Tell us something really trivial about your life (Vol 29)

[AstonZagato]

AAGR said:

Bomma220 said:

DickyC said:

Lovely. They were the first of the new generation of cars which were hand made but not bashed out of sheet aluminium. Although the newer cars are associated with Gaydon the original Vanquish - or certainly the early ones - were built at Newport Pagnell.

Say if you know all this, I can go on for hours.

Please carry on old chap, I know bugger all about them. Other than I've always loved them and wanted one. Especially a Vanquish. I'm in a very fortunate position where I could actually own one.

Two Ford V6's?

Never forget that this particular type of V12 was thoroughly re-worked, re-designed, and re-developed by Cosworth before going on sale. By then there was virtually no Ford heritage left over (though, of course, Cosworth was owned by Ford at the time.)

My particular V12 has developed a persistent misfire that is defying the best minds at Aston.

[Bobberoo99]

Of course as a highly skilled aerospace engineer with over 30 years experience in my chosen field I believe that the only recommend course of action to remedy a difficult to diagnose misfire is, use the big hammer!!! Always happy to help!

[Pericoloso]

I have new shoes on.

They're comfy.

Which is nice.

[coopedup]

Bobberoo as requested, really sorry for the st pictures.................

[Bobberoo99]

Cooped, that is a fine looking collection, really like that Rado, now get yourself a decent display case!!! Do you have a favourite?

[Jim AK]

Bobberoo99 said:

Cooped, that is a fine looking collection, really like that Rado, now get yourself a decent display case!!! Do you have a favourite?

I rather like that Carrera.

I have a TW Steel as my ‘daily’

[coopedup]

Bobberoo99 said:

Cooped, that is a fine looking collection, really like that Rado, now get yourself a decent display case!!! Do you have a favourite?

I would have to say the Rado but I do love the Tag too. the Tissot watches are great too BTW!!

[coopedup]

Jim AK said:

I rather like that Carrera.

I have a TW Steel as my ‘daily’

I love the Carrera because of its weight apart from its looks.

[Pericoloso]

Has anyone got the time please ?

[coopedup]

Pericoloso said:

Has anyone got the time please ?

Hang on, let me just look on line........)

[Pericoloso]

Do watch collectors keep all or maybe some of their collection working 24/7/365 ?

genuine question,

[nonsequitur]

coopedup said:

Jim AK said:

I rather like that Carrera.

I have a TW Steel as my ‘daily’

I love the Carrera because of its weight apart from its looks.

I would argue that the watches shown, apart from the Rado, are a little busy. I am a believer in a watch that tells the time without lots of dials and push-buttons and, as some would say, 'makes the tea'. (busy watch).

[Pericoloso]

I've signed up for "Transatlantic breakfast club" at goodwood.

Is Italy in the Med - Atlantic ?....

[anonymous-user]

My big ends are successfully replaced

Breakfast?

[Bobberoo99]

To answer your question Peri all my watches are checked for date and time each week, They're all quartz movement so they keep pretty good time but all six have a date window so need keeping the date accurate. Solar/eco drive will sleep when not in use but automatics will need regular movement to keep accurate and unless it's radio controlled or perpetual calendar the date will need to be kept, uh, well, up to date!!!

[Pericoloso]

Thanks B.

My extensive cuckoo clock collection is a complete PITA,Battert refuses to enter my quarters at midday.

[DickyC]

Pericoloso said:

Do watch collectors keep all or maybe some of their collection working 24/7/365 ?

genuine question,

I don't. No time.

[coopedup]

Bobberoo99 said:

To answer your question Peri all my watches are checked for date and time each week, They're all quartz movement so they keep pretty good time but all six have a date window so need keeping the date accurate. Solar/eco drive will sleep when not in use but automatics will need regular movement to keep accurate and unless it's radio controlled or perpetual calendar the date will need to be kept, uh, well, up to date!!!

Mine spend most of the time in their boxes tbh
The Rado and Tag need to be reset after a couple of days of not wearing as they are chronograph and rely on movement but the Tissots just keep going. I don't know about you Bobbers but I am not looking forward to all the servicing costs

[coopedup]

ION I really must do my bloody housework today due to having a royal visit tomorrow morning..................my dear mother!

[anonymous-user]

Aldi for me
Then dump
Then spanners out

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