tribefan 6,768 Posted December 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, Intresting said: Too long ago @Buddhabar Loved every minute of it. We have a large italian population here too, so they make bottarga too. Its amazing sliced on crackers too, with a crisp white wine. So many cultures have suckling pig. Chinese, Philippines, etc, The crackling... amazing. I also prefer Tampranillo to Sangiovese Nebbiolo for me. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddhabar 4,558 Posted December 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Intresting said: Too long ago @Buddhabar Loved every minute of it. We have a large italian population here too, so they make bottarga too. Its amazing sliced on crackers too, with a crisp white wine. So many cultures have suckling pig. Chinese, Philippines, etc, The crackling... amazing. I also prefer Tampranillo to Sangiovese You are a gourmet. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,779 Posted December 21, 2020 I need to clean up my workbench... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,773 Posted December 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, fatarms said: I need to clean up my workbench... I didn't know you had that. Nice one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,779 Posted December 21, 2020 21 minutes ago, NCRich said: I didn't know you had that. Nice one. This is the watch I wore for my wedding. 1983 Ghost 16750. It was my wife's grandfather's watch and was faded and tropicalized the dial in the Texas sun for about 25 years. He gave it to my wife when she was getting ready to go to college to sell and use to buy books. She ended up holding on to it and gave it to me as sort of an engagement present. I still have the original box and papers, along with the receipt as well (I think that's still in the box too?). Still has the original matte tritium dial (no white gold outlines on the markers, those were put in during Rolex services. I guess he never had it serviced.) When I got it , the bracelet and crystal were scratched to hell. I sent it to 10:10, he did a full service on the movement and replaced the crystal. He refinished the case and bracelet. As much as I love this thing on the bracelet, it is just so light and rattly. I couldn't take it anymore so I moved it to a Nato strap. And the funny thing is that this engagement watch is the one that got me into mechanical watches, then into reps, so this fucking watch is what got me into two messes Kidding, I love both of the messes, even though they drive me nuts. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,402 Posted December 21, 2020 2 hours ago, fatarms said: This is the watch I wore for my wedding. 1983 Ghost 16750. It was my wife's grandfather's watch and was faded and tropicalized the dial in the Texas sun for about 25 years. He gave it to my wife when she was getting ready to go to college to sell and use to buy books. She ended up holding on to it and gave it to me as sort of an engagement present. I still have the original box and papers, along with the receipt as well (I think that's still in the box too?). Still has the original matte tritium dial (no white gold outlines on the markers, those were put in during Rolex services. I guess he never had it serviced.) When I got it , the bracelet and crystal were scratched to hell. I sent it to 10:10, he did a full service on the movement and replaced the crystal. He refinished the case and bracelet. As much as I love this thing on the bracelet, it is just so light and rattly. I couldn't take it anymore so I moved it to a Nato strap. And the funny thing is that this engagement watch is the one that got me into mechanical watches, then into reps, so this fucking watch is what got me into two messes Kidding, I love both of the messes, even though they drive me nuts. Send me either one.............. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,779 Posted December 21, 2020 26 minutes ago, RussP said: Send me either one.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted December 21, 2020 15 hours ago, fatarms said: This is the watch I wore for my wedding. 1983 Ghost 16750. It was my wife's grandfather's watch and was faded and tropicalized the dial in the Texas sun for about 25 years. He gave it to my wife when she was getting ready to go to college to sell and use to buy books. She ended up holding on to it and gave it to me as sort of an engagement present. I still have the original box and papers, along with the receipt as well (I think that's still in the box too?). Still has the original matte tritium dial (no white gold outlines on the markers, those were put in during Rolex services. I guess he never had it serviced.) When I got it , the bracelet and crystal were scratched to hell. I sent it to 10:10, he did a full service on the movement and replaced the crystal. He refinished the case and bracelet. As much as I love this thing on the bracelet, it is just so light and rattly. I couldn't take it anymore so I moved it to a Nato strap. And the funny thing is that this engagement watch is the one that got me into mechanical watches, then into reps, so this fucking watch is what got me into two messes Kidding, I love both of the messes, even though they drive me nuts. Cool piece and the history 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,402 Posted December 21, 2020 My most expensive acquisition of 2020 and one that will probably be handed down to the next generation purely because of how unique it is: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,712 Posted December 21, 2020 good morning 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,035 Posted December 22, 2020 After what has been a very long and depressing 6-8months where my beautiful collection of watches went to Zero- I am back- bought myself a Christmas Present - Rock on 2021 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,402 Posted December 22, 2020 @brang1 Welcome back !!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,035 Posted December 22, 2020 1 minute ago, RussP said: @brang1 Welcome back !!!!!! thanks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flinnt 2,009 Posted December 22, 2020 27 minutes ago, brang1 said: After what has been a very long and depressing 6-8months where my beautiful collection of watches went to Zero- I am back- bought myself a Christmas Present - Rock on 2021 So good to see a great watch on your wrist again. Have a good Christmas and enjoy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,035 Posted December 22, 2020 49 minutes ago, Flinnt said: So good to see a great watch on your wrist again. Have a good Christmas and enjoy. Thanks mate- feels pretty damn good Have a great Christmas mate- I know it’s been a tough year for you too- a lot worse than mine -onwards and upwards old mate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 180 Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, brang1 said: After what has been a very long and depressing 6-8months where my beautiful collection of watches went to Zero- I am back- bought myself a Christmas Present - Rock on 2021 Great choice mate! I have never taken mine off the SS, this does look good! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,712 Posted December 22, 2020 2 hours ago, brang1 said: After what has been a very long and depressing 6-8months where my beautiful collection of watches went to Zero- I am back- bought myself a Christmas Present - Rock on 2021 Merry Christmas mate! Its about time things are looking up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
