent watch, excellent picture.

God gave you teeth for a reason. Be a man!