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Jones in LA

·Feb 28, 2016·Not in LA anymore.

Both Mrs. and Mr. Jones are sportin' some new steel and ceramic today.

Mrs. Jones is one of the least kitchy, novelty-entertained people I know, and she doesn't even like James Bond films very much, but she fell in love with the James Bond 50th Anniversary LE several months ago and now she's finally wearing it.

I fell in love with the classic blue-dial Diver 300M some time ago as well, and decided to pull the trigger when I learned that the Calibre 2500 in this watch would likely be replaced by an anti-magnetic movement sometime in the next 12-18mos. I wanted to own a piece of significant Omega history (see below) before this calibre vanished from the Omega catalogue.

image credit "OMEGA A Journey Through Time", p.774

Edited: Feb 28, 2016

 

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Tony C.

·Feb 28, 2016·Ωf Jury member

How, exactly, is one supposed to resist a nice, vintage, "articulated lorry" with lovely patina and a sweet colour (please note the "u") combination?

 

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ulackfocus

·Feb 28, 2016

You know what Girl Scouts are? They're little crack dealers for adults who DON'T have a real drug problem, but instead have a sweet tooth. I bought Girl Scout cookies because those little pushers set up shop right outside Wawa's door. They know resistance is futile so I grabbed Thin Mints (going in the freezer later for tonight's snack) and Peanut Butter Sandwich cookies (formerly Do-Si-Dos).

How can you say no to a cute little girl trying to raise money via sugar laden treats? They damn well know most people can't help themselves and justify junking out by telling themselves it's for a good cause. I usually say my wife's cooking is the reason for my weight gain, but I'll split the blame with those evil little Girl Scouts.

 

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Tony C.

·Feb 28, 2016·Ωf Jury member

U ulackfocus

You know what Girl Scouts are? They're little crack dealers for adults who DON'T have a real drug problem...

Along those lines (a good, though dated story):

http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-girl-scout-sells-cookies-pot-clinic-20140221-story.html

 

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MMMD

·Feb 28, 2016

U ulackfocus

You know what Girl Scouts are? They're little crack dealers for adults who DON'T have a real drug problem, but instead have a sweet tooth...

We should start viewing addiction to sugar as a real drug problem. It's deadly and has to be more expensive to society than street drugs. And yet... I did this yesterday...

 

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ONEWATCH

·Feb 28, 2016

U ulackfocus

I usually say my wife's cooking is the reason for my weight gain

I feel your pain.

 

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ulackfocus

·Feb 28, 2016

Tony C.

http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-girl-scout-sells-cookies-pot-clinic-20140221-story.html

Sheer genius! Doritos and Pringles should take note.

MMMD

We should start viewing addiction to sugar as a real drug problem. It's deadly and has to be more expensive to society than street drugs. And yet... I did this yesterday...

Your post says it all - as a professional, you know exactly how bad the sugardemic is in the US, yet you were powerless to pass up the Thin Mints. If Judgement Day is real, that's when we might find that the Devil is behind the whole Girl Scout Cookie program as a test for temptation. 😲 😜😜😜

 

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frere

·Feb 29, 2016

A flightmaster cal910!

 

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Skrotis

·Feb 29, 2016

Found this on sunday

 

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watchknut

·Feb 29, 2016

Bought on Saturday, arrived this morning...

 

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Faz

·Feb 29, 2016

This fine instrument....

 

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Garv

·Feb 29, 2016

I love the sunburst finish 👍. Nice looking guitar.

 

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Faz

·Feb 29, 2016

Garv

I love the sunburst finish 👍. Nice looking guitar.

Thanks! I have to say...I am thrilled. It sounds and plays like a dream! 😀

 

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CajunTiger

·Feb 29, 2016

My first "poor mans" watch.
Heuer Camaro and its "poor mans" counterpart.

 

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watchknut

·Feb 29, 2016

Um...what is difference other than the movement and the fact that one says Heuer? Amazing the difference some letters make. That Benrus is badass.

 

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marturx

·Feb 29, 2016

A little project

This charming PolArouter! Despite having connection to the north pole, with a very nice tropical dial 😀

Can anyone spare me an original crown for it, and likely a stem too?

 

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styggpyggeno1

·Feb 29, 2016

Multiple like!
What a crisp caseback.

 

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CajunTiger

·Feb 29, 2016

watchknut

Um...what is difference other than the movement and the fact that one says Heuer? Amazing the difference some letters make. That Benrus is badass.

$$$

 

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Adri

·Feb 29, 2016

@Tony C.

Don't start to collect vintage toys😁
It start with one and end with 1000 or more
It's an addiction! My dad can sing a song about that

 

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watchknut

·Feb 29, 2016

Adri

@Tony C.

Don't start to collect vintage toys😁
It start with one and end with 1000 or more
It's an addiction! My dad can sing a song about that

I saw a vendor at an antique show that must have had 200+ vintage Dinky cars in the boxes...it was nuts.