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Dies Irae
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Yes, verbatim. Habibi sounds much better than my dear tho.
Scruffy
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/Gay
Mr. McGibblets
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Ya Habibi
Dies Irae
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Mr. McGibblets said:

Ya Habibi


You can say many things, but you cannot say this isn't a banger

Dies Irae
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I also like the name Mohamed Ramadan because it sounds like a fake name a spy trying to infiltrate hezbollah would give or something.

Reminds me of which, last time I was in Qatar I was sitting in the first class lounge and they were looking for a passenger. One of the lounge workers came over and said "excuse me sir, are you Mr.Wafi Islam?"

I might look slightly less Muslim than Lucille Ball
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One of my customers years ago was Nigerian. It freaked me out the first time we were walking somewhere and he grabbed me by the hand. I remember looking over at my boss and she was laughing hysterically. Holding hands for some people is no different than us shaking hands. It's awkward as hell though.
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I'm lost.
Dies Irae
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To get this thread back on track, any fans of Czapek here? They're a bit like Parmigiani in that they're hugely respected but little known. They might have the most beautiful movement I've seen in an exhibition caseback
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Love Czapek. I kick myself all the time for not getting in line for a piece when I first saw them a couple years ago.
LPHA
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Pretty sure I was #18 yesterday. The email said that you anticipated the watch to be available in July. Are we a year out or is that an error?
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LPHA said:

Pretty sure I was #18 yesterday. The email said that you anticipated the watch to be available in July. Are we a year out or is that an error?
That's likely an automated email that I need to update. Thanks for letting me know. I anticipate right now for the watch to be on its way to you around Thanksgiving.
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LPHA
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Thanks
schmendeler
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Is this new? Hadn't seen it before. Nice modern look and i dig the red.

https://instagr.am/p/CwK0HRiNUQd
AgLA06
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About a month ago.

I think it looks great even if it has the Red Bull stigma. They have a non-chrono version in the same design for like $1,500 less.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/tudor-pelagos-fxd-chrono-alinghi-red-bull-racing-edition-watch/
schmendeler
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I don't get the red bull hate.
nealan
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I like that little touch of red with the blue also. What I don't like is that all of the FXD models have fixed lug bars. It's a military homage thing, but that limits you to only NATO straps
Dies Irae
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BRO, just stumbled upon a new brand; Angelus. Sports as heck, expensive as heck but the in-house movements are beautiful and I love the design, also great pedigree being a member of Arnold & Son.

https://angelus-watches.com/
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schmendeler said:

I don't get the red bull hate.
I don't have anything personally against them. The do some interesting things and F1 has been a success for them.

I think it more of their "extreme" branding and the clientele that tends to try and demonstrate it and Red Bulls and Vodka. Eventually it causes at least an eye roll from the average person.
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It obviously limits some straps, but there's definitely options for fixed lugs.

https://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-h175-Open-End-Watch-Bands.html

https://www.etsy.com/market/fixed_lug
nealan
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That's interesting. I didn't know open ended straps were a thing
nealan
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On another note, this shell cordovan strap I put on my GMT is insanely comfortable



BBRex
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The FXD was developed with a unit with the French Navy, so I'd say it was more than an homage.
nealan
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Well, it's not military issue. How about a re-release of a military issued watch ? I didn't mean homage in the "knock off "type of way. More than it was paying homage to a military issue watch.
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I've stumbled on them before in my search for a pulsometer asthmometer. Love the look, but it's basically unavailable same as the Longines which is the one I really want
Dies Irae
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BCO07 said:

I've stumbled on them before in my search for a pulsometer asthmometer. Love the look, but it's basically unavailable same as the Longines which is the one I really want
Exquisite Timepieces has them in stock; they're really great, but I need to see them before I spend 25k on a titanium watch on rubber.
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those are limiting beliefs clouding your judgment my friend.

You work hard. Now go out and buy that magnificent hunk of metal and rubber...sight unseen!
Dies Irae
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Diggity said:

those are limiting beliefs clouding your judgment my friend.

You work hard. Now go out and buy that magnificent hunk of metal and rubber...sight unseen!
aTm_bomb
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It's done all the time with cars… doesn't seem that strange.
AgLA06
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Rolex buys Bucherer. End of ADs?

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-acquires-storied-retailer-bucherer
Dies Irae
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AgLA06 said:

Rolex buys Bucherer. End of ADs?

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-acquires-storied-retailer-bucherer
I think so, they've been wanting to do that for a while.
schmendeler
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Will the former bucherer locations continue to sell other brands? Seems like competitors wouldn't want to do that.
AgLA06
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Dies Irae said:

AgLA06 said:

Rolex buys Bucherer. End of ADs?

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-acquires-storied-retailer-bucherer
I think so, they've been wanting to do that for a while.
So is Bucherer expanded to the Americas or is this just a European outlet?
schmendeler
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There's a couple in NYC
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Not according to their website.

https://www.bucherer.com/locations.html
schmendeler
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That must have been imaginary champagne they served me last month in their showroom near central park.
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