Victoria

FRIDAY V is back, and I'm wearing his Vintage strap on the CzarCzar PAM 118! Ain't it gorgeous? Tobacco dial compliments V's browny-reddish strap nicely! SATURDAY I'm joining a fitness spa in February, and this is the Swiss Army watch I've chosen for working out. Eh. My cute Fila trainers, and an iPod Shuffle because the big one slows me down. SUNDAY Sundays are bling days for me, so I'm taking out my bad girl -- the Rolex Datejust with black dial and ice. I could be naked, but I would still look good with only a Rolex on. ...have a good one! @Hyster & Scoobs: Thanks lads!! I love those two pics too, and the PAM 118 especially. It's so smooth when you wind it. Swiss guts.

NIXON WATCH! The Chalet? Whichever it is, it certainly makes a change from these Wristies. (Lab tech? Oh hello, "Doc" Savage. Pathologist!)

I have one for the OEM Bordeaux, though the chap didn't have one available for TeeJay. He would look into it, he said though. In general, I look at the Risti Acc. Corner: hxxp://www.network54.com/Forum/353393/ Right now, a strap which would look killer on your Radiomir is this on "sale" for $380 (you can probably offer him $350). The very covetted Jules Verne 26mm strap: I have yet to buy one, but I will, I will... I just (re-)bought my Nokia phone, because I hate change. It does everything a Crackberry does, but I have to say, I'll have to look into your phone when I'm in the market for one! Those shots were as clear as FxrAndy's Alps one.

A really nice Shuffle, e.g.: Only problem I can see, is that he needs to have a dedicated computer since it will erase your songs if connected to a different one, each time. Something which depends on his deployment situation (guys take turns at field HQ computers, to send emails to-and-fro. Not always do you get the same computer). Charging it might be tricky too, unless his CO allows him to leave it plugged in for a while. I'm guessing if he's in charge of 220 men and women, he might be a Major, so it's okay. The great thing about that, is you don't need to plug that in. The best things in life truly are free.

Excellent! You're a great friend. These men and women also need encouragement and human warmth. From my cousins, I know that they LONG to receive snail-mail letters. Something more personal than an email. I'm sure you would, but don't forget to write him in long-hand, so that his name will be read out when the post arrives. My cousin. My hero, serving alongside Britain's finest. (Editted photo) God, I'm crying as I write. I love your buddy without knowing him...

It looked like a Delaurian for a minute! At half the price, no doubt. Congrats, Helmut, and nice to see you posting here too again!

Welcome back, V! I only mentioned you like 10 times in the past 2 days...

My cousin is serving in Afghanistan, after a tour of Iraq. His sister gave him UV-blocking Armani sunglasses. He really appreciated that, coming in handy in both countries. That's my suggestion. Please relay my deep appreciation to your buddy, HikeUSA. God bless him.

He's a huge man (6'5"?), and the PO looks just right on him. Clarkson teased James May (when not?) by twirling the bezel around, so the pearl doesn't point to the 12 marker. May has a phobia about that...actually, so do I. It has to be JUST at 12, or else it drives me banshee-mad. (S10E1, in case you're interested in seeing that) Would love to know what bigass watch the Hamster wears. Outsized Cartier Tank, it looks like. Mind you, he looks like he's 5'2". @Bigpops: Wow! Just realised you and I targetted the same things in our replies: height and the twirling of the bezel. Your watch or mine? @The Mentalist: Thanks. I saw Pugwash's screenshots, but the newer S10 episodes have Hammond wearing this white-dial, more rectangular watch than the Tag Monza below: ...here are two of James May and his watch. A Movado??

I love Jeremy Clarkson for his unfettered attitude, which if he were an American presenter, would've had him fired quicker than you can say Don Imus. But I'm in rare opinion with the Grauniad when they mentioned that he's not given to "considered opinions". That was plainly shown when Clarkson insisted that sharing one's bank account with the world is no problem -- confident no one can do anything with it, like say take money from it. He did so after discs on 25 million people containing sensitive info were lost/stolen, and people were worried their info was compromised. He said, Rubbish! and printed his bank account info in his weekly tabloid column. Well guess what? It was hacked, and some wag debited

You and Tootall should. And V. The latter posts his straps in the Panerai thread, so I'm guessing you can too. (Beautiful strap, Peepshow! Love the billiard balls shot)

No no, E. Just PM Admin with your desired screen name, and he'll change it for you. He's the only one who can do it. You could be BANNED if you have more than one account! Word in your ear -- when I changed mine to my Christian name, I included a few surrogates, in case my first choice was taken. Shyeah, like there are so many WOMEN on RWG...

Is the second me not having bought a strap for a week???

I suspect you have his old one. This is the new one. http://www.pc-80108.com/ Checked. It's up.

I'm presuming it's a rep rubber diver strap, Screech? I really dislike wearing the rep versions, because of what you describe. Mine are not exactly stiff, but they are very uncomfortable for ME. I finally had to buy the OEM (original) Panerai strap, and that is much much softer, if pricey ($125). I'm going to be joining a fitness spa soon, so I will have ample opportunity to test out both the OEM and rep rubber straps. As you suspect, with a good work out, it might soften.

In a way -- I am using only OEM Panerai straps and the OEM buckle, exclusively. No chafing, itching, scratching of any kind (less nickel used, perhaps). I know Kenberg said that applying clear nail varnish won't damage the buckles, etc. but I am just too chicken to try it. YET. I have a dermie appointment on the 31st, so I'll let the forum know what he says. It certainly looks EXPENSIVE as all get out, on your Wristie shot. That's some cameraphone you got...

My jaw is on the floor. What a gorgeous watch, incredible background photo, and impeccable colour for the strap, Alant. If Highflyingclive sees this, he'll be the first to pat you on the back! The dealer is to be commended for hooking you up.

FWIW, Stormtrooper, the 177h I have has the loosest crown of all the PAMs I own. It doesn't wobble, but it just doesn't feel anywhere as tight as, e.g., the Davidsen 112. You may have better luck on Image Shack. 1- http://imageshack.us/ 2- Browse to your photo on the HD 3- Tick 640 x 480, click "Host it!" 4- Copy/paste the 'direct url' to your RWG post 5- Highlight it, choosing either the second button atop, near the Smiley button or put the [ img ] ... [ / img ] tags around it. Good luck with it all!

I had until recently, a Gaggia MDF. It died on me. I'm expecting the Capresso Infinity 565 I mentioned up top, ANY day now, so I'll use that. In time, I hope to get a Mazzer Mini or Super Jolly! But right now, I'm using pre-ground Tim Horton's coffee from a tin. (It's the yellow 'band' tin -- Coarse Grind, or for the French amongst you, Cafe Mouture Normale. I love how it's billingual! O Canada, I stand on guard for thee) I'll take your suggestion, Subzero1, when the Capresso arrives. I was going to get a Breville, but that coffee forum found the choice anathema. They even looked down on the Capresso! They won't be impressed until I buy a $2000 grinder, which ain't gonna happen. Yet. @Ryyannon: ...Go to coffeegeeks.com. Those people make US look like Stepford Wives. BTW, McDonald's coffee -- delicious.

Watch swatch. What matters now is your health. Of all people here, I know what you're feeling like, believe me. Take care, POTR. Nice watch, of course. Sili-Sub, heh.

I was going to say, it's too blue, but I'm too diplomatic. OTOH! Fishgodeep is selling a more interesting Simona Vintage blue strap, which I myself just got. Can't wait to own this, to try it on. (Got the Simona for my abortive 249 interest...) In another photo a member posted, it looked bluer. Hmm, good heads up though. I may have misspoken, but it was about 1 month away. Please PM David for more info.

I gave an 'informative' rating, because I always think the best of every newbie. But without pics, it is close to being spam -- that ID gives me the heebees too. Never mind. Photos will quell any doubts.

I see Mr. Davidsen reading this. Hey, David! If your 229 is better, let me know. I realise you're coming out with one soon. Also, you never did reply to my 005 reply, so you're losing out on a sale if you go mute.

Must admit, it has the same "problem" as my cafetieres (French presses); the regular coffee comes out too strong for my tastes. I want full-bodied, but not overwhelmingly so (yes, I have tried to vary the water input. Can't get it right). Haven't tried to make espresso in the Aeropress yet, but that's because after ordering Intelligentsia's Black Cat beans, and using my Gaggia to make espresso, all else pales in comparison. I love my crema too much! The Zojirushi has yet to arrive, though. And my Capresso Infinity 565 grinder, which I got via advice on a forum Tech advised me to go to. Thanks, Tech!! So, all in all, though I like it's unconventional design, and cheapness, I'd say the Aeropress isn't quite for my purposes.