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re: TGIF Watch thread

Posted by Newc on 4/5/24 at 9:11 pm
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re: Gen Z is weird and has no shame (gym)

Posted by Newc on 3/13/24 at 11:59 am
There is a fine Gen Z lass, always in bicycle shorts / sports bra, that sets up her tri pod and works her glutes exclusively. Tri pod is set up where I would have set up her tri pod. I try my best not to gawk but it is near impossible not to look. It is exceptionally strange and, in this instance...

re: Watch Nerds. Glaschuttes Original?

Posted by Newc on 12/14/23 at 2:32 pm
I’m strangely interested in the 1908. I went with another dress watch in the short term but that yellow gold, black dial 1908 seems like a great every day dress option....

re: Watch Nerds. Glaschuttes Original?

Posted by Newc on 12/14/23 at 1:05 pm
In fairness, Patek has used Arial font in the past....

re: Watch Nerds. Glaschuttes Original?

Posted by Newc on 12/14/23 at 11:15 am
I have two qualms with the PML - 1, it wears like a thick dinner plate; and 2, it feels exceedingly derivative of the Lange 1 moonphase. Yeah, I know, the Lange 1 moonphase is significantly more expensive. But I would also venture to say it is very significantly better....

re: Watch Nerds. Glaschuttes Original?

Posted by Newc on 12/13/23 at 8:36 pm
GO makes a solid watch. The SeaQ is nice. My tastes on size skew towards the regular SeaQ, not the iteration that you linked with the Panorama Date. But if the size is to your taste, and you are looking for an off the beaten path diver, it is a good option....

re: Blackberry Farm/Blackberry Mountain

Posted by Newc on 10/19/23 at 11:13 am
Never been to Blackberry Mountain, but I have been to Blackberry Farm and the sister property, High Hampton. Yes, it is expensive. But I have never regretted a stay. I would highly recommend it....
Watches - always had an interest, but I am pretty, pretty, pretty deep down the rabbit hole. Skimo. Photography - nice way to enjoy other hobbies. Cooking - something to do on a daily basis. ...

re: 2023-2024 Ski Thread

Posted by Newc on 9/24/23 at 3:15 pm
You can ski down the gondola line if you take the firebreak gate off of Olympic, if my memory serves me correctly. In good conditions, it is fun tree skiing (maybe the best skiing at Heavenly)....
My hobbies and interests - and, relatedly, the constant research behind those interests - gives immense value to my life. I enjoy my job, although it is stressful, and I love my family, although family pressures can at times be overwhelming (childcare, expenses, school, etc.). The time I spend on ...
Size, principally. Make them less blingy, and brush the case. Take Blancpain off the side of the case. 4:30 date is awful. Lots of vintage inspiration to pull from. [img]https://storage.googleapis.com/pubzapuscentral/watchprosite/blancpain/345/raw/blancpain_7645676.jpg[/img]...
This is silly. Just make a 50 fathoms that doesn’t suck....
I think this watch from Baltic, a french microbrand, would be a good call: https://baltic-watches.com/en/products/hms-002-black Here is the silver dial: [img]https://monochrome-watches.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Baltic-HMS-003-silver-blue-Baltic-Bicompax-003-salmon-hands-on-review-13.jp...
Get the hesalite. The hesalite adds a warmth to the dial that you do not get with the sapphire. I have had mine for more than a decade (1861) and I have yet to polish the acrylic....
All in all, it is a fantastic brand. The inexpensive stuff, ie, Tank Solo, is not too impressive, but the Cartier Santos - particularly in medium - is a really great option. Cartier shines once you go a little higher. The Tank LC is always a classic choice, and I love the Cartier Privee colle...

re: 2023-2024 Ski Thread

Posted by Newc on 6/16/23 at 11:16 am
I'm ready. Ski trip with the family likely in February or March. Need to figure out the details, but probably the Beave or Telluride or something kid friendly. Then, I am trying to plan a solo trip. Right now, I am vacillating between the Wapta or Bow-to-Yoho Traverses, and have a few days at ...
Wow. It is crazy to think of a relative owning a watch like that. I only spent some time with it in an auction preview, so admittedly, it was not the greatest experience. Photos, I agree. But in your hand, I think anyone would assume the RRCCII is special. In my experience, many of the watche...
It’s kind of funny, I used to want a Dufour but I tried one recently and I did not feel the way that I thought I would feel. I have a KV on the way, and that felt more impressive to me when I visited. Not to say that Dufour is not amazing, but I don’t know, I didn’t feel the way I thought I would....
What do you want your high-end watch to look like? Do you have anything in mind, other than it be expensive? If you give us an idea of what you are looking for, then perhaps a budget find can be made. I'll square with you though, this entire concept seems silly....
And here I thought the OT had a bunch of ballers ...