I was not sure which thread to post on but this one seems as good as any.

I wanted to express my thanks to both @Mizmazzle (Mark) and @Anesthetist (Matt) for both helping me out recently with a purchase from the US. Mizmazzle kindly offered me his spot on the Ship John wait list for a Wills jacket. The costs to ship to the UK were eyewatering, nearly as much as the cost of the jacket, something I had not anticipated.

With a little bit of creative thought we managed to get a workaround solution. I was aware that Anesthetist was heading to London on holiday with his family and a meet up and transfer of the jacket was organised. Mark really helped and got the jacket shipped to Matt for hand carry to the UK. Thanks Mark, super happy with the jacket.

I met Matt on Wednesday just gone in London and spent a lovely few hours with him and his family checking out the V&A museum, Harrods and then a London pub for Fish and Chips.

It is so nice to be able to meet like minded people who you have known / chatted to on the forum for several years. Easy conversation and really nice to see our similar age daughters hit it off and get along so well in such a short space of time. It is moments like this that make the forum and the people who use it very special. It was a real affirmation of the positivity that the forum offers.

Me and Matt post Fish and Chips. Enjoy the rest of your break with the family, it was a pleasure meeting you and the family.

IH-526-ODG, IHTL-1501-CRM, PBJs, Norda runners.

IH-M65 oiled cotton, IH Kanreki shirt, PBJs 013 cut, Viberg service boot.

IH526-ODG, IHSH-283, Stevenson 210 jeans, Viberg x RnH Derby shoes.

Todays outfit

Oiled M65, anniversary UHF, 777S-142 OD, Viberg 2030

IHSH-389, PBJs, Viberg

Ship John Wills, IHSH - 34, Stevenson 210 and Viberg 2030.

Happy weekend everyone

Yesterdays outfit

526-ODG modified type 3, IH x Fox Brothers arsenic CPO, 777s-142 OD, Viberg 2030

Matsuda eyewear, Veilance parka, Patagonia vest, IH Fox flannel shirt (hidden), PBJ-x13, 2030 Viberg

Slightly more casual today, IHT-1600, Stevenson 210 Jean, Salomon S-Lab sneaks, PP-5712

@northsouthdenimguy

I hear you, sometimes a necessary evil when all out of "questionable" liqour to feed unwanted guests with.

@Anesthetist I agree, the spacemaster flight with the bright colours on the dial is quite quirky, a second or third choice watch but not a watch for all seasons.

Omega released a new Speedmaster Pilot. I like it but cant help feeling re-releasing the original version with the Flightmaster case would have been that bit more special.

@northsouthdenimguy That is a fantastic looking collection. Always nice to be able to offer some guests some good choices. I do tend to keep the super rare stuff at the back of the cupboard away from public consumption.

I purchased a cheap bottle of Jameson's specifically for my Brother in law who likes an Irish coffee occasionally. Throwing a nice single malt into a coffee drink upset me somewhat so the Jameson's bottle was procured.

These should keep me amused over Christmas

Left to Right:

Daftmill 2011 winter batch

Indy Ardnamurcham 5yo, peated PX finish

SB 18

SB 12 cask strength

SB 15

@northsouthdenimguy A quick google shows that the 21yo port finish Balvenie is selling at cheapest 220 GBP (280 USD).

@northsouthdenimguy That's looks to be a really nice bottle, 21yo Balvenie is going to be great let alone a port finish version. hate to think what that might cost now?

I am entering the ballot at my local whisky shop to try and pick up a bottle of the latest Springbank 10 yo Amontillado finish, wish me luck, I think they only have 6 bottles to sell, goodness knows how many people will enter the ballot.

@JDelage I own a steel Sky Dweller with white dial. The marketing and descriptions Rolex use are a touch misleading for this particular model.

The entry level SkyD are called "White Rolesor".

For the SkyD the only white gold on these models is the fluted bezel, everything else is steel. Most other Rolex "Rolesor" models have a precious metal bezel and bracelet centre links.

I agree the movement and way the annual calendar is displayed is remarkably innovative. For this reason the SkyD is one of my favourite pieces in their collection. I also like the white dial best as it blends a bit better with the internal display ring and date wheel (@mclaincausey this helps keeps the busy dial dumbed down a little), plus very few white dial Rolex models out there.

Lovely watch but pretty chunky, definitely try before you buy if you have a smaller wrist. They are not a svelte watch.

@IrishHeart Yep, you nailed it! It is Pragnell's who are stocking the Laurent Ferrier watches.

I have found them good to deal with. I picked up a 40mm Explorer 1 from them, no dramas or hidden jewelry sales policies.

@mclaincausey "Enablers of the World unite and takeover".......................................

................................ or join the IH forum at the very least.