Wrist Check - 2018
Discussion
So said:
Did you rule out a decent burial?
This watch will outlast me. So far it's had 2 new glasses (due another when I have time to cut it), been serviced twice, and as many batteries as it takes to run a cheap Argos dual display for 28 years - and they said quartz don't last!
Besides, quite apart from being on my wrist through a good number of major life events, it was loathed with a passion by my ex boss when i was learning watch repair. Something about how could any watchmaker be seen dead with that monstrosity on his arm
Variomatic said:
So said:
Did you rule out a decent burial?
This watch will outlast me. So far it's had 2 new glasses (due another when I have time to cut it), been serviced twice, and as many batteries as it takes to run a cheap Argos dual display for 28 years - and they said quartz don't last!
Besides, quite apart from being on my wrist through a good number of major life events, it was loathed with a passion by my ex boss when i was learning watch repair. Something about how could any watchmaker be seen dead with that monstrosity on his arm
Well done for taking my acerbic humour in good heart, by the way. I had been putting the liqueur chocolates on the Christmas tree and must have breathed too deeply. I upset the children by playing Bob Rivers Christmas songs whilst doing it, and found them tearful with their mother in the kitchen. It's a good job social services are busy this time of year.
Blown2CV said:
So said:
bob-lad said:
When you've finished having a piss, try it on your left arm.
He may not have been having a piss, and he might have had it on his right wrist to keep it wound.So said:
Well done for taking my acerbic humour in good heart, by the way. I had been putting the liqueur chocolates on the Christmas tree and must have breathed too deeply. I upset the children by playing Bob Rivers Christmas songs whilst doing it, and found them tearful with their mother in the kitchen. It's a good job social services are busy this time of year.
This didn’t get the recognition it deserved.Splendid stuff!
So said:
It means something to you, and that makes it far more attractive. To you anyway.
Well done for taking my acerbic humour in good heart, by the way. I had been putting the liqueur chocolates on the Christmas tree and must have breathed too deeply. I upset the children by playing Bob Rivers Christmas songs whilst doing it, and found them tearful with their mother in the kitchen. It's a good job social services are busy this time of year.
The thing is, I'm under no illusions about it being anything but monumentally sWell done for taking my acerbic humour in good heart, by the way. I had been putting the liqueur chocolates on the Christmas tree and must have breathed too deeply. I upset the children by playing Bob Rivers Christmas songs whilst doing it, and found them tearful with their mother in the kitchen. It's a good job social services are busy this time of year.
tty but, as you say, it has meaning for me. I wouldn't expect anyone else to see anything but the stness - in fact, that's a perverse part of the pleasure in wearing it. It may be a steaming pile but its still going after 28 years. It's even on its original bracelet, which is more than can be said for certain quality brands of the era after that sort of time One of the things I learnt very early in the watch repair game was that "is it worth it?" is an impossible question to answer on behalf of someone else. I've had people happy to spend £100+ to get an old Sekonda working, and other baulk at £30 on an Omega over the years. The Sekonda is clearly appreciated more, which is what counts at the end of the day
As for Bob Rivers, I've got a Christmas mix in the shop that includes Chubby Brown & Kevin Wilson (bleeped out versions). It did have Rolf Harris on it up to a few years ago but that's pushing it a bit too far :P
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Blown2CV said:
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bob-lad said:
When you've finished having a piss, try it on your left arm.
He may not have been having a piss, and he might have had it on his right wrist to keep it wound.Lorne said:
So said:
Blown2CV said:
So said:
bob-lad said:
When you've finished having a piss, try it on your left arm.
He may not have been having a piss, and he might have had it on his right wrist to keep it wound.
Blown2CV said:
Lorne said:
So said:
Blown2CV said:
So said:
bob-lad said:
When you've finished having a piss, try it on your left arm.
He may not have been having a piss, and he might have had it on his right wrist to keep it wound.good jokes are either based on insulting someone's ability with the ladies or are about doing number 2s.
IMHO, this fails on a timepiece's primary objective. Surely the most useless face design?
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Came in the mail today.
First time (out of 5) I got stung by customs when it arrived from Creationwatches.
Still, 139 EUR + 45 EUR still came out cheap imho.
I did select the cheapest strap option as I usually replace it anyway.
PS: It turned out a lot darker than I though, which is fine. It's deffo pepsi while in the picture it might look like coca cola.
First time (out of 5) I got stung by customs when it arrived from Creationwatches.
Still, 139 EUR + 45 EUR still came out cheap imho.
I did select the cheapest strap option as I usually replace it anyway.
PS: It turned out a lot darker than I though, which is fine. It's deffo pepsi while in the picture it might look like coca cola.
Edited by ZesPak on Friday 21st December 15:09
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