Victoria

Hey. Watch it, that hurts! Alaskans are brutal! Guys, I'm feeling a little down today. Stupid cold meds inside me make me feel drowsy and listless. Here are just some quickies, instead of my usual over-the-top display of wristchecks. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Nothing like a little sushi with my Andrew Franck Muller Curvex Crazy Hours. Sorry, it's really dark in my comp room. These are older photos, too. You can still see the peeling in my palms! EDIT: Pre-empting replies, no I'm a rightie. But for Wrist-check purposes, I used my chopsticks with the left! At the Art Deco treasure that is the Miami Beach Post Office. Ceiling shot!

And it has a reserve, if you please! Mind you, my mother bought a really icky salmon dial DJ, so the dial itself may not be as implausible as it used to be...but yeah, that movement. Heh.

Hmm! Isn't -enk(a)/-ek the diminutive in many Slavic languages?* A Wristwatch is smaller than a clock, even a Panerai , so it would make sense. *I'm thinking of Kolen^ka, for Nikolai, e.g.

It never fails, DBR. Never. You constantly go for the personal, for the jugular, instead of just engaging one in simple conversation. The kind two friends would have, from opposite sides perhaps, but still without judgement or animous. You know, a good give-and-take? I'm starting to put my foot down a little about this. I did so on another thread. If you can't keep it civil, then when you see a post of mine, just move on. I say that with infinite respect and even, I confess, a little affection for you. But this chip on your shoulder is too much for me. I'm sorry.

Yes, sir. I know! It sounds so odd to our ears. One more: "Hora" (hour) is still used in Portuguese, Spanish directly from the Latin "hora", without alteration, all through these millenia. That's also the root for the German word for hour/watch/clock "Uhr". Note, Hora is also a very old Romanian/East European dance. You dance it as if going around a clock. Not sure if that is the origin, though, but I wouldn't be surprised!

A man of rare talents and great taste.

GANG WAY! PEDANT REPLYING! Watch, as you know, is a contraction of Wristwatch, and before that, pocketwatch. Like bus is a contraction of the now obsolete omnibus. So yes, it is something we 'watched', hence the usage. English is one of those languages which has a separate word for Clock and Watch. In Spanish, e.g., reloj is used interchangeably for either instrument to tell time. Many languages do not differentiate between Hour and Watch either. I'm sure my German compadres will join in at this point. Being a polyglot, I'm bowing out before I dominate this thread. No one likes a smartypants.

http://www.zegarkiclub.pl/forum/viewtopic....f7e8558b8f05170 For all those of you searching for info on getting that perfect Panerai strap. It's in Polish, mostly, but full of pics and it's fairly comprehensible. Either that, or POTR/Pubus/SQL_PL can translate.

Hey now! Don't let one person's opinion do this to you, Anton. Your questions are great! You lubricate conversation with your questions. That's a good thing for a forum. I don't mean to sound like, "Good boy, keep it up" condenscending, but hell yeah, keep it up! You think I always bat 1000 with my posts? If so, then people would've replied to my Waxworks post.

I heard he doesn't really check his PMs, but when I recently sent him my good wishes for his dad's recovery, he replied fairly quickly. http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d25/HKTAN1/ Password:hktan Also, please take his recent problems into account when ordering a strap. I ordered from him and it took well over a month to receive, and he wasn't chatty, but that's okay. It was a nice strap.

Yes, fair enough. I mean, it's directed at Anton, but I think his question is interesting, rather than something most people actually do or think about. But ultimately a little twee. Still, it's all a bit of fun. Let me just say though that those who do not move in what was called "New Yorker-Nouveau Riche" circles, or Mayfair circles, or Avenue Foch circles, etc. it does seem silly because it is. But whether or not you care, others do, and others judge you by how you are dressed. There ARE some things beyond our power to control, DBR. I'm sure you realise that. Just try going into White's or Boodle's with a tattoo on your wrist. You won't get far.

Oh God. Interno 8 shirts... (Pronounced in Italian, Interno Otto) I confess I called up the London shop to inquire about getting one custom-made for my boyfriend at Christmas. I had seen some examples at a party, hosted by a very Eurotrashy friend of mine, who surrounds herself with the Tara Parker-Tomkinsons of this world. And I'm suggestible, fashion-wise (I'm not proud to admit it). The more I looked at the website, trying to decide which pattern, the more I realised -- wow, these shirts are gimmicky. The opposite of elegance. EDIT: But whatever. De gustibus etc. If you guys are interested, here's the info: http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1195/26991.php Address 19 Conduit Street, Mayfair London, W1S 2XN Telephone 020 7529 2788 (Hmm, could've sworn it was on Jermyn St -- as if that venerable old street would tolerate such a thing...)

Well, the Euro is up and the Dollar is down, so that plays a role. I couldn't agree with you more, though, TT! Sadly, or perhaps good for him, he stopped selling Camille Fournets 4 years ago. Not sure it is! But given the fact that mine looks very elegant, especially for dining out, and Estaban looks absolutely mint, second-hand or not, and versatile, I wouldn't mind to see what you can do with it. What I'm really interested in though, is your North Florida rattler strap. That was sweet.

As I mentioned to Pugwash, what is important is not that we agree about everything. The important thing is that you sense there is INTELLIGENCE at work, not fossilised ideas and jargon in argumentation. I hope people sense that in me, and I certainly do in others here. Ack, now I feel bad, though you couldn't have been more gracious in accepting my correction. But it wasn't to correct exactly, as I don't like that. It seems petty. I remember I once wrote something fairly long in Spanish. The one word I got wrong, some person pounced all over it in what seemed very silly to me. EDIT: I checked my ratings and I have 3 Bad Spellings given! WTF. Must've been in irony. I don't correct spelling mistakes for that reason. We have a saying in English, Sssurfer: Don't sweat the small stuff. Except in Speedos. Question: Did you see any nice diving watches at your hotel? I know your Euro goes a long way in those places, and I don't think you're King Midas -- but still!

"Hello Party People! This Is Captain Kim Speaking Welcome Aboard Venga Airways After Take Off Will Pump Up The Soundsystem Cause We're Going To Ibiza!" Funny Crazy Dutch.

Hey they sound like Die Fantastischen Vier, especially "Saft": "gib mir deinen saft ich geb dir meinen ich geb dir meinen saft gib du mir deinen"

Was. Povero RIP. Oh hey, was that you Desuetude. I remember there was a chap here who posted once that he told his tailor (who knew of his watch hobby) to make his watch-cuff larger than the other. The tailor shook his head, and clucked about the strangeness of such a hobby.

Innie so far, all the time. With women, it would look somewhat odd to have someone wearing a watch on the outside of her blouse -- that is to, Gianni Agnelli style.

Someone, somewhere, Anton, will describe the sexy attraction of a Panerai watch. In the meatime, all I can say is CONGRATS! Nice choice too! It DOES wear larger, because it looks perfect on you.

Holy crap. Holy crap. Holy...wait, what? I know Prince Albert Ring, but BB ring I'm guessing is something like Benwah balls. Only err, in rings. Lanikai, seriously, this was some AWESOME informative work from you today. Seems to be a day where we let our fingers do the walking on RWG, and go to the source. That's some good stuff right there.

Wonder what she will have to do for a $5000 Sub. The sneaky Vic on my right shoulder is asking someone here to answer her. The good Vic on my left shoulder just hit me upside the head.

Grazie a te! Heh, I spoke Italian twice in one day, this time less comically (the first, to the Roberto Cavalli boutique). I am not amazed! On the contrary, no matter if I agree with the topic or not (anti-Christianity, etc.) I know it will come from a first-class mind -- that's what counts! Whoa, really? I could've sworn you had one or two stashed somewhere. Ah well. Yes, it speaks that you don't waste your $5000 on a $500 watch. Thanks! The night shot one is particularly fine (you must have a great camera). I am not too keen on the Ikea look to the inside (I bet it appeals to your Zen sensibilities, however), but at least it looks airy! A confession, my dear Sssurfer. I am the biggest flirt in the world! ...and my boyfriend understands! I am very lucky. Another woman would have a black eye. Only the best for our Sssurfer and family! Sounds like Rio...I cannot properly enjoy having lived in South America, not because I had a bad standard of living. On the contrary, we lived like royalty. But who can enjoy their fortune with so much ENDEMIC poverty around? I mean, this isn't the poverty of a Napoli or New Orleans. When I went to South Africa, I remember being told that little schoolgirls exchanged sex for a bus ride, when they didn't have the money. In Rio, the local "tourist police" sometimes procured little street urchins for paedophile Germans and other tourists. I know, I saw it with my own eyes, and protected a little lad from this horrible fate (for one night...big deal). I'm sorry, this was supposed to be a happy reply. But your reply about the risible price gave me a horrible flashback to the way things really are in other countries. Never will I complain about the US, or the UK, because we live in paradise. Amazing. Food has to be bought fresh in many of these locales, not because the chefs insist, but because in Africa, South America, etc. refrigeration costs a lot. Even first-class restaurants don't have a freezer... Ah, I looked it up because in my mind, langouste and lobster are the same. Langouste (I'm guessing you translated this from aragosta) is closer to crayfish. Doesn't sound too appetising... We recently had a thread about an Italian chef and her interest in watches (Lidia Bastianich). I mentioned one chef who has a TV programme loves to taste bizarre foods. I'm guessing a trip to Madagascar is in the offing. Ah, that is important. I love fruit more than veggies, but eat both in quantities. Funny that I complain about a Speedo, when it shows more than any woman has a right to see without a wedding ring. Me too! It sucks being at home. My wrist-checks are all boring. First thing I will do, is take photos near the water. But thank YOU for your amazing pics! More soon, I hope.

Fortunately, he reposted it over on the RWI Wristchecks only recently. This is his beautiful strap: And this is the site he posted, Woodwards: http://www.woodwardboots.com/catalog/item/...095/3462593.htm Here is one they have on the first page, for $185. Unfortunately, this is not "horny". Hambone, buddy, hope you won't mind me posting this! P.S.: Doc-Bearcat, TWP, and others have also suggested I try this for super-cheap QUALITY straps; haven't yet, but will. http://www.internationalwatchman.com/home.html

Beauty! Is that a Greg CH with light blue stitch or the infamous Tootall Moroccan Sunset? Either way, perfection. But when you say real, I am taking you mean gen. Your wrist flick would suggest that. *g*

I've heard of looneys and tooneys but this is ridiculous! Man, I have to get my boyfriend out of Canada, stat. Either that, or put some boobs on George Washington.