HemiSam

Took a few watches for a spin... Forgive my fur but it doesn't get any better ? The Rolex shop only had the white dial in a 36mm so I tried the only 39mm they had in stock, red grape. The good news was I got to see the white in person...elegant and different from the other white dials from other models. The 39mm felt right for me. Interestingly, the pics make the 36 look better proportionally than it did to me in person. The Omegas were very nice and a lot of fun. They had two of the three '57's on hand...unfortunately the Speedmaster was not in stock. The First Omega in Space (FOIS) Speedmaster was hard to pass on. Not crazy about the strap, but the watch itself has so much going for it IMO. HS

Very cool...I recall this pic you posted previously! This is why I ask...to me those tires look huge as does the bonnet. Cool stuff! Gotta love the stainless finish...all business. HS

Very nice! What I struggle with on these older cars is visualizing proportions. In other words, they can be quite a bit longer/bigger than they appear to me on the photo. Is that a big car relative to say something modern? The craftsmanship looks amazing. HS

There is a lot of win right there....great pics! The modern HEMI motor in the convertible 1971 or so Barracuda is a nice touch. And when some carbon fiber is not enough carbon fiber...LOL. Thanks for sharing. HS

Good looking watches, luv. The site makes you work to identify sizes of cases. 41.5mm is about as small as I found with my short search. I've been watching some videos which I find more helpful than just the images I've been focused on primarily. At the moment I am inclined for one of these. Thinking 39mm but I'd like to try them on again in both 39 and 36mm. Leaning towards the Rhodium but I very much like all 3 faces. Thoughts? HS

If there is truth in the thought that an artist should elicit emotion good or bad I'd argue this watch does it for me. Yes and no. Very cool. Would never had thunk it up on my own. HC FTW. HS

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LOL...fair point. To be honest, I like the Railmaster, but less so in the '57. Maybe it's the pics but the appearance of the gray ring where the case and crystal meet is bugging me. I do like it in the all brushed look on the current standard one, though. But...it's a 40mm and I'm thinking I want to go a bit smaller. HS

I've been going down the Omega rabbit hole studying options. Gotta love a lot of what they do. I recall reading here, if I'm not mistaken, the stainless bands on the Rolex are more comfy. Is that so? HS

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What are the best watch forums these days? Hodinkee seems interesting. I'm old so if there's something better than a forum...please speak plainly. Thick skin here... HS

ER, I've read about that Tudor after it was called out here and I've got a mental block or something. Likely due to a lack of education on my part about the brand. I need to see one in person and maybe that will help me grow to appreciate the love that goes into making them. I like the idea but I'm not getting the feels. The human condition... HS

Very cool! I was not familiar with the brand so it's cool to learn of it. The Explorer is a good looking option I have looked at regularly as I've studied the Rolex options. I like it. One thing I think would be good is to have the band be brushed to avoid more scratches than necessary, although with time I realize it will be a tool. I have a Baume & Mercier that's a shiny tank and it's beautiful but every few years I have it polished (a lot of work) as the "patina" gets be a bit much. HS

Had not been thinking about this watch. I love my wife's Aqua Terra on her...elegant and the clean style with the mother of pearl face make her smile. Will will have a look. I'm thinking this is probably a bit more evening like (probably a poor analogy) than I'm looking for, but I need to be open minded. Obviously I need to drive some of these. I've only tried on a few Rolex so far. Thank you! Helps me think out of the box. HS Thank you, ER! Very tasteful watch. I've wanted a Speedy forever. Did not appreciate them when I first saw one on a friend in when I was in Jakarta for a stint...too uneducated to appreciate what I was looking at then. I know better now. I will definitely drive a few...love them on a leather strap with a nice clasp. Might not be this time around, but I'll own one eventually. HS

Spooky...I have been focused on these. Started with blue in mind but thoughts have been all over the board, Hop. I have to say the classic style, simplicity and size are intoxicating. .. Thank you. HS

OK... I may regret this but I'm looking for a watch for self. The quality watches I've purchased for many a year have been for a special anniversary for well deserving wifey. She is not a jewelry person, but she appreciates a nice watch. At the moment I am bent on a nice sports watch...whatever that means. Stainless case and band is where my head is. Preferably 40mm or frankly a tick or more below that. I want new. Love the idea of vintage but I've had my share of it of late in home, cars and stereo equipment and I simply desire a piece I don't have to worry about for a good while. I've been a bit focused on Rolex. Some sexy stuff. Would love the new Daytona in stainless but it feels excessive given the supply / demand equation. I have been an Omega fan for a long time and the last watch I purchased a couple of decades ago was a Seamaster. Lost to South America but that's another story... Thoughts and pics most welcome. HS

It may be that the way I use mine, which is quite simple, suits the Ygg. I pipe in music via the Toslink (optical) and I have the output permanently hooked up to two amplifiers (one of my electrostatic amps...the beautiful carbon George built for me...feeds the lovely KGST Geoff built me). I don't change that setup to speak of. Zero drama. HS

The only issue I've had with mine since I bought it (and it was this way when it arrived years ago...purchased shortly after they began selling them) is that one of the analog connectors came loose (screw stripped the cheap plastic inside the case where the connector is mounted) so I have to be gentle if I need to connect/disconnect that one connection to one of my amp's. Zero issues otherwise. Sounds pretty darn good to me and clearly a step up from what I had previously. I have never utilized the USB input and do not plan to. I do not doubt there are other very good DAC options out there that are competitive. I see little value in upgrading from the Ygg though. HS

Some serious talent electing to leave us for a better place or something.... RIP, Anthony and Kate. Mr. Matt....jam on sir. This place will be less interesting without all of you. HS

Beautiful work, and one heck of an eye spotting the quality of the wood given the weathered state! HS

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RIP Mssrs Bain and Wilson. Vaya con Dios Sra. Pradera... RIP Mr. Clark. HS

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I was clearly too sober when I read the google translation yesterday... HS

Looks like a good day to me, ER. Cheers! Took the day off myself. Sipping some nice Guatemalan....beats the office. Here is something I bought myself recently...nothing fancy (Swedish outfit) but I've worn it more than anything else of late. I very much like the dimensions as many of the oversized watches du jour do not work for me. Came with a black strap also that's quite elegant, but I'm stuck on the olive for now... HS