Posts made by ddtrash

@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.

Please, anyone feel free to intervene here before I talk myself into doing something daft.............

@mclaincausey I have never been a huge fan of date windows. I do however think the Auto Sport date window works well and has been well thought through.

The angled recess that the window aperture sits within is different from other watches and also work quite well in the overall design. As date windows go I like it.

@mclaincausey Interesting how the Sport Auto has been finished differently, there are no Cote de Geneve stripes on the bridges but a matt grained finish.

Still beautifully crafted but does have a more modern look / feel to it. I am guessing they chose this as part of the design language to distinguish it vs the classic series.

@mclaincausey Don't say that, it is adding fuel to my fire................. Early Christmas present maybe?

@Anesthetist I had the pleasure of handling a few Laurent Ferrier pieces a couple of weeks ago at a local dealers I have used in Stratford Upon Avon.

They purchased quite a few Ferrier pieces and they are for sale in their showroom. I found this quite refreshing rather than the brinksmanship required to land a specific Patek or Rolex (which in the big scheme of things are mass produced compared to Ferrier, Gronfeld etc).

I liked the Steel blue dial classic origin. They also had the titanium sport auto in blue which is growing on me, no micro adjust on the bracelet clasp just a 1/2 link to play with.

They did not have the Grand Tourbillion Auto sport with salmon dial, as these sold out, shame as I would love to view that piece. I could not afford one but it would be nice to see it. It won loads of awards.

What I really like about it is that it is a real watch enthusiasts watch, "if you know you know" type watch. The fact they put a tourbillion into the watch and only display it in the case back is a stroke of genius. Only people who know the brand and the watch will know it has a tourbillion under the hood.

@Anesthetist I am getting more interested in small independent brands such as Gronefeld and Laurent Ferrier. While I like the Patek pieces I own they are not finished to the same standard as these independents.

Also the Cubitus release was (for me at least) a bit worrying. If this is the best Patek can do after several years of design process then it sows a seed of doubt regarding where the company will go.

Rumour was that Thierry Stern is looking to retire and his sons are waiting in the wings and the Cubitus is their baby. Read into this what you will.

@Anesthetist Lovely, It is a nice idea that Grönefeld had in making these releases.

I came close to picking up a pre owned Principia and still keep a close eye on them. Great pick up, cant wait to see the pictures.

@Anesthetist exciting, Grönefeld?

@VoodooRay Is this the 40 mm or 36 mm Explorer 1?

Whichever size it suits you very well.

@chadstone30 I concur, I went through the same process when I had to size mine. I did some measurements of existing jackets and pretty much everything pointed me to the Large Regular Wills. I also had a few e-mail conversations with the staff at Ship - John who were both helpful and knowledgeable.

It was a bit critical the sizing for me as I am UK based and did not fancy the shipping costs and general hassle of returning a wrong sized jacket. Fortunately the homework paid off.