Victoria

I know what you mean, but it really was a bizarre and sudden shift in perception.

The good thing about humans is that their nature is constant, but their opinions always change.

One year, I didn't really want a tattoo, then, I saw Blade and From Dusk Till Dawn,

I think I admitted here I'm suggestible too, so I can relate!

and really liked the idea of getting a tattoo (to distract from a huge scar on my left ribcage),

Oh, I'm sorry about that...you see my current avatar? That's my cousin at the time in Afghanistan. He got a tattoo to cover a (small) battlewound. He and I always swore never to get one.

But if I had a disfigurement? Who knows. Wouldn't be Seal though.

and my design was predominantly influenced by the design of Blade's tattoo, as was the glyph tattoo, which, although similar to those from the first movie, is a unique design, and one I use as an artist's signature on work I do

Very nice!

Do you ever watch Miami Ink (correction, hehe)? It's actually in Miami Beach, obviously, but I pass by that place all the time. Wait, let me upload a photo later!

One time, I had to go in and translate for an (ollllld) German woman, who wanted to get a tattoo. Thank God she had drawing skills, else I would've made a pig's breakfast of her description.

I don't think it's so much the designs, but the behaviour of the person. As you say, someone pushing up the sleeves of a formal suit to show off a tattoo is a pretty silly thing to do. I actually saw a prime example of this behaviour a few hours ago. Emily and I were planning on going out with some friends, but, once out, she wasn't feeling up to it, so we decided to head home. On the way through the bus stop, we passed a group heading in the opposite direction. One of the guys (a skiny Emo sort) had his left arm fully sleeved with geometric designs. Not a bad design, but, given the temperature was about 10 C, and everyone had jackets on and was hunched against the cold, and he was only wearing a T Shirt, made his attire more than a little obvious and foolish

Skinny Emo! LOLOL...well, I'll say this. If you're under 30, you get a pass from me. The girl who went through an all-black pseudo-French intellectual goth phase can't cast stones at anyone.

But after 30, it becomes dodgy.

Maybe the skinny Emo was too young?

If you ever change your mind and decide you do want a design done, just let me know, and I'll draw something up for you (I drew the stencils for all of my own tattoos)

I thank you enormously for that.

I'm fairly certain I won't take you up on your gracious offer, but I'd like to think there is someone out there I could turn to, for artistic inspiration!

Stapler? Yeah, we got that.

Love it, TWP! Whatever makes you happy!

GUCCI or LV?

What do you mean "OR"?

Thanks, Maxmsu!!

yeah... I used to work for the Government, hehe, investigative stuff too... oooops too much info,

Stand back folks, M will destruct in 15 seconds!

THe chrono got a swiss 7750, yeah, kinda pricy... but they only do it by contract runs, so it was very hard to get a hold of one.

I SEE. Now I'm very intrigued. Show me a limited edition of anything, and I begin to covet it.

where is the wristcheck shoutout?

Check it.

Word.

Oy.

My Answer is

MARATHON CSAR CHRONO - will blow everything away... including Luminox hehe...

MSRP $2,100 +

I have a TSAR with "U.S. GOVERNMENT" on the dial...

Love it!

People will think you're a bona fide spy. Not. Seriously, nice watch. A little pricey...what are its guts?

BTW, Maxmsu, hope you saw my Tiffany shoutout in the Wristchecks this weekend!

I would never get a tattoo, and couldn't even stand to draw on my hand in biro without washing it off right away, but suddenly, I had the urge to get a tattoo, and had my first one done (the small glyph on the base of my neck) the day before my 23rd birthday. After that, it wasn't long before I had the other work done, and about 3 years ago, I had the glyph tattoo repeated on my inner wrist.

Like some people swore they would never get a Panerai (me), these kinds of swears begin to prey on your mind. Then either consciously, or more often, unconsciously the idea filters through your mind -- willing itself to be contradicted.

"Why shouldn't I get a tattoo? Hmm, that Panerai DOES look rather nice...".

Before you know it, Glyph-city.

Some people look magnificent with a tattoo. Some look like utter prats...

Like the son of Rupert Murdoch I once met, at a vernissage at Saatchi & Saatchi...he wore one of those glyphs on his arm, which he made sure everyone saw by pushing up the sleeves of his formal suit! Reminded me of a recent remark this week, about watches.

UPDATE: FOUND A PHOTO!

I think the lighter-skinned you are, the better it looks. The skin's transluscence picks up the details so much better. Seems to be your case, TeeJay!

I've pretty much decided on what I think would look good with the UV expansion, but I'm waiting to hear back from the company (and then the artist) about the UV ink, so fingers crossed there

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I agree with the others, Dylan. That's just your beautifully engraved PAM bridges, not stickers. Unless you can point a photo which raised your suspicions?

Very nice find, Vicky....and very refreshing change from the same old/same old....

Hey thanks, Ryyannon!

I love this watch...too bad I think it looks like a total guy's watch, or I would buy it LIKE THAT.

I think this Rolex Explorer (6610) from 1957 is a steal:

"Look at this (hard to find) vintage, 1957 ROLEX EXPLORER 6610! The substantial 36mm. stainless steel case (with 1957 date stamp) is as clean as one would ever find...shiny and pristine! The original rotor, automatic winding ROLEX, caliber 1030 movement was fully overhauled and serviced in October 2007. The expertly and expensively restored dial is a marvel to gaze upon...restored with evenly aged looking numerals, markers and original Mercedes hands to a mellow sepia tone...WOW! This is a stellar example of a Rarer ROLEX 6610 from 1957! $6495."

...oops, a little more than $500 though!

Let's not forget to mention his solid gold cross encrusted with baguette diamonds larger than my fingers:

Volvo XC90

...He has a private jet too...!

Heh. Funny reply. But you know me, I'm a pedant.

So my reply is, let's not confuse the Office with the Person. The Pontiff has all those things you mentioned, including the Cross made under Michelangelo's direction (I touched above on the Fisherman's Ring given to each Pope, and smashed on his death).

But Joseph Ratzinger himself tooled around in this Volkswagen.

EDIT: Okay, he wears a watch. Whew.

Discrete granpa watch. Nothing too unusual. Could be anything, from Timex to Patek.

This, OTOH, looks VERY interesting to me. Bvlgari?

Oakleys. You go girl!

Just watched "La Vie En Rose", the biopic about the French singer Edith Piaf, who was called the soul of Paris. Her short life of 47 years was an amazing story and this movie was quite wonderful.

NICE! Thanks Hambone. I agreed, despite it being sad (as one can imagine).

There is also a compilation of famous directors' montages of love, called "Paris, je t'aime". Uneven stories, some, but others are just solid gold. I loved the one with the Muslim girl and the French boy.

I have the Luminox 3402, U.S. Air Force F-117 Stealth Fighter.

This?

Muy sexy!

@Khumzi: HAH! Love it. I wear Doc Martens if I want to cast the same effect.

My new purchase from a fellow member at RG, njcurrie:

Second wrist-check I've seen from you, DWSmoot, which has been flawless. Nice watches!

Here you go.

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Some of the watches are snapped up very quickly on that general site. Been having loads of fun for seemingly hours, over there.

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But check out the Omega Seamaster 600 for $495. A heads up, since I know a lot of guys here like these kinds of vintage watches.

"This classic, 34.5mm. OMEGA SEAMASTER 600 automatic from 1965 is a true bargain! The gold filled case with stainless steel screw back has some minor wear from age. It looks great on the wrist with no visible wear! The silver dial with baton, gold markers and hands and date aperture is original, some minor age marks. The shimmering and gilded caliber 611 (high quality) manual winding OMEGA movement was just cleaned, overhauled and is accurate. You will not find a better deal for a classic OMEGA @ only $495!"

That is JUST awesome, TeeJay!

I'm not much for tats, would never get one, but some people just look amazing with them. Wish you luck in your designs. You know why.

an odd way to personalize your work

@ChickenManny: Long time no see!

Heh. Yes. Fifo too wore the black Sub shown in this famous site a few members have posted:

http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/specials/celebs/index.php

I believe Pope Benedict wears the two-toned Rolex datejust that used to be a favorite of John Paul II, may he rest in peace.

Heh. The guy who wears Oakley shades, has a 2 Gig Ipod Nano in white, and is attributed to wear red Prada shoes (which has been debunked, BTW), oh and he wears a Nike baseball cap whilst relaxing at the Castel Gandolfo, just doesn't seem to own a watch.

However, judging from his opulent style and flair for the extravagant, he may have upgraded to something more diamondey or patek-phillipey.

That is Gaenswein's influence, BTW. He usually is a rather modest guy. The Pope ring is of course, given him and will be broken on his death.

Loved your tongue-in-cheek reply though!

Sarkozy also own a Breguet annual calendar with PR, but shots are very rare since having money is extremely unpopular in France...

Sounds about right. President Chirac wore Breguets as Mayor of Paris. But he favoured gold Rolexes whilst President.

Guess which famous person is wearing this Day-Date?

You! Or Admin!

I love that photo.

Bush wears a Timex and is *proud* of it. Prince William looks like he has a Bond Seamaster on. The rest can likely be identified by the true WISes on this board, but the photos are too grainy for my aging eyes.

Nicely done post. Thanks!

Thanks Doc!

Your eyes are fine! It's just that I spent hours researching for this geeky post -- and that's the clearest I could find. Ack, very frustrating.

Thank God for View Images.

Fun! Let

How many people here have ever met any of this lot though? I believe one person has mentioned they met George W, is that it?

Not sure I follow your logic there, Pugs. Seems irrelevant.

Have you ever wondered what exact watches are worn by the powerful or famous? In this Wristcheck thread, you can do just that.

Can you point out which watch is being worn by whom? WIS CHALLENGE!

Alan Greenspan, Former Chairman of the US Federal Reserve

Al Gore, Former US Vice-President

Dr. Angela Merkel, German Chancellor

Senator Barack Obama

Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson

The Duchess of Cornwall

Carol Burnett, American Comedienne

Bill Clinton, Former US President

The Dalai Lama

Fr. Georg Gaenswein, Pope Benedict XVI's Private Secretary

(Very difficult to find a photo of the Pope himself wearing a watch. Does he?)

Fred Thompson, Law & Order star, Former US Senator from Tennessee

Harald V, King of Norway

Carl XVI Gustav, King of Sweden

Henrik, Prince Consort of Denmark

Senator John Edwards

Nicolas Sarkozy, French President

Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan President

Peter Fonda, US Actor

The Duke of York

King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia of Spain

Rudy Giuliani, Former NYC Mayor

Senator Ted Kennedy

Prince William

Gordon Brown, British Prime Minister

GW Bush, US President

And I love to see people checking their watches for the time, don't you? Three extra shots!

RELATED: Celebs Wearing Panerai Watches

My continued love of Military Watches takes this post to an unique, and very little remarked on watch, the:

The Luminox Navy Seal

Model 3001

Neat watch which avoids many of the tacky commercialised pitfalls of say, the IWC "Top Gun" watch shown earlier.

The Luminox uses tritium gas tube illumination system which glows without charge for TWENTY FIVE YEARS. Good Grief.

This is what the official site says about its unique luminescence:

"All Luminox watches must undergo additional manufacturing steps that other watches do not require. The Luminox self-powered illumination system must be installed into each and every watch. It is a costly and time consuming endeavor but it is what makes Luminox watches special. It is our raison d’

Will take more soon, By-Tor. Omega Speedy on its way!