swt61 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Posted June 20, 2016 4 hours ago, Hopstretch said: #cockerdon? NSFW... http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=docking
s_r Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 Got this Megasonic back from my watchmaker recently, the tuning fork movement in it is quite the piece of engineering. 5
Grand Enigma Posted August 31, 2016 Report Posted August 31, 2016 ^ I have really tried to like those, but I just can't.
MexicanDragon Posted August 31, 2016 Report Posted August 31, 2016 ^ I have really tried to like those, but I just can't. Because it's bad. **BRENT** Sent from my R1 HD using Tapatalk
Hopstretch Posted August 31, 2016 Report Posted August 31, 2016 Not even close. It's very specific to taste -- you either like art deco or you don't -- but remains, objectively, a well-executed watch with a great pedigree. 3
swt61 Posted August 31, 2016 Report Posted August 31, 2016 ^ Agreed. I myself happen to like art deco, and like that watch.
EdipisReks1 Posted August 31, 2016 Report Posted August 31, 2016 I wish it were the Tribute to 1931 (I couldn't afford it), but I love the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin. It certainly helps that I'm an Art Deco fan. At about 7mm, it certainly slips under a shirt cuff well. My Latvian watch maker has cloned the Casa Fagliano strap for me, in Horween #8, and I look forward to receiving it soon.
EdipisReks1 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) I have a hard time thinking that anybody who doesn't like the Reverso is much of a horlogerie fan. That's like not liking the Tudor Submariner, or a vintage Speedy, or a Patek 3940 (one of which I briefly owned in June: I never put it on, I just bought it and, a week later, sold it for a $5,000 profit. I wish I could have kept it). I have my Horween Shell Cordovan clone of the Casa Fagliano by Jan Ruzinsky on the watch. it's pretty much perfect. I would have him make the buckle end slightly longer, if I had this strap made again, but it's otherwise just right. I had the buckle end made to 16mm, so that I could use my early '60s vintage JLC buckle. The strap perfectly fills the difficult Grande Reverso lugs. I had it made in Horween Shell #8. I have three pairs of Shell #8 shoes, and two other pairs of oxblood shoes, so it will continue to work very well with blue and grey suits, but the new strap makes the watch more casual and versatile. I can always put the large scale OEM Alligator strap back on, with 18mm JLC buckle, for formal use. Edited September 7, 2016 by EdipisReks1
Hopstretch Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 7 hours ago, EdipisReks1 said: I have a hard time thinking that anybody who doesn't like the Reverso is much of a horlogerie fan. No true Scotsman ... I can't believe you didn't at least take a (very careful) wrist shot with the 3940 before moving it on!
Grand Enigma Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 The good news is I don't care what you think. Also welcome back, you are clearly the real Reks 2
EdipisReks1 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 4 hours ago, Hopstretch said: No true Scotsman ... I can't believe you didn't at least take a (very careful) wrist shot with the 3940 before moving it on! It barely had any wear, and I knew I would be selling it (I spotted a deal): I was afraid to take it out of the box to examine it for condition! That $5,000 paid for this term of my doctoral program, which I'm leaving, as of today (it's been an absolute waste of time and money), so maybe I'll at least get the 3940 profit back. 4 hours ago, Grand Enigma said: The good news is I don't care what you think. Also welcome back, you are clearly the real Reks Was there any doubt? 1
Grand Enigma Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 Real Reks would return with nuked threads. 2
EdipisReks1 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 Magic doesn't exist in the real world.
Grand Enigma Posted September 8, 2016 Report Posted September 8, 2016 That's what it would've taken to complete your doctoral program? 1
EdipisReks1 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Posted September 8, 2016 48 minutes ago, Grand Enigma said: That's what it would've taken to complete your doctoral program? Yes, it would have required magic to make it worthwhile for me.
Grand Enigma Posted September 8, 2016 Report Posted September 8, 2016 You like the Reverso pulled there? 1
EdipisReks1 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Posted September 8, 2016 2 minutes ago, Grand Enigma said: You like the Reverso pulled there? I don't know what this means.
HeadphoneAddict Posted September 8, 2016 Report Posted September 8, 2016 On May 16, 2016 at 7:06 AM, Hopstretch said: No, I think it's still going to be a while. Haven't heard of any being delivered through official channels yet, so it was interesting to see one showing up on the downlow. What could cause serious unhappiness would be ADs selling their limited allocations out the back door for 150% of MSRP instead of satisfying their wait lists. If I was Rolex I might buy up some of the early grey offers, track the serials back and crack a few skulls. Larry if you don't decide to keep the CK-2998 then give me a shout. Still haven't got the call that it's in, but I like not having credit card debt so I might not keep it - would rather have the ceramic Daytona, but I have so many watches right now I don't need more to be happy. I'm back thanks to Jacob, but my priorities are different - I've been focusing on my family.
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